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Sanjay Nirupams fast to demand power tariff reduction enters second day

Mumbai, Jan 24 (ANI): Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam, who sat on a hunger strike from Thursday outside the Reliance office in Kandivli, demanding a reduction in electricity tariff in Mumbai, said today that no initiative has yet been taken by the Reliance Company over the matter. He also added that his agitation will continue till the demand is met. Jan 24, 2014
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Sanjay Nirupam begins indefinite hunger strike for Mumbai power tariff reduction

Mumbai, Jan 23 (ANI): Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday began an indefinite hunger strike over his demand for a reduction in power tariff in Mumbai. Nirupam demanded the Reliance to remove three surcharges on its bill which are absolutely useless and to loot the people. He said that he will continue his strike till death and challenged the Reliance on its inaction in the direction. Earlier on Monday, the Maharashtra Government announced a 20 percent cut in power tariff for the industrial and agriculture classes of consumers. Jan 23, 2014
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Maharashtra govt cuts 20% power tariff excludes Mumbai, Cong says will protest if it's not included

Mumbai, Jan 20 (ANI): The Maharashtra government on Monday announced a 20 percent cut in power tariff for the industrial and agriculture classes of consumers. While the city of Mumbai is currently excluded from the cut by virtue of not being covered by the state power distribution Mahavitaran- Reliance Infra, Tata Power and BEST supply power to the city - sources say an announcement for the state capital can be expected soon as well. The state cabinet accepted the recommendations of a high-powered committee led by Narayan Rane, which suggested a 20 percent power subsidy for users for a 10-month period till the state elections in October. Congress Leader Sanjay Nirupam on Monday said that if Narayan Rane committee does not accepts the proposal for Mumbai residents then protest will continue. Jan 20, 2014
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BSE closes points 129.88 up on Jan 20

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 129.88 points up to stand at 21,192.88. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 42.30 points up to stand at 6,303.95. MCX and Aurobindo Pharma were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 10.86 % and 6.31% along with Reliance Communication Ltd and Tata Consultancy with an increase of 6.11% and 5.53% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services and McLeod Russel with a decrease of 2.42% and 2.22% along with TTK Prestige and RIL with a decrease of 1.77% and 1.70% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 86.40 points at 12,114.46 while the banking sector is up 93.66 points at 12,574.74 and the realty sector is up 9.29 points at 1,335.79. The Indian currency is down 0.07% at Rs 61.59 per dollar. Jan 20, 2014
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Prashant Bhushan slams opposition for no action against scams

Chennai, Jan 20 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan, addressing mediapersons in Chennai lashed out at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said that although Modi tom-toms around the issues of corruption, he have hardly taken any steps to curb it . Bhushan backed his statement by referring to the gas scam. Bhushan alleged that the Central government took a decision to increase gas prices given to Reliance from the Godavari gas basin which would mean the outflow of lakhs from the pockets of common people and the public exchequer to the Reliance. Jan 20, 2014
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Prashant Bhushan slams opposition for no action against scams

Chennai, Jan 20 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan, addressing mediapersons in Chennai lashed out at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said that although Modi tom-toms around the issues of corruption, he have hardly taken any steps to curb it . Bhushan backed his statement by referring to the gas scam. Bhushan alleged that the Central government took a decision to increase gas prices given to Reliance from the Godavari gas basin which would mean the outflow of lakhs from the pockets of common people and the public exchequer to the Reliance. Jan 20, 2014
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Prashant Bhushan slams opposition for no action against scams

Chennai, Jan 20 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan, addressing mediapersons in Chennai lashed out at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said that although Modi tom-toms around the issues of corruption, he have hardly taken any steps to curb it . Bhushan backed his statement by referring to the gas scam. Bhushan alleged that the Central government took a decision to increase gas prices given to Reliance from the Godavari gas basin which would mean the outflow of lakhs from the pockets of common people and the public exchequer to the Reliance. Jan 20, 2014
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BSE closes points 187.51 down on Jan 17

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 187.51 points down to stand at 21,077.67. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 48.20 points down to stand at 6,270.70. Indian Oil Corp and HPCL were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 6.08% and 4.61% along with BPCL and Reliance Communications with an increase of 2.63% and 2.59% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include MCX and TCS with a decrease of 6.13% and 5.59% along with Tech Mahindra and Financial Tech with a decrease of 5.03% and 4.99% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 12.65 points at 12,011.22 while the banking sector is down 184.03 points at 12,496.49 and the realty sector is down 32.62 points at 1,326.43. The Indian currency is up 0.18% at Rs 61.43 per dollar. Jan 17, 2014
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BSE closes points 24.31 down on Jan 16

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 24.31 points down to stand at 21,265.18. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 2.00 points down to stand at 6,318.90. Gitanjali Gems and Wockhardt were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.95 % and 4.33% along with Bharat Forge and HCL Tech with an increase of 4.26% and 4.23% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel with a decrease of 7.25% and 4.84% along with Max India and Reliance Communications Ltd. with a decrease of 4.37% and 4.18% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 101.67 points at 12,023.87 while the banking sector is down 26.09 points at 12,680.52 and the realty sector is up 3.08 points at 1,359.05. The Indian currency is up 0.02% at Rs 61.53 per dollar. Jan 16, 2014
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Annual Screen Awards 2014: The Complete List of Nominees

With the beginning of the New Year, Bollywood gears up for the several award shows in the country. While Filmfare awards is the first show of the year, the 20th annual Life Ok Screen Awards are the first to announce their nominations. Jan 8, 2014
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Surat exhibits diamond studded replica of Mahatma Gandhi's spinning wheel

Surat, Jan 05 (ANI): Jewellers in Gujarat, the birth state of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, paid a tribute to the independence hero by creating a miniature replica of his iconic spinning wheel with gold and diamonds. The spinning wheel decorated with 45 grams of gold and 820 diamonds is on display at Sparkle International 2014, a gems and jewellery exhibition in Surat. Jewellers are hoping that their effort would foster the growth of diamonds globally. The dazzling wheel lured visitors at the exhibition to take a close look, appreciating the combination of the wheel, a symbol of self-reliance and non-violence, and precious diamonds. Jan 5, 2014