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CAG’s Coalgate Bomb: Is PM Manmohan Ready to Face it?

Over the past one year the Comptroller Auditor General of India was extensively involved in auditing expenditures by the government for public developmental works, which had invariably shed negative light on the UPA government, besides robbing top notch ministers of their jobs in the Cabinet. Aug 21, 2012
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Peruvian housing boom prices out locals

The Peruvian capital is going through a housing boom - with property prices soaring 70% in three years - and foreign companies are getting in on the act, taking advantage of easily available local credit to build big developments. But the booming market means many locals find themselves priced out. Duration: 02:24 Aug 9, 2012
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Petrol Price Hiked: Mamata Demands Roll Back

In the backdrop of rising international oil rates, the oil marketing companies have announced up to Rs 0.90 paise per litre hike in petrol prices, with immediate effect from Monday mid-night. Jul 24, 2012

Diesel Cars May Turn Costlier, Special Tax of ₹255,000 On Cards

Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy recommended a hike in excise duty to be imposed on diesel-based vehicles. The proposed levies, it is said, will be as steep as INR 255,000 for sedans and sports or multi utility vehicles, while smaller vehicles will be slapped with an excise tax of INR 170,000. Jun 13, 2012