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India's Consumer Price Inflation Accelerates to 10.03% in August

India's annual consumer index climbed to 10.03 percent in August as against 9.86 percent recorded in the month of July, Central Statistics Office said on Tuesday.

Sep 18, 2012

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FDI in Retail is Long Overdue, Game-Changer, Say Experts

Opposition parties and some of the partners of the UPA have tagged the economic policy of letting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Indian markets mainly the retail sector as an anti-farmer and anti-public decision.

Sep 16, 2012

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FDI in Retail, Diesel Hike: PM’s Take on India’s Big Ticket Reforms

The government shows no signs of relenting to the allies and Opposition demands for the withdrawal of policy initiatives on FDI in retail and diesel price hike, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that the long-delayed reforms were essential for reviving growth and improving the investment climate in India.

Sep 16, 2012

Karnataka Bus Strike Enters 2nd Day; R Ashok Warns to Invoke ESMA

The indefinite strike by various road transport corporations in Karnataka disrupted normalcy in the state, with commuters mostly bearing the brunt of the strike that continued for the second day on Friday.

Sep 14, 2012

McDonalds to Open Pure Vegetarian Outlets in Amritsar, Vaishno Devi

US fast food chain McDonalds launched its first pure vegetarian outlet near the Golden Temple in the holy city of Amritsar.

Sep 5, 2012

Mobile Phones Filthier Than Toilet Seats: Study

A study has found out that the mobile phones have more bacteria and germs than toilet seats.

Sep 3, 2012

Coal Scam: Sonia Gandhi Rolls Up Sleeves to Fight 'Negative Politics' of BJP

As the Parliament impasse continued on Tuesday over the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) report on coal block allocations, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi rolled up her sleeves to put up a fight against rival party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Aug 28, 2012

Coal Scam: BJP Slams PM’s Stand On CAG Report, Sticks To Resignation Demands

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's addressing of the Comptroller Auditor General of India, or CAG, report on allocation of coal blocks has not gone down well with the main opposition party, BJP.

Aug 27, 2012

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More Pakistani Hindus Fleeing Religious Conversions Arrive in India

A new cadre of Pakistani Hindus, who reached India on board the Samjhauta express on Monday, opined that they would not return back to their home country for the safety of their lives.

Aug 14, 2012

In Pictures: World's Worst Blackout Covers Half of India [PHOTOS]

Half of India was thrown into darkness on Tuesday, as North and North-Eastern India entered its second consecutive day of a mass blackout, triggering a major power crisis across the country.

Aug 1, 2012

India Blackout: Will Power Grid Failure Spread to South and West India?

India faced an embarrassing blackout on Tuesday, affecting half the population that covered 20 states in the North, East and North-East. The blackout spread to East and North-East on Tuesday after the Eastern, North Eastern grids failed. Now, the big question is whether the blackout will spread to West and South India.

Jul 31, 2012

RBI Maintains Hawkish Stance on Repo Rate Amid High Inflation Risks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday left its repo rate unchanged at 8 percent in its quarterly monetary policy review on Tuesday, in view of high inflation and fiscal disappointments that marked an economic setback in almost a decade.

Jul 31, 2012

2012 London Olympics: Free Android Apps to Stay Connected with the Games

If you've been meddling between your daily tasks and watching TV to keep up with the latest developments of the 2012 London Olympics, you can opt for smarter ways to stay connected with the ongoing mega sports event.

Jul 30, 2012

Microsoft Fourth Quarter 2012 Results: Posts Net Loss of $492 Million

Microsoft Corp. on Thursday reported a net loss of $492 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. It is the first loss for the company ever since it went public in 1986. Microsoft fourth quarter 2012 results that were announced on Thursday posted a revenue of $18.06 billion.

Jul 20, 2012

Asian Games Gold Medalist Pinki Pramanik Released From Jail, Says She's ‘Being Framed’

Indian female athlete, Pinki Pramanik who was arrested for raping her live-in partner, also a woman, was released from Dum Dum Central prison on Wednesday. Pramanik, who was also accused of being male, walked out of the jail at around 9.30 a.m. a day after West Bengal court granted her bail on a personal bond of Rs. 5000. Pramanik remained in police custody for 25 days.

Jul 11, 2012

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