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Petrol Price Hike: Bharat Bandh Tomorrow; Normal Life To Be Affected

The recent hike in petrol price has turned as imflammable as petrol itself. Following the steepest-ever hike in petrol prices, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the Shiv Sena and the Republican Party of India (RPI) have appealed to the people to call for a 'Bharat Bandh' on May 31 to protest the move of the government. The NDA will also protest against price rise of basic commodities. May 30, 2012
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Congress Against Petrol Price Hike; Govt Considers Partial Rollback: Sources

The latest media reports suggested that the government is contemplating a partial rollback in the recent steep petrol price hike. According to the sources the government might slash about Rs 2 to 2.50 per litre, while the Congress party is demanding to scale down about Rs 3 to 5 in the latest hike. May 24, 2012
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Vidya Balan To Promote Toilet Construction, Uses

Actress Vidya Balan on Thursday became the brand ambassador of sanitation campaign of the government of India and she would promote the construction and use of toilet in the country. May 4, 2012
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Tatra Bribe Bid: CBI Arrives At Army Chief VK Singh's Office For Clarifications

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrived at General Army Singh's office to record his statement further into the alleged bribe bid. Gen Singh sparked a controversy in March when he reviled that an equipment lobbyist offered him a bribe of Rs 14 crore to clear the purchase of sub-standard trucks. Apr 20, 2012
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BSE Sensex Closes 2-weeks High; Lenders Anticipate Rate Cut

The BSE Sensex was up by 0.68 percent on Tuesday, its highest close in two weeks. Heavy Electricals (BHEL) gained after posting positive provisional earnings and lenders also expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut rate this month. Apr 3, 2012
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Were PM, Sonia, Antony Aware of Tatra-BEML Deal?

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President Pratibha Patil, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Defence Minister A K Antony knew about the Tatra-Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) deal that was allegedly tainted with kickbacks, said a leader from Karnataka. Mar 30, 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