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No Rollback on FDI in Retail: Govt

The opposition parties and allies of the UPA government are against retail reform but the government is not ready for a rollback. The government wants FDI in retail sector to boost India's economy.

Dec 2, 2011

Sri Lanka is Less Corrupt than India: Report

Transparency International's (TI) Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2011 shows Sri Lanka to be less corrupt than India. According to the data, China is also ranked better.

Dec 1, 2011

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ISI Has Reactivated Terrorist Training Camps in Pok: Minister

Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has reactivated terrorist training camps in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), says Minister of State of Home Affairs, Jitendra Singh.

Nov 30, 2011

1 Killed as Bomb Blast Rocks Imphal in Manipur

One person was killed and four others were injured in a bomb blast in Imphal, the capital city of Manipur, Wednesday.

Nov 30, 2011

Bangalore Has Best Quality of Living Among Indian Cities: Report

According to the results of the latest global survey, conducted by Mercer (a global HR consultancy), Bangalore ranks 141 in its "Quality of Living List" for 2011

Nov 30, 2011

Govt in a Fix over Retail Reform; PM Promises Better Future for Farmers

The UPA government is in a fix following its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector.

Nov 30, 2011

High Court Grants Bail to Kanimozhi and Four Others, Behura Denied

The Delhi High Court, on Monday, granted bail to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP, Kanimozhi; the Chief of Kalaignar TV, Sharad Kumar; Cineyug Film's Karim Morani; and the Directors of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt. Ltd., Asif Balwa and Rajiv B Agarwal. Former Telecom Secertary, Siddharth Behura was denied bail.

Nov 28, 2011

Anna Hazare to Hold Protest at Jantar Mantar on Dec. 11

In a bid to pressure on the Parliamentary standing committee, the anti- corruption crusader Anna Hazare has decided to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on Dec. 11.

Nov 28, 2011

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India and Bulgaria Sign Pact on Health and Medicines

India and Bulgaria signed a Memorandum of Understanding Monday covering health care and medicines, to help usher in a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

Nov 28, 2011

High Court Grants Bail to Sukhram

Delhi High Court has granted bail to former Telecom minister Sukhram, who was sentenced to a five-year imprisonment for taking a bribe of 300,000 rupees.

Nov 28, 2011

India-China Border Talks Put Off Following Row over Dalai Lama Conference

India and China's proposed talks on border issues have been put off following disagreement over the Dalai Lama's Buddhist conference in New Delhi.

Nov 27, 2011

Pakistan Tells U.S. to Vacate Its Air Base After NATO Attacks

Pakistan has chosen to review its cooperation with the United States and NATO following attacks on its military outposts by NATO helicopters and fighter jets that killed as many as 28 troops on Saturday.

Nov 27, 2011

India Pays Homage to 26/11 Victims, Asks Pakistan to Take Action Against Terrorists

Three years have passed since Pakistani terrorists attacked Mumbai, which killed 164 people and injured at least 308, but the Pakistan government has done nothing in spite of evidences provided by the Indian government.

Nov 26, 2011

Mumbai Fire: More Than 280 Shops Gutted

A large fire broke out, near Crawford market area in Mumbai, early on Saturday morning. Approximately 280 shops were destroyed.

Nov 26, 2011

FDI Issue Rocks Parliament

The Parliament was Friday adjourned till Monday afternoon after Opposition parties and United Progressive Alliance government's chief ally Trinamool Congress created an uproar over the government's decision to allow 51 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Nov 25, 2011