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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: Public Transport Back To Normalcy; Govt Gives In To Demands

Karnataka public transport services across the state were restored to normalcy on Saturday after the government decided to look into the demands of the striking transportation corporations.

Sep 15, 2012

CNBC Awaaz to Host ‘Bihar Day’ With Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

CNBC Awaaz will be moderating " Bihar Day" on Sept 15 to celebrate the centenary year of Bihar's formation with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Sep 14, 2012

India Seeking Ban on 'Anti-Islam' Movie which Sparked Libya, Egypt Protests

India is seeking a ban on an 'anti-Islam' movie streamed online following a request from the Jammu and Kashmir government condemning the film for showing Islam and Prophet Mohammad in a bad light.

Sep 14, 2012

Advani on Aseem Trivedi’s Arrest: ‘Present Political Set Up Worse than Emergency’

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader LK Advani slammed the government over political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's arrest saying that the current political system is worse than during the Emergency in 1975-77.

Sep 12, 2012

Sedition Case: Aseem Trivedi Accepts Bail, Released From Jail

Political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was released on Wednesday from Arthur Road Jail on a personal bond of ₹5,000.

Sep 12, 2012

Gutka Ban Comes into Effect in Gujarat

Gujarat and Delhi governments have slapped a comprehensive ban on the sale of gutka to contain the risk of youngsters falling prey to cancer.

Sep 12, 2012

Narendra Modi Begins Gujarat Poll Campaign; Calls Congress 'Cancer'

Narendra Modi kick started his election campaign on Tuesday in the temple town of Becharaji in Mehsana district. The Gujarat chief minister, who chose 9/11 as the day to begin his political battles in the state elections this year end, seemed to have launched a belligerent campaign by condemning the Congress party.

Sep 12, 2012

Muslims are Losing Ground in India, Says Book Released by VP Ansari

Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Tuesday released a book based on the life of minority communities and their socio-economic condition in Indian cities. The book is titled "Muslims in Indian Cities" and is edited by Laurent Gayer and Christoph Jafferlot.

Sep 11, 2012

Aseem Trivedi Sedition Case: Cartoonist Refuses to Seek Bail, Sent to Judicial Custody till Sept 24

A Mumbai court, which is trying the sedition case against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi, sent him to judicial custody till Sept 24. Meanwhile, the political cartoonist also refused to move a bail petition demanding to drop the charges against him.

Sep 10, 2012

Manmohan Singh's Assets Double to ₹107.3 mln, Still Poor Compared to Cabinet Colleagues

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assets worth ₹ 107.3 million, a figure which is double than last year, as declared on the PMO website.

Sep 10, 2012

Nitish Kumar Will Campaign in Gujarat Assembly Polls, says Sharad Yadav

Janta Dal (United) is all set to fight against its own ally in Gujarat, with party president Sharad Yadav saying that Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar will campaign against his counterpart Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) in the upcoming general elections held this year end.

Sep 10, 2012

Madhya Pradesh Govt Bows to Farmers' Jal Satyagraha, Promises to Meet Demands

The steely determination and unflinching stand of farmers in Madhya Pradesh finally bore fruit, with the state government deciding to heed their demands of reducing the water level of the Omkareshwar dam.

Sep 10, 2012

Aseem Trivedi Arrest for Sedition Cartoon Sparks Twitter Battle

Anti-corruption cartoonist Aseem Trivedi is yet another cartoonist who faced the wrath of law for allegedly insulting the constitution and the national symbol. Commoners in particular have refused to buy the argument that his works were offensive and flayed authorities for clamping the freedom of expression.

Sep 10, 2012

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