Text of Rahul Gandhi’s speech
Following is the address by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi at the FICCI’s 86th annual general meeting Saturday: Thank you, Madam President and members of FICCI, for inviting me to speak to you today. You represent the great entrepreneurial skills that our people possess. The businesses you... read more »
Cabinet approval for Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor likely in Jan: Sh...
New Delhi – Commerce and Industry minister Anand Sharma Saturday said he will place the Amritsar-Delhi-Kolkata Industrial Corridor project before the cabinet for its approval soon. “Very soon I am going to move the cabinet for approval for this (Amritsar-Delhi-Kolkata Industrial)... read more »
India allowed to go ahead with Kishanganga project
The International Court of Arbitration has allowed India to go ahead with construction of the Kishanganga dam in Jammu and Kashmir, over which Pakistan has raised objections. The court delivered its “final award” last night after India requested clarification of an order issued by it in... read more »
Ponty Chadha case: Order on framing of charges Jan 13
New Delhi – A court here Saturday fixed Jan 13 for delivering an order on framing of charges against Uttarakhand minorities panel’s sacked chairman S.S. Namdhari and other accused in the killing of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother Hardeep. Additional Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar... read more »
Very hard to manage two shows: Kanika Maheshwari
Mumbai – TV actress Kanika Maheshwari! , who is married to businessman Ankur Ghai, is having a tough time managing between the schedules of “Nach Baliye 6” and “Diya... read more »
Justice Ganguly should voluntary resign, Says Sibal
New Delhi – Law Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday that Justice A.K. Ganguly, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a law intern, should voluntary submit his resignation from the... read more »
Nirbhaya Fund will be utilised soon, says home minister
New Delhi – Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday that the Nirbhaya Fund for ensuring safety of women, set up in memory of the young woman brutall! y gang-raped in the national... read more »
Ganguly faces heat after intern’s affidavit made public
Kolkata – Former Supreme Court judge A.K. Ganguly faces intense pressure to step down as West Bengal Human Rights Commission chief, as Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising went... read more »
Former president Hassan returns to Maldives
Male – Former Maldives president Mohamed Waheed Hassan, who left for Hong Kong on the eve of the Nov 16 presidential elections, returned to the Maldives, media reports said Monday. Vice... read more »
