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Budget Sitting Resumes in Parliament: Fate Of Lokpal Bill Remains Uncertain

The second phase of the Budget sitting started in Parliament on Tuesday as the opposition parties have already lined up a row of controversial topics to storm the session in House and the government desperately wanted to clear few crucial pending bills.

Apr 24, 2012

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Lokpal Bill: Government Likely To Give In To The Demands Of Opposition And Opposing Allies

The Union Cabinet on Thursday is likely to discuss the amendments to the much-debated Lokpal Bill, which has been haunting the government over the corresponding period last year.

Apr 12, 2012

U.S. Tornado 2012: Tornadoes Rip Through Dallas, Texas (PHOTOS)

A dozen of tornadoes hit Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas on Tuesday forcing the people to scramble for safety. The storm accompanied by strong winds, rain and hail ripped homes apart and tossed tractor-trailer trucks into the air.

Apr 4, 2012

Cyclone Preparedness: UN Envoy Praises Bangladesh's Disaster Initiatives

The UN envoy responsible for disaster risk reduction Thursday commended Bangladesh for issuing a policy directive requiring that risk assessment be integrated into all development projects, as the country expands its cyclone preparedness to include earthquake readiness.

Mar 30, 2012

Time for Congress to Break Ties with Mamata's Trinamool?

They are still holding on to each other but the crack is obvious. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress has become sort of a pain in the neck for the Congress-led UPA government with the former openly going against some bold steps taken by the Congress.

Mar 16, 2012

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week: Bipasha, Madhavan Walk the Ramp [PHOTOS]

On day four of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week - Autumn/Winter 2012 in New Delhi Saturday, actors Bipasha Basu and R Madhavan walked the ramp, showcasing collections by designer Rocky S.

Feb 19, 2012

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Day 3 [PHOTOS]

Designer Manish Malhotra showcased his collections on day three of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 in New Delhi Friday.

Feb 18, 2012

Day 2: Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2012 (PHOTO)

On day 2 of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter-2012 in New Delhi, designer Gaurav Gupta showcased his designs on Wednesday, Feb 16, 2012.

Feb 17, 2012

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2012 (PHOTOS)

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2012 kick started on Wednesday with designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil opening the 19th edition of the event. Bollywood actresses Dia Mirza and Sameera Reddy also walked the ramp.

Feb 15, 2012

Punxsutawney Phil Predicts 6 More Weeks of Winter on Groundhog Day

Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow to see his shadow on Groundhog Day. His shadow appeared, predicting another six more weeks of winter. However, his rivals differed from his prediction.

Feb 3, 2012

DGCA Says Kingfisher Airlines Unsafe to Fly, Should Shut Down

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the regulatory body for the aviation industry, has said that cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines is unsafe to fly and should be wound up.

Jan 5, 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

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