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President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy".

Jan 26, 2012

Chidambaram Hands Over First Batch of Resident Identity Cards in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram Saturday launched the first batch of Resident Identity Cards under the coastal National Population Register (NPR) project in Porthrapur village in South Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Jan 22, 2012

Bhanwari case: Key Accused Ashok Bishnoi Surrenders

One of the key accused in Bhanwari Devi murder case, Ashok Bishnoi, surrendered before police in Jodhpur's Jaloda village on Tuesday.

Jan 17, 2012

Moderation in Inflation Could Continue in Coming Months: Pranab Mukherjee

The country's Union Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, has said the decline in the monthly headline inflation for Dec. 2011 to 7.47 percent (down from 9.11 percent in Nov. 2011) was mainly due to a significant decline in inflation for primary articles, including food inflation, in the month of Dec. 2011.

Jan 16, 2012

Abdul Kalam: Work with Dedication in the Fields of Science and Technology

The former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Children's Science Congress, being held on the sidelines of the 99th Indian Science Congress (ISC) in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2012

India-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Talks: Trade Touches US$ 25,612.46 Million Says Govt.

Bilateral talks between the Indian Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles, Anand Sharma, and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Commerce & Industry, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, were held in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

Jan 4, 2012

Mumbai Terror Attack: Maharashtra Govt Spent Rs. 16 Crore on Kasab

The Government of Maharashtra has reportedly spent more than Rs. 16 crores on one of the country's most infamous prisoners - the lone, captured terrorist involved in the Nov. 26 Mumbai terror attacks.

Nov 23, 2011

Petrol Price Hiked at Wrong Time?

Sensing the country's already inflated economy, people from all quarters have raised concern over the decision of the oil companies to hike petrol price.

Nov 5, 2011

India's Food Price Index Highest in 9 Months

The data released by the government showed that the country's food price index rose to 12.21 percent, its highest in 9 months. Food inflation last week was 11.43 percent.

Nov 3, 2011

Economic Blockade Enters 91st Day: Manipur in Famine-Like Situation

The ongoing economic blockades in Manipur have turned the hilly state into a warzone and resulted in a near-famine like situation for its residents. The blockade enters its 91st day today and the people of the state have had a miserable time.

Oct 31, 2011

'Ra.One': Critical Evaluation

It seems certain that Shah Rukh Khan's sci-fi and superhero film, "Ra.One" will do well. Most critics have reviewed it positively, even if some have been less than impressed.

Oct 26, 2011

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Key points of Justice Srikrishna Committee's report on the demand of statehood for Telangana

Jan 6, 2011

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