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Petrol prices to be hiked by Rs 1.80 per litre from Friday
The state-controlled oil companies Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharath Petroleum have announced that they will raise petrol prices by 1.80 rupees per litre from 1200 am Friday.The Read this article: Petrol prices to be hiked by Rs 1.80 per litre from Friday
Two fined for overtaking Advani’s convoy
, Nov 3 (IANS) Two men were fined Thursday after they tried to overtake Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L. K Go here to read the rest: Two fined for overtaking Advani's convoy
Corruption main reason for PM’s failure to curb inflation: Advani
Satara: Attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue price rise, BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday alleged rampant corruption within Congress, among his own ministers and UPA allies and in The rest is here: Corruption main reason for PM's failure to curb inflation: Advani
Raj Thackeray warns against anti-Marathi remarks
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray Thursday warned that if Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders continued to make irresponsible statements on north Indian migrants, the Marathis could resort to extreme reactions and even riots. Read the original post: Raj Thackeray warns against anti-Marathi remarks
Kejriwal writes to PM, pays Rs.9.27 lakh tax dues
Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh complaining that he had been wrongly slapped with a recovery notice of Rs.9.27 lakh by the tax authorities. He enclosed a cheque for the amount and said he was depositing it 'under protest'. Continue reading [...]
Rising inflation due to festive season demand: Mukherjee
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Thursday attributed rising food inflation, which touched a nine-month high, to the increased demand for essential products in the festive season. Read the rest here: Rising inflation due to festive season demand: Mukherjee
India objects to Chinese company’s map, Beijing promises rectification
A Chinese company Thursday signed a pact for investing $400 million in Gujarat, but a row erupted when China's ambassador Zhang Yan asked an Indian journalist to 'shut up' when he questioned the company's map showing Arunachal Pradesh as a part of China. Read the original post: India objects to Chinese company's map, Beijing promises [...]
Naveen Patnaik protecting the corrupt: Anti-graft group
Corruption watchdog Transparency International India Thursday accused Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of protecting the corrupt and not acting against tainted officials despite a public outcry. Read more here: Naveen Patnaik protecting the corrupt: Anti-graft group
Aki Narula partners with vodka brand to support cause
Indian designer Aki Narula has collaborated with Belvedere vodka to launch the product in India and the proceeds from the sales will go to the Global Fund, which fights HIV/AIDS in Africa. Go here to see the original: Aki Narula partners with vodka brand to support cause
Congress has disgraced democracy: Advani
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani has said the Congress-led UPA government has disgraced the democratic structure of the country. Read more: Congress has disgraced democracy: Advani
