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Government will soon finalise FDI policy on pharma sector: Chidambaram
Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the government will soon finalise the foreign investment policy on brownfield pharmaceutical projects, paving the way for clearance of held-up proposals. "...I believe the discussion (with regard to FDI in bro...
Government's 'uncertain' response making Pakistan fearless, says Mishra
BJP leader Kalraj Mishra on Monday said the government's "uncertain" response to border skirmishes had made Pakistan fearless to carry out more attacks across the LoC. "Repeated ceasefire violations are challenging India's might. The Prime Minister is ign...
Delhi government employees go on mass leave to press for reforms in pay structure
DM Spolia heard their demands and asked Secretary to put up the case file of parity of the employees as per the Sixth Pay Commission within two days.
Gorkhaland demand: GJM relaxes Darjeeling bandh for 4 days from August 15
"There will be no use of force to enforce the bandh in deference to the Calcutta High Court order," GJM General Secretary Roshan Giri said.
Indian millionaire couple to fund Prince Charles' b'day bash
A palace spokesperson confirmed the event will take place on November 21, a week after the Prince of Wales birthday.
Cong leaders from Seemandhra to hold protest in Delhi on Tuesday
Congress MLAs and other party leaders from Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra would stage a protest in Delhi on Tuesday against the proposed splitting of the state.
Tech Mahindra Q1 net profit up 27 pc at Rs 686.3 crore
Software major Tech Mahindra on Monday reported 27 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 686.3 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, on the back of growth across verticals like manufacturing and media ~~amp; entertainment.
Vikas Gowda qualifies for final round in Athletics World
Gowda advanced to the men's discus throw final in the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships after finishing seventh overall in the qualification.
Google launches Rs 12 crore contest for social entrepreneurs
The company said that the initiative - Google Impact Challenge in India - is part of its ongoing social efforts.
Asian Tour returns to Vietnam with 500,000 dollar event
Asian Tour is expected to be the prefect platform for Vietnam's top golfers to gear up for the 2016 Olympics.
Kapil Sharma to make special appearance in 'Bigg Boss 7'
Kapil Sharma won't be a contestant on the reality show but the comedian is ready to a special appearance.
Bihar's senior Congress leader Devendra Prasad Yadav passes away in New Delhi
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader from Bihar, Devendra Prasad Yadav, died at a hospital in New Delhi on Sunday night due to a heart ailment.
Stepdaughter calls Nigella Lawson cold-hearted
Nigella Lawson has been tagged as cold-hearted by her stepdaughter, who claims that she abandoned her.
50-year-old woman strangulated to death for resisting loot
A 50-year-old woman was allegedly killed by unidentified persons in Linepaar area in Firozabad, police said on Monday. Bhoori Devi was strangulated to death by unidentified persons at her residence in Charbagh locality on Sunday, circle officer Rajesh Cha...
World's first pop-art satellite headed to space
Using Computer Generated Imagery to make the satellite look like an electrical charger circling Earth turned out to be pretty easy.
Sandra Perkovic wins women's discus at World Championships
Olympic champion Perkovic of Croatia won the women's discus gold medal at the World Championships, beating Melina Robert-Michon of France.
