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Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Republic Day
Security has been beefed up in the national capital ahead of the Republic Day in the wake of intelligence inputs that some terrorists may sneak into the city to strike during the celebrations. ANI
Central Board of Trustees recommends 8.5 % interest rate for current fiscal EPF
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended an interest rate of 8.5 per cent for the current fiscal EPF. After considering the facts the board noted that an interest rate of 8.5 per cent could be declared as a sustainable rate. ANI
Rethinking Religion in India, a platform for exchange of knowledge
The international conference-Rethinking Religion in India-held in the capital has turned out to be a major confluence of individuals who wish to observe and understand India from Indian and non-native viewpoint. ANI
Dhumhal, the traditional dance, star attraction at Srinagar R-Day rehearsal
Dumhal, the traditional folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir, was a star attraction at the dress rehearsal of the Republic day at Bakshi stadium here today. ANI
Over 6.6 lakh birds culled, 468 rapid response teams engaged in operation in West Bengal
With culling of over two-and-a-half lakh birds in West Bengal on Wednesday, the total number of birds culled in the state has neared 6.6-lakh mark. ANI
Rethinking Religion in India conference concludes
The first international conference on Rethinking Religion in India emerged as a good platform offering various interesting insights about traditions, caste-system and religious perplexities of India for research scholars. ANI
Northern region continues to reel under cold wave
North India continues to shiver under intense cold wave conditions on Thursday. ANI
Two-and-a-half-year-old cub rescued from a Gujarat well
A two-and-a-half-year-old cub was rescued from a Madhavpura villages well of Rajkot district of Gujarat. ANI
Konkan Railway completes successful ten years
Konkan Railway will complete ten glorious years of train operations on January 26. ANI
General Deepak Kapoor takes over as Honorary Colonel of the Guards
General Deepak Kapoor, Chief of the Army Staff, has taken over the Honorary Colonel of the Brigade of the Guards, from Lieutenant General OP Nandrajog. ANI
India, Saudi Arabia sign new air services agreement
While agreeing on designation of multiple airlines, India and Saudi Arabia have decided to enhance the existing traffic entitlement of 8,500 seats per week to 20,000 seats per week with immediate effect. ANI
38 ULFA militants surrender in Assam
38 ULFA militants, including a female have surrendered at Tamulpur in Assams Bagcha District. ANI
CCEA approves scheme for establishing data centers
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the State Data Centre Scheme (SDCS) for establishing data centers across all States and Union Territories (UT). ANI
Shweta-Rahul Mahajan divorce case hearing postponed till August
A Gurgaon Sessions Court today postponed the hearing of Shweta and Rahul Mahajans divorce case till August 1. ANI
India, France to sign rail pact
The Union Cabinet today approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France in rail sector. ANI
Bihar put on alert ahead of Friday shutdown
All districts in Bihar were put on alert ahead of a State-wide shutdown called by the opposition on Friday in protest against the death of three demonstrators in police firing at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur District. ANI
Centre to join hands with States to curb bird flu: Dasmunsi
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi on Thursday said that the Centre was in touch with the State Governments on the prevailing situation of bird flu and it would work in tandem with states to contain its spread. ANI
India, Mexico to sign pact on double taxation avoidance, fiscal evasion prevention
The Union Cabinet today gave its ex-post-facto approval for signing of the agreement between India and Mexico for double taxation avoidance and fiscal evasion prevention with respect to taxes on income. ANI
President to address the nation on Republic Day eve
President Pratibha Patil will address the nation on the eve of the 59th Republic Day. ANI
Cabinet approves ratification of acts of Universal Postal Union
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for ratification of the seventh additional protocol to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) adopted by the unions 13th Congress held at Bucharest in 2004. ANI
CCEA approves implementation of plan scheme for consumer awareness
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for the implementation of the ongoing plan scheme for consumer awareness for the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007-2012). ANI
All India Institute of Ayurveda to be set up in Delhi
The Union Cabinet today approved establishment of the All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi as an autonomous organization under the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). ANI
PM chairs high-level meeting on Kashmir
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh chaired a high-level meeting here last evening to discuss threadbare the matters related to the militancy-affected widows and orphans in Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmiri Pandits, West Pakistani refugees of 1947, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) refugees of 1947 and cross Line of Control (LoC) travel. ANI
Communists demand re-introduction of capital gains tax
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary, Prakash Karat, has demanded the re-introduction of capital gains tax on equities ahead of budget to be unveiled next month. ANI
Chandigarh promotes art as a career option
An art exhibition in Chandigarh is providing young upcoming artists with a platform for launch into a lucrative world of art. ANI
Situation under control: Rehman
While media reports indicate that bird flu has been located in Kolkata, the State Animal Resources Development Minister Anisur Rehman has claimed that the situation is under control in West Bengal and there are no reports of further spread of bird flu in the State. ANI
Transgenders conduct AIDS campaign in Coimbatore
A group of transgenders in Kinathukadavu village near Coimbatore have recently conducted a campaign through cultural programme to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS. ANI
General J J Singh appointed as new Governor of Arunachal Pradesh
President Pratibha Patil has appointed former Chief of Army Staff, General (Retired) Joginder Jaswant Singh, as the new Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. ANI
Red alert in J-K ahead of Republic Day
A red alert has been sounded across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Republic Day, over fears of possible terrorist attacks. ANI
Chinas GDP expands 11.4 percent, fastest in 13 years
Chinas economy expanded at its fastest pace in 13 years in 2007 even after a slowdown in the fourth quarter, amid rising inflation, official figures showed on Thursday. Xie Fuzhan, the head of the National Bureau of Statistics, told reporters in Beijing today that the countrys Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 11.4 percent last year from 2006, to 24.66 trillion yuan (3.42 trillion dollars). ANI
French President Nicolas Sarkozy to arrive in India tomorrow
French President Nicolas Sarkozy will arrive in India tomorrow on a two-day official visit. ANI
Last phase of Assam panchayat polls begins
Polling for the fourth and final phase of the panchayat elections in Assam has begun this morning, amidst tight security. ANI
President Patil to inaugurate national folk dance festival Loktarang
President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate the six-day national folk dance festival Loktarang here this evening. ANI
Kotak Securities Launches "GEMS Portfolio"
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Amul Introduces Reduced Salt Butter
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Microsoft to Place its Office Binary File Formats on the Web
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Cleartrip.com Now Accepts Debit Cards and International Cards
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United Spirits Limited Launches Whyte & Mackay Brands in India
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Emerging Media Wins the IPL Jaipur Team Franchise
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