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New land acquisition law to protect farmers: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi/Noida, Sep 19 (ANI): India's rural development minister Jairam Ramesh has said that the recently enacted Land Acquisition law would protect the rights of the farmers who were rendered landless. He stated this while addressing a news conference at Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi on Thursday. Ramesh contended that protecting rights of land owners as well as the landless would act as a guiding principle for the newly formulated law.

Sep 19, 2013

2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Rahul Accuses BJP of Being Elitist, Anti-Poor

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for being anti-poor and an elitist political party on Tuesday. Gandhi was in Baran to rally before the upcoming state assembly elections in Rajasthan.

Sep 17, 2013

New land acquisition law will defeat Maoist influence: Jairam Ramesh

Jodhpur, Sep 15 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh asserted that the recently enacted Land Acquisition Bill will eliminate the influence of Maoists in tribal-dominated areas in the country. He stated this while addressing a news conference at Jodhpur in Rajasthan on Sunday. Further he said that the Maoist outfits were holding their influence in several regions mainly on the issues of forest areas.

Sep 15, 2013

Muzaffarnagar: Police fail to arrest BJP MLA booked for triggering violence

Dehradun, Sep 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police unsuccessfully tried to nab BJP legislator Bharatendra Singh for his alleged role in triggering the communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar district of UP. Singh's supporters prevented his arrest after he was booked by the police along with four other BJP legislators, contending that the police have no arrest warrant. Singh had allegedly made a provocative speech at a farmers' gathering, named Khap Panchayat that led to communal clashes in Muzaffarnagar. On this aspect, Bharatendra Singh said that the policemen had no grounds for arresting him.

Sep 15, 2013

Manmohan Singh doubles fund for agriculture sector amid economic crisis

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doubled funds for agriculture in its development plan at a time when the country is considering a drawdown on foreign exchange reserves to fund a wide current account deficit.

Sep 13, 2013

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

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Pranab Mukherjee Approves Food Security Ordinance; Opposition Party Cries Foul

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved the ambitious National Food Security Ordinance, which aims to provide 5 kg of food grains every month to 67 percent of both rural and urban population of the country at highly subsidized prices.

Jul 6, 2013

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Global Warming may Increase Daily Variability of India's Monsoon Rainfall: Study

Global warming may increase the daily variability of India's monsoon rainfall in the future, finds a new study. The findings came at a time when floods have killed more than 550 people and destroyed unaccounted properties in North India.

Jun 22, 2013

Odisha CM on Distribution Spree from Free Laptop, Mobile to Cheaper Rice

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday distributed free mobile phones to nearly 15,000 farmers. With seven populist schemes in past six months, Patnaik is trying hard to woo voters from every section of society.

Jun 19, 2013

Monsoon Rains Arrive with Fun and Frolic in India [PHOTOS]

Monsoon rains have finally arrived in some parts of India, bringing down the temperature and providing some relief from the scorching heat.

Jun 14, 2013

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Supreme Court Clears FDI in Retail Sector, Says 'Consumer is King'

In what could come as a big relief to the Centre after being dogged by several corruption charges and scams, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the government's proposal to allow 51 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the multi-brand retail sector.

May 2, 2013

Lunar Eclipse to be Witnessed in India; What is Pink Full Moon?

A partial lunar eclipse will occur on Thursday night and it will be visible to the naked eyes in India. It is the first lunar eclipse of the year with two more to be witnessed on 25 May and 18 October.

Apr 24, 2013

Anti-Posco Agitators Clash With Police, Stage Semi-Nude Protest

Hundreds of men and women of Odisha's Govindpur and Dhinkia villages clashed with police, in the wake of protests against the Posco steel project.

Mar 8, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Entrepreneurs Vs Lawmakers

Finance Minister Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013-14, which was presented in Parliament on Thursday, evoked both praises and scorns with Indian entrepreneurs expressing their satisfaction while the lawmakers are far from appreciative. Most corporate heads from India have described Chidambaram's Union Budget as a balanced one but politicians have slammed it.

Mar 1, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Thursday amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here is Full text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament.

Feb 28, 2013

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