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UPA Proposes Second Wave of FDI Reforms to Fight Political Paralysis

The Indian government is set to push for a second round of big-ticket reforms on foreign direct investments (FDI) in the insurance and pension sectors, signalling the UPA's hope for a complete turnaround of the economy amid much opposition from political parties across the country.

Oct 4, 2012

Stock Market Crosses 19,000 Points on Reform Hopes

The sentiments among investors seem to have improved drastically following several steps taken by the government to revive the sinking economy, as the stock market touched a 15-month high on Thursday. The Sensex gained one percent to above 19,000 points for the first time since July 8, 2011, on hopes for additional fiscal and economic reforms.

Oct 4, 2012

Comet ISON Set for Celestial Show in 2013; May Outshine Moon

The newly discovered comet 2012 S1 (ISON), set to appear toward the end of 2013, may prove to be even brighter than a full moon.

Oct 3, 2012

NCP Divided over Ajit Pawar's Resignation; Sharad Confirms Support

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar refused to change his stance on the resignation of his post, even as National Congress Party (NCP) leaders persuaded him not to withdraw from the state unit.

Sep 27, 2012

TN Granite Scam: DMK Minister Alagiri’s Son Faces Jail, Durai Dayanidhi Still at Large

Durai Dayanidhi, son of Union Minister MK Alagiri, is facing arrest after the Madras High Court on Tuesday rejected his bail petition in a multi-billion illegal granite mining scam case.

Sep 25, 2012

Saif Ali Khan' Sisters Soha, Saba to Wear Mom’s Heirloom Clothes for Wedding

With wedding preparations in full swing and the traditional wear for the bride and groom now decided, Saif Ali Khan's sisters Soha and Saba will opt for heirloom wear belonging to their mother Sharmila Tagore.

Sep 18, 2012

Govt Unlikely to Budge on FDI, Diesel Price: Mamata Set to Pull Out TMC Ministers?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken centre stage on Tuesday with everyone guessing whether she would pull the plug on the Congress-led UPA government over big ticket reforms.

Sep 18, 2012

FDI, Diesel Price Hike: Is UPA Coalition Heading for Breakdown?

With Congress showing no sign of softening its stance on the big-ticket economic reforms, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is all set to pull out Trinoomial Congress ministers from the UPA cabinet as her deadline ends on Tuesday. However, she would continue to back the Central government from the outside, said reports.

Sep 17, 2012

Delhi, Mumbai Among Top 5 World's Cheapest Cities

India's most populous cities Delhi and Mumbai are among the least expensive cities in the world, according to a new survey.

Sep 16, 2012

Karnataka Bus Strike: Public Transport Back To Normalcy; Govt Gives In To Demands

Karnataka public transport services across the state were restored to normalcy on Saturday after the government decided to look into the demands of the striking transportation corporations.

Sep 15, 2012

PM Raises Concern over Misuse of New Media by Miscreants

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday raised his increasing concerns over the communal violence and the misuse of social media.

Sep 8, 2012

Coalgate Bomb at BJP’s Doorstep: Gadkari’s Close Aide a Beneficiary of Coal Scam?

The spotlight of the coal allocation scam has turned to BJP too, as the party President Nitin Gadkari's close aide Ajay Sancheti has been accused of being one of the beneficiaries of the multi-billion scam.

Sep 8, 2012

Sibal Hits Back at Modi: Promises Version-2 Aakash tablet to Gujarat CM

Seeking to reverse Narendra Modi's dig at Congress' false promises of giving out free laptops to poor students in the state, Union Minister Kapil Sibal said he will publically present the Aakash tablet Version-2 to Modi on Sept 22.

Sep 7, 2012

Cyber Space Increasingly Used for Terror Activities, says Home Minister Shinde

Cyber space has evolved as another menace to India by becoming handy in spreading rumors and false messages of terror attacks, a home ministry official said on Thursday.

Sep 6, 2012

Parliament Turns into Wrestling Ring: MPs Scuffle over Quota Bill

All hell broke lose in the Upper House of the Parliament on Wednesday, with two members of Rajya Sabha getting into a fight when a bill to provide reservation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotions in government jobs was tabled.

Sep 5, 2012

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