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Rutgers University Webcam Spying Case: Dharun Ravi Sentenced To 30 Days In Prison

Former Rutger's University student, Dharun Ravi, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for spying on his gay roommate using a webcam

May 22, 2012

Osama bin Laden's Family Leaves Pakistan, Deported to Saudi Arabia

Osama bin Laden's family was deported from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia on Friday, a few days before the first death anniversary of the Al-Qaeda founder and the 9/11 attack mastermind.

Apr 27, 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD Claims Victory in Myanmar By-Election; 10 Significant Events in Myanmar After Military Coup (PHOTOS)

Clearing way to enter the parliament for democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, her National League for Democracy (NLD) party clean sweeps the Sunday's by-election in Myanmar.

Apr 2, 2012

Teachers Credit Union Now A Bank; Lenders Jack Up Fixed Mortgage Rate

Due to the rising dissatisfaction level among Australians with large banks, more people are bringing their business to credit unions. As a result of this change, a number of Aussie credit unions are becoming banks.

Apr 2, 2012

BRICS Summit 2012: Members to Pressurise Europe, U.S. Over Global Monetary Imbalances

The members of the BRICS group-Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have been united to pressurise the European countries and United States of America over the global economic imbalances and monetary policies, at the ongoing fourth meeting in New Delhi Thursday.

Mar 29, 2012

Rajoana Hanging: Security Beefed Up on Punjab Bandh, CM to Meet President

Punjab has come to a standstill after a Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.

Mar 28, 2012

Court Verdict: Hang Balwant Singh Rajoana on March 31

Balwant Singh Rajoana has been given death sentence for his role in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. A Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of the culprit on March 31.

Mar 27, 2012

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Union Budget 2012-13: Highlights

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Friday presented the budget for 2012-13 in the Parliament. Here are the highlights of the budget.

Mar 16, 2012

Economic Survey 2011-12 Projects 5 Percent Industrial Growth in Current Financial Year

The Economic Survey 2011-12, tabled in the Lok Sabha Thursday by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, has projected the industrial-sector growth during the current financial year to be between 4 to 5%.

Mar 15, 2012

Volatility in Global Financial Markets Likely to Tighten Availability and Cost of Foreign Funding

Given the weak global economic prospects and continuing uncertainties in the international financial markets, the availability and cost of foreign funding for banks and corporate is likely to be negatively impacted, said Indian Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee in Lok Sabha Thursday.

Mar 15, 2012

FDI in Retail Sector Suspended; Indian Parliament to Reopen

The Parliament's winter session will finally start functioning on Wednesday, as the government has decided to suspend its retail reform.

Dec 7, 2011

FDI in Retail: All-Party Meeting to End Impasse

The Indian Parliament's winter session is likely to resume soon and the government will try to end an impasse caused by its decision to allow 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the retail sector.

Dec 6, 2011

Govt Puts FDI in Retail on Hold, Opposition Insists on Rollback

To break the impasse on Foreign Direct Investment in retail that has stopped the Parliament's winter session, the Central Government has announced that the decision to allow 51 percent FDI in retails has been put on hold. However, the winter session is likely to face trouble, as the Opposition party is demanding a rollback on the decision.

Dec 5, 2011

No Rollback on FDI in Retail: Govt

The opposition parties and allies of the UPA government are against retail reform but the government is not ready for a rollback. The government wants FDI in retail sector to boost India's economy.

Dec 2, 2011

Govt in a Fix over Retail Reform; PM Promises Better Future for Farmers

The UPA government is in a fix following its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector.

Nov 30, 2011

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