80 districts adversely affected by floods: Govt
New Delhi, Jul 28: A total of 80 districts across India have been "adversely affected" by recent floods, the Government said today.
These districts include 14 in Andhra Pradesh, 10 each in Arunachal
US says aid to Pakistan no threat to India
Washington, July 28: Even as it downplays revelations about the "historic relationship" between Pakistan's spy agency ISI and extremist groups, the United States assured New Delhi that its military ai
British business secretary for a liberal immigration policy
London, July 28: Even as British Prime Minister David Cameron begins his first official visit to India, his Business Secretary Vince Cable created a stir by saying he preferred a more liberal immigrat
Cameron begins India visit
Bangalore, July 28: British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday began his two-day maiden visit to India with a breakfast meeting with Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj.
Drizzle and chilly winds gre
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Thursday
New Delhi, July 28: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day Wednesday amidst demands from the entire opposition for a discussion on the price rise under an adjournment motion that entails voting.
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Rising prices not government failure: Pranab
New Delhi, July 28: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday welcomed a debate on the rising prices which, he said, was not a government failure and could be discussed but not voted on.
Unless the
Govt for Muslim reservation through OBC route
New Delhi, July 28: Government is actively considering reservation for Muslims through the Other Backward Castes (OBC) route, Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said.
"We are actively look
Over 1,050 cases pending in CBI: Govt
New Delhi, July 28: More than 1,050 corruption, fraud and crime cases are pending with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), government was informed today.
In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Minis
Case diaries of CBI not accessible under RTI: CIC
New Delhi, Jul 28: The case diaries of CBI cannot be accessed under the Right to Information Act as disclosure of the information may adversely affect the prosecution process, the Central Information
Britain for closer security ties with India
Bangalore, Jul 28: British Prime Minister David Cameron today pitched for closer security relationship between India and Britain, saying the two countries must meet the challenge of ensuring global se