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Fuel Price Hike: Why Diesel, LPG Rates are Likely to Go Up

High diesel subsidies have always been a concern to state-owned oil companies and concerns have now shot up owing to the crippling economic growth, which is incurring record-setting losses to oil suppliers.

Sep 7, 2012

No Immediate Fuel Price Hike, says Jaipal Reddy

Oil Minister Jaipal Reddy on Friday confirmed that the government had no immediate plans to hike prices of kerosene, LPG and diesel fuels. However, the proposal to roll out a price hike is still in the pipeline, reports said.

Sep 7, 2012

Govt-Opposition Standoff on PM’s Resignation: Monsoon Session Set for Washout?

The Parliament deadlock entered its tenth day on Tuesday, with no indication of witnessing a usual transaction of businesses in the monsoon session.

Sep 4, 2012

Arsenal End Goal Drought, Beat Liverpool [PHOTOS]

Arsenal ended goal draught to beat Liverpool on Sunday night with the newly signed Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla scoring a goal apiece insuring the team's first win the ongoing Premier League.

Sep 2, 2012

Parliament Impasse on Coalgate Continues; Monsoon Session Likely to Render Futile

The impasse in the Parliament over the CAG report on coal block allocation loss appears to be far from over, with the main opposition BJP showing no sign of softening its stand on the issue.

Aug 24, 2012

Petrol May get Costlier by ₹3 as Oil Rates Climb

India may soon brace another petrol price hike, with state-owned oil companies putting pressure on the government for an increase in prices given their mounting losses in the wake of steep rise in international crude oil rates.

Aug 24, 2012

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Faisal Khan Wins 'Dance India Dance Li'L Master' Season 2

A 13-year-old Mumbai boy from a less-privileged background won the dance reality competition "Dance India Dance (DID) Lil Master Season 2" after getting a public vote from millions of fans across the country on Sunday night.

Aug 13, 2012

Assam Riots: CM Gogoi Flays Centre, Opposition for Losses; Death Toll Rises

In a strong counterargument against the mounting criticism in handling the violence in Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday lashed out at centre officials, while defending his government in dealing with the riots in the state.

Jul 27, 2012

Newborn Child Losses Life for ₹200 in Punjab Hospital

A five-day-old child died on Wednesday night after hospital authorities in Jalandhar, Punjab, allegedly took the premature baby off life support just because her father was unable to pay Rs 200 for hospital charges.

Jul 26, 2012

Diesel Price Likely to be Hiked After Presidential Polls

Indian government is likely to hike diesel price after July 19 presidential polls, says an oil ministry source on Thursday. The source however didn't reveal the amount to be hiked.

Jul 12, 2012

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Assam Floods: PM Announces ₹5 Billion Ad-hoc Central Support

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi reached Assam on Monday to visit the flood-affected areas and oversee relief operations in the state. The duo, who was accompanied by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, surveyed the flood-hit areas of Jorhat, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur.

Jul 2, 2012

Petrol Prices Now Cheaper By ₹2.46 Per Litre; Further Reduction on Cards

State-owned oil companies announced their decision to slash petrol prices by at least ₹2.46 per litre. The cut in petrol rates took effect on Thursday midnight.

Jun 29, 2012

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Srinagar Boils Over Sufi Shrine Fire Accident: Enraged Protesters Show Rage On Police

Srinagar is boiling over the destruction of 11th century revered Sufi shrine in fire accident. Enraged mob resorted to stone pelting, thus forcing the police to lob teargas to control the unruly protesters. At least six people were injured in the clash.

Jun 25, 2012

BlackBerry Porsche P'9981: RIM Unveils ₹139,990 Smartphone in India Amid Huge Losses

Research In Motion (RIM) in association with Porsche Design unveiled the all new BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 smartphone at a price of INR 139,990 across select retail stores in India.

Jun 21, 2012

Nokia May Lay Off 10,000 Employees By 2013 End, Shutting Down Manufacturing Plants

Mobile Titan Nokia may terminate 10,000 of its employees along with plant shutdowns as part of the company's biggest financial overhaul amid mounting losses long incurred over the years.

Jun 14, 2012

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