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India, China join hands on more representation in WTO
The political differences between India and China notwithstanding, the two countries are working in unison at the World Trade Organisation.
Plastic wholesale market under scanner
Stepping up its drive against use of hazardous plastic bags in the capital, Delhi government has asked the enforcing agencies to crack down on the owners of the shops selling the items within the market areas, including those in the walled city.
Certain people actually lobbying in mills' favour: Pawar
Under attack from the opposition for its "industry friendly" sugarcane pricing policy, Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today said it was complete scrapping of the sugarcane ordinance that would, in fact, help mill owners.
Bofors case: CBI refuses to reveal info on 'Q' under RTI
The CBI, which has decided to close the case against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, has refused to reveal information about him relating to Bofors payoff case under the RTI Act on the ground that it will "impede" the prosecution of the accused.
National Investigation Agency files chargesheet in its first case
Moving swiftly in its first case, the National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against 14 people, including politicians and bureaucrats, in connection with the alleged siphoning off developmental funds allotted to North Cachar Hills in Assam in nexus with militants.
Over 25,000 working at Metro sites trained to avoid mishaps
After 14 people lost their lives in mishaps involving the Delhi Metro in the past six months, DMRC has trained over 25,000 people engaged in its construction activities on how to avoid accidents during work.
Bail denial for 180 days even if arrest comes before group ban
One can be denied bail for upto 180 days though the organisation the accused worked for at the time of the arrest might not have been a banned group, the Supreme Court has held.
Now NSUI to pick up office bearers through election
As part of its efforts to ensure that deserving leaders get prominence, the NSUI will now elect its office bearers, dumping practice of selection under which the organisational heads were handpicked by the leadership.
Detectives may be used to check IPR violations during CW Games
Private snooping agents may be used to carry out special checks on violation of Intellectual Property Rights on official trademarks and brand merchandise of the Commonwealth Games next year to avoid monetary loss to the tune of crores of rupees.
32 yrs in power, CPI-M still not a role model for Left: FB
A CPI(M)-led Left Front government may be in the saddle for 32 years in West Bengal, but one of its constituents Forward Bloc feels that the dispensation has "failed" to act as a role model of Leftism and attract others to their stream of ideology.
Soumya murder case: accused seeks discharge
One of the accused in the sensational murder case of TV scribe Soumya Vishwanathan has approached a Delhi court seeking discharge on the ground that police have failed to link him with the offence.
No record on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's death available?
Does any document exist pertaining to the death of Jan Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee in a Jammu and Kashmir prison 55 years ago?
Journos demand ban on Saamna
A protest led by the Press Club of India on Saturday against the Shiv Sena attack on offices of IBN Lokmat asked the Election Commission to de-recognise the party and demanded a ban on it's mouthpiece Saamna.
‘Judiciary, EC slow to act against poll misconduct’
The government on Saturday slammed the Election Commission and the judiciary for “going slow” on cases of electoral misconduct registered against candidates and political parties during elections, reports Nagendar Sharma.
Saudi envoy walks out
An international jurists’ conference on terror in the capital on Saturday witnessed high drama when Saudi Arabia’s ambassador Faisal-al-Trad walked out protesting comments by noted jurist Ram Jethmalani blaming Muslim nations for the spread of terrorism, reports Harish Nair.
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Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee (L) talks with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of ICICI Bank Chandra Kochhar during the World Economic Forum's 25th India Economic Summit-2009 in New Delhi.
Sports Minister M S Gill, center, inspects the work at Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium, the main venue for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.
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