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Everything you need to know about Sector 19: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sector 19: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

New born twins found dead in Gurgaon

June 8, 2013 at 9:22 PM

Gurgaon, June 8 (IANS) Two new-born male infants were found dead in a pile of garbage here Saturday near IFFCO chowk of Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, said police.

India services sector grew at fastest pace in May

June 6, 2013 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): India's services sector in May grew at its fastest pace in three months, raising hopes of a recovery in a weak economy.

RBI extends validity period of in-principle approval for new bank licence

June 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India Monday extended the validity period of the in-principle approval it will give a promoter for setting up a bank from one year to 18 months.

Text of PM's statement on China

May 20, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement to the media Monday on Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to India:

RBS to cut 1,400 jobs over next two years

May 17, 2013 at 8:14 AM

London, May 17 (IANS) The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has that it will cut 1,400 jobs over the next two years as part of plans to restructure its retail head office operations in Britain, a media report said.

Cabinet clears IKEA's Rs 10500 crore investment proposal

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval to the Swedish retailer IKEA for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in single-brand retail.

President Mukherjee presents Scope Meritorious Awards

April 26, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) Meritorious Awards on Friday at the fourth Public Sector Day function held at Vigyan Bhavan here.

Assam Rifles' Commandos gear up for anti-insurgency operations

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Guwahati, Apr. 23 (ANI): The Assam Rifles has been training its commandos in Tripura for counter insurgency operations in the northeast.

Recruitment for Assistants in National insurance Company, Download application form

April 16, 2013 at 12:14 PM

National Insurance Company Limited a fastest growing Public Sector Non-life Insurance Company has published job opportunity for the Assistants in various states.

PM promises more reforms, steps to spur growth, investment (Roundup)

April 3, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said his government would act decisively to boost India's economic growth and roll out more reforms such as liberalising the foreign direct investment (FDI) regime in the coming months.

Mukherjee to present national awards to MSME and banks today

April 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will present the national awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and banks at a function at the Vigyan Bhavan here today.

Kenya's tourism earnings decline marginally

March 28, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Nairobi, March 28 (IANS) Kenya's tourism earnings dropped marginally to $1.12 billion in 2012 from the previous year when it recorded $1.14 billion, an official said.

Youth killed in Delhi fire

March 23, 2013 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) A 22-year-old youth was killed and three others seriously injured early Saturday after a fire broke out inside a guesthouse here, an official said.

Gurgaon kidney scam: Two doctors get 7 years' jail

March 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM

Panchkula (Haryana), March 22 (IANS) A CBI court here Friday sentenced two Gurgaon-based doctors to seven years' rigorous imprisonment each for their role in the Gurgaon kidney sale scam that made national headlines in February 2008.

Ghana expects over $580 mn in oil revenues

March 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Accra, March 12 (IANS) Ghana expects $581 million in petroleum revenues this year, an official said here.

India will consider other options if Pak continues ceasefire violation: IAF chief

January 12, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, on Saturday strongly made it clear that India will be forced to consider other options, if ceasefire violations continue from the Pakistan side.

Maid steals jewellery worth Rs.20 lakh in Gurgaon

January 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 9 (IANS) A domestic help of a retired colonel decamped with jewellery worth Rs.20 lakh on her first day of work, police said Wednesday.

IBPS CWE clerk exam cancelled; Re-exam likely on 29th and 30th Dec.

December 24, 2012 at 1:39 PM

IBPS CWE clerk evening session online exam held on 15th December 2012 has been cancelled. IBPS has decided to cancel the clerical exam for recruitment in Public Sector Banks due to some unforeseen circumstances.

Ashis Roy, 80, completes 114th marathon

December 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 2 (IANS) Ashis Roy, the marathon man of India, ran his 114th endurance race here Sunday.

Man dies as car catches fire

November 24, 2012 at 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A 55?year?old man was killed when his car caught fire in the capital, police said Saturday.

Delhi fire brigade attend 250 calls on Diwali

November 14, 2012 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) It was a busy Diwali night for Delhi's fire fighters who received and attended 250 calls from across the capital till early Wednesday morning. There was no major incident, an official said.

Canadian Sports Minister calls on Jitendra Singh

November 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Canadian Sports Minister Bal Gosal called on his Indian counterpart Jitendra Singh here today and exchanged ideas on identifying areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Police probe threat call to Khemka

November 1, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Panchkula (Haryana), Nov 1 (IANS) Haryana Police Thursday began preliminary investigations following a complaint that senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka has received a threat call on his official landline phone.

PM focuses on new space, cyber threats

October 19, 2012 at 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Describing India's security challenges as "diverse and serious", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday underlined the need for bolstering the country's capabilities to tackle new threats in areas of cyber and space and called for an integrated response and weaponry to deal with them.

Increase capabilities in new areas of threat like cyber and space: PM

October 19, 2012 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said there is a need to increase the country's capabilities in emerging areas like cyber and space, which can be the sources of new threats.

India to beef up cyber security, curriculum in engineering courses: Shivshankar Menon

October 16, 2012 at 1:29 PM

Shivshankar Menon, the National Security Advisor after releasing the JWG report "Engagement with Private Sector on Cyber Security", said that country needs to strengthen defense against all kinds of cyber attacks.

One killed by friend over Rs.100

October 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A 45-year-old man was stabbed to death by his friend after a heated argument over Rs.100 here, police said Friday. The incident was reported Thursday around 10.30 p.m. in west Delhi's Rohini area.

Antony reviews Territorial Army Parade, lauds citizen soldiers

October 9, 2012 at 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Asserting that the nation appreciates the high standard of professionalism shown by citizen soldiers, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Tuesday said the Territorial Army has a great responsibility in augmenting the regular Army, be it during times of war, or in war-like situation, or in the wake of natural calamities.

CII says Cabinet push for reforms in insurance, pensions sectors significant for India, global comm

October 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct.5 (ANI): Confederation of Indian Industry Director-General Chandrajit Banerjee has described the Union Cabinet's approvals for the Insurance Bill, Pensions Bill, and the revision of the Companies Bill and the Competition Bill as being of great significance, as it marks the continuation of the reforms thrust that began on 13th September.

President Mukherjee to inaugurate India Chem 2012

October 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM

Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) On his first visit to Mumbai as the president, Pranab Mukherjee will Thursday inaugurate India Chem 2012, an international conference to promote the Indian chemical industry.

Retired woman income tax officer killed

September 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A 70-year-old retired Income Tax officer was found killed inside her residence here Wednesday, said police adding that robbery seems to be the reason behind the incident.

Woman in rickshaw shot dead in Delhi

September 11, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A 31-year-old woman was shot dead Tuesday by two men on a motorcycle while she was going to drop her four-year-old son to school in a rickshaw, police said.

Cabinet releases Rs.10,091 crore for crop loan subsidies

September 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) To ease the burden on farmers specially in drought-hit areas, the cabinet Thursday decided to release Rs.10,901 crore to banks as interest subvention for crop loans up to Rs.300,000 to farmers in FY 2012-13.

CAG unravels Rs.14,000 crore cost overruns in hydro projects

August 31, 2012 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31(IANS) Delays in implementing 16 hydro power projects by four state-run generators, including NHPC, resulted in cost overruns of more than Rs.14,700 crore, India's official auditor said Friday.

Raghuram Rajan takes over as Chief Economic Advisor

August 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Raghuram G Rajan, former IMF chief economist, took charge as chief economic adviser (CEA) in the finance ministry Wednesday.

ADB offers $150 mn loan to improve railway system

July 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has offered $150 million loan for expansion of railway tracks and improving overall service.

Delhi's starved sisters remained locked up for 6 years

June 16, 2012 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) An eerie silence shrouded the Gupta household in north Delhi's Rohini where two sisters had locked themselves for the last over six years. Traumatised and frightened to face the world since their father's death, the sisters were "starving and smelling" when a medical emergency team rescued them from their home Saturday.

Pranab Mukherjee to review annual performance of banks

June 11, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will review the annual performance of banks and financial institutions relating to agriculture credit, micro, small and medium enterprises credit, housing loans, education loans, gross and net non performing assets along with slew of measures initiated by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance in the areas of improving productivity and efficiency in the Public Sector Banks here on Tuesday.

PM approves setting up of Investment Tracking System

June 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): In order to address the issue of major investment projects being delayed for a variety of reasons, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has approved the setting up of an Investment Tracking System to ensure speedy implementation.

Youth jumps to death from Gurgaon office building

May 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM

Gurgaon, May 30 (IANS) A 25-year-old man committed suicide by jumping from the seventh floor of his office building here Wednesday, police said.

UPA II highlights its achievements on completing three years

May 22, 2012 at 8:57 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre, which completed its eighth year in power today, claimed that India is now second fastest growing large economy in the world with a GDP growth of 6.9 percent.

Construction firm employee found killed in Lucknow

May 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) A construction company employee was found dead in the posh Gomtinagar area early Monday with his face battered beyond recognition, police said.

Murder accused flees court

May 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Gandhinagar, May 8 (IANS) A man accused of murdering a doctor and her mother Tuesday escaped from police custody from a court here, police said.

Woman jumps from Gurgaon high rise, dies

May 7, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Gurgaon, May 7 (IANS) A 28-year-old woman jumped to her death Monday from the sixth floor of an apartment building, police said.

Why no social security for unorganised workers, NAC asks government

April 30, 2012 at 2:02 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The National Advisory Council (NAC) has pulled up the central government for failing to formulate a social security package for India's 430-million informal sector workers even though the Unorganised Workers' Social Security Act (UWSSA) was passed three years ago.

Rebels claim killing 79 soldiers in Sudan's Blue Nile

April 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Khartoum (Sudan), April 20 (Xinhua-ANI): Rebels in Sudan's troubled Blue Nile state said on Friday that they had killed 79 Sudanese soldiers in the latest battles on the border with South Sudan, where armed clashes have been taking place since last September.

Public and private sectors must work together for sustainable nation: President Patil

April 13, 2012 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today called for public sector and the private sector to work together for a truly sustainable and inclusive nation.

PMO reviews PPP Projects in Port Sector

April 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): As directed by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, a review meeting of the Port Sector taken in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) examined the progress made in the implementation of PPP projects in major ports and the progress of dredging activities.

Shiv Sena candidate in MCD polls attacked

April 12, 2012 at 2:43 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) A 25-year-old Shiv Sena candidate in Sunday's Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls was stabbed by two unidentified people Thursday, police said adding that he is out of danger.

India needs a socially conscious banking system: Pranab

April 7, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Nationalisation of banks was a path breaking step in deploying financial services for transformation of the economy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday and added that India needs to develop an integrated banking delivery model to promote financial inclusion and economic growth.

Avalanche traps about 135 Pakistani soldiers near Siachen Glacier

April 7, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Skardu (Pakistan), Apr.7 (ANI): An avalanche has reportedly buried about 135 Pakistani Army soldiers, including a colonel in the Gayari Sector near the Siachen Glacier.

China's financial supervision sound: IMF

April 6, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) China's financial supervision has made significant progress but more efforts are needed to meet challenges ahead, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

BHEL's eastern wing eyeing to double turnover

April 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)'s eastern wing is eyeing to double its turnover in the next five years to Rs.54 billion, a top official of the power plant equipment major has said.

RBI mulling doubling coins: Pranab

March 31, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to double the existing number of coins to 12 billion pieces to keep pace with their increasing demand.

Public sector banks show 19 per cent growth in priority sector lending: Economic Survey

March 15, 2012 at 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Economic Survey 2011-12 has underlined the fact that flow of agricultural credit has been impressive. The Indian banking system disbursed credit of Rs 4,46,779 crore to the agricultural sector as against a target of Rs 3,75,000 crore in 2010-11, thereby exceeding the target by around 19 per cent. The extension of credit has taken the total number of new farmers brought under the banking system to 127.26 lakhs.

Public sector banks show 19 per cent growth in priority sector lending: Economic Survey

March 15, 2012 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Economic Survey 2011-12 has underlined the fact that flow of agricultural credit has been impressive. The Indian banking system disbursed credit of Rs 4,46,779 crore to the agricultural sector as against a target of Rs 3,75,000 crore in 2010-11, thereby exceeding the target by around 19 per cent. The extension of credit has taken the total number of new farmers brought under the banking system to 127.26 lakhs.

Gurgaon Police casts aspersion on woman's character to hide its failure: Y4D

January 6, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Gurgaon, Jan 6 (ANI): The Gurgaon police remained a mute spectator to the molestation of a woman on the New Year's eve between Sahara and Metropolitan malls in Gurgaon, according to the report of the fact finding team set up by Youth 4 Democracy (Y4D), an organization committed to fighting for peoples' rights.

Internet war continues between Haqqani, Ijaz over Pak memo row

November 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

Islamabad, Nov 21 (ANI): Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani and his accuser, Mansoor Ijaz, have been continuing with their internet war on the memo scandal.

India, Poland to enhance bilateral cooperation in films sector

November 2, 2011 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (ANI): India and Poland on Wednesday agreed to enhance the bilateral cooperation in the films Sector.

Cabinet approves new overseas raw material acquisition policy

October 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the policy for acquisition of raw material assets abroad by profit making Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

Distinguished workers to be awarded with Prime Minister's Shram Awards on Thursday

October 11, 2011 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will present the Prime Minister's Shram Awards for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Thursday.

BSF seizes 27 kg of heroin, Rs.1.98 lakh in foreign currency

October 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM

Jalandhar (Punjab), Oct.6 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel ha reported the successful seizure of 27 kilograms of heroin and foreign currency worth Rs.1, 98, 500.

Khurshid meets UK Minister to strengthen co-operation in the field of law

September 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid today met United Kingdom's Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Kenneth Harry Clarke to further strengthen co-operation between both countries in the field of law.

Move away from coal to gas to achieve low carbon growth, says UK Minister

August 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Britain's Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Lord David Howell, on Wednesday emphasized the need for moving away from coal to natural gas to achieve reduction in greenhouse emissions.

Revised animal husbandry assistance package for Andaman-Nicobar islands approved

July 28, 2011 at 5:29 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved further modification of the 'Revised Relief Package of Assistance for the Animal Husbandry Sector for Tsunami affected areas' of Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Mukherjee to meet CEOs of PSBs and FIs to review their annual performance

July 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet with the Chief Executive Officers of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions here tomorrow to review their annual performance.

'India aims to achieve 9-9.5 percent GDP growth during 12th Five Year Plan period'

June 17, 2011 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, June 17(ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has stressed on the need to sustain and pursue the efforts currently underway to reform the international and national policy regimes for better managing the forces of globalization.

ADB to give 150 million dollars as credit to scale up India's solar power sector

April 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Manila, Apr. 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide up to 150 million dollars in credit guarantees to help India scale up its use of solar power as a major renewable energy source.

Zardari, Gilani strongly condemn Shahbaz Bhatti's assassination

March 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the assassination of the Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti.

Higher incentives for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

February 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today announced various incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises while presenting this year's union budget.

Vilasrao Deshmukh underlines need for good corporate governance

December 15, 2010 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Vilasrao Deshmukh on Wednesday stressed the need for continued adherence to good corporate governance practices and increased sensitivity to social obligations.

India has potential to increase its textile share in world trade: Dayanadhi Maran

November 2, 2010 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (ANI): Union Textiles Minister Dayanadhi Maran on Tuesday said India has the potential to increase its textile share in the world trade from the current level of 4.5 percent to eight percent to reach 80 billion dollars by 2020.

Mukherjee asks global investors to participate in India's growth

October 7, 2010 at 4:37 PM

New York, Oct 7 (ANI): India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has called global investors to participate in the India's growth, saying the country is poised to expand its growth by nine per cent.

Govt. committed to give 'Public Sector Enterprises' flexibility: Mukherjee

September 14, 2010 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that the Central Government is committed to give 'Public Sector Enterprises' the necessary flexibility and autonomy to operate effectively in a competitive environment.

CISF dues worth Rs. 322.65 crore pending for recovery against PSUs: Govt.

April 27, 2010 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (ANI): An amount of rupees 322.65 crore has been outstanding against user Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/Other organisations towards cost of deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), as on March 31, 2010, the Government stated on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha.

Labourers rescued from debris in Delhi

April 26, 2010 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Rescue workers extracted labourers who got buried under the debris of a newly-constructed four-storey building in New Delhi on Sunday.

'Goods and Services Tax' and 'Direct Taxes Code' to come into effect from April 1

February 26, 2010 at 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday tabled the General Budget for 2010-2011 in Parliament eyeing upon bringing back the deficits of the country to manageable level and said he was certain of introducing major reforms on direct and indirect taxes front in the form of Goods and Services Tax (GST) along with Direct Taxes Code (DTC) that would come into effect from April 1, 2011.

India, Finland sign MoU on information exchange

January 19, 2010 at 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19(ANI): India and Finland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here on Tuesday to promote cooperation and exchange of information relating to the Information Security Sector between the two countries.

Chavan calls for focus on six priority areas to ensure better quality of life

January 19, 2010 at 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan.19 (ANI): Addressing participants at the Tenth Editors' Conference on Social Sector Issues-2010 here today, Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Prithviraj Chavan, said his ministries have been focussing on six priority sectors to ensure a better quality of life for Indian citizens.

Assam police arrest a suspected ULFA cadre

December 27, 2009 at 4:55 PM

Guwahati, Dec.27 (ANI): Sleuths of Assam Police have nabbed a youth, suspected to be a cadre of outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) group and seized explosives from his possession.

CCEA approves reservation package for ITI

December 24, 2009 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI) : The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the proposal of Department of Telecommunications regarding continuation of reservation quota for Indian telecom Industry (ITI) Limited.

Ministry of Corporate Affairs to observe 'India Corporate Week' from today

December 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Corporate Affairs will observe an 'India Corporate Week' from today.

Information Ministers of States to meet in Delhi today

December 5, 2009 at 10:11 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): The Biennial Conference of State and Union Territories Ministers of Information and Broadcasting (SIMCON) is scheduled to be held here today.

Information Ministers of States to meet in Delhi tomorrow

December 4, 2009 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The Biennial Conference of State and Union Territories Ministers of Information and Broadcasting (SIMCON) is scheduled to be held here tomorrow.

Consultations on for regulation of news content on television: Ambika Soni

November 30, 2009 at 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30(ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Monday said that that her ministry has initiated wide ranging consultations with stakeholders for arriving at a consensus on the issue of regulating the content of television news channels.

Antony calls for more thrust on research and development

November 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6(ANI): Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Friday underlined the need for greater investment and innovation in the field of research and development (R and D) in Defence.

PM to inaugurate Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries today

October 6, 2009 at 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the first Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries here today.

PM to inaugurate Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries

October 5, 2009 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the first Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries here tomorrow.

Entertainment industry best paymaster, highest ad spender: Assocham

May 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) India's $2.5 billion entertainment industry is little affected by the slowdown and has emerged as the highest spender on advertisement and the best paymaster, says a study conducted by a leading lobby.

'Despite economic boom, India's job growth has shrunk'

May 8, 2009 at 1:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Raising questions over the government's slogan of inclusive growth, an official report Friday said the rate at which new jobs were added to India's labour force had declined between 1993 and 2005 despite an economic boom.

India, China may see largest gains in IMF quotas

April 21, 2009 at 9:28 AM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) India, China, South Korea, Brazil and Mexico will see some of the largest gains in their quota shares in the International Monetary Fund to bring them closer to their evolving position in the world economy.

Mahindra Bolero - India's no. 1 SUV for third year in a row

April 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), the leader in the utility vehicle segment in India, has announced that the Bolero has emerged as India's No.1 SUV for the third time in a row, selling a record 55,924 units in 2008-09.

Oz trade unions want Rudd Govt. to stop banking jobs going to India

March 14, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian trade unions want Prime Minster Kevin Rudd to stop banking jobs going offshore, after his government rejected calls to have the deposit guarantee withdrawn from banks that move jobs out of Australia.

Nithari Case: Pandher, Koli get death sentence

February 13, 2009 at 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13, (ANI): The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Friday awarded the death sentence to Moninder Singh Pandher and Surinder Koli for their respective roles in the Nithari mass murder case.

Nithari Killings: Pandher, Koli found guilty by CBI court

February 12, 2009 at 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12, (ANI): A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court, which was hearing the Nithari killing case, on Thursday convicted the main accused Mohinder Singh Pandher and his domestic help Surinder Koli. Judge Rema Jain said she will pronounce the quantum of sentence on Friday.

ONGC inks pact with Australia's Arrow Energy

January 14, 2009 at 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan.14, (ANI): The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia's Arrow Energy for corporation in Coalbed Methane Sector.

Mahindra launches luxury sedan XYLO

January 13, 2009 at 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) India's leading utility vehicle manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) Tuesday launched its luxury sedan XYLO from its Nashik plant.

'Oil sector crisis to improve by Monday'

January 9, 2009 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The oil sector crisis is expected to improve over the weekend as some striking officers have started returning to work, a senior industry official said here Friday.

Territorial Army deployed to deal with oil strike

January 9, 2009 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) With the strike by employees of public sector oil companies crippling oil supply across the country, the Territorial Army Friday deployed three battalions at the Hazira terminal in Gujarat, Palam airport in Delhi and the Nawashava port in Mumbai.

Settle oil strike, withdraw punitive action, CPI-M tells government

January 9, 2009 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has said the government must urgently address the strike by oil public sector unit (PSU) officials, which ran into its third day Friday, and withdraw punitive action against protestors.