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SC Upholds Right To Education Act; 25 Percent Reservation For Poor Children

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the cabinet's decision in implementing the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 as it directed all the schools including those owned by private organisations to provide 25 percent of free seats for the kids hailing from socially and economically backward classes. Apr 14, 2012
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Protest before IOA President

Survivors of the Union Carbide disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy protested outside Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting-chairman V. K. Malhotra's residence in Delhi on Tuesday demanding the IOA to boycott the London Olympics 2012. Apr 10, 2012
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Union Budget 2012-13: Summary

The Union Budget 2012-13 identifies five objectives to be addressed effectively in the ensuing fiscal year. Here is the summary of the general budget. Mar 16, 2012
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Budget 2012-2013: FRBM Act to be Amended

While presenting the Union Budget 2012-13 in the Parliament Friday, Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced the introduction of amendments to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003. Mar 16, 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
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Indian Railway Budget 2012-13 at a Glance

Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi presented a bold and ambitious Railway Budget 2012-13 in Parliament, giving importance to passengers' safety, security and amenities. Here is the Railway Budget at a glance. Mar 15, 2012
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Govt Committed to Bring Strong and Effective Lokpal Bill: Minister

The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government is taking proactive steps for curbing corruption in public life and no one is being protected, says the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office and in the Dept. of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension V. Narayanasamy. Feb 11, 2012