- Higher industrial output to help India achieve 7.2% GDP: Pranab Encouraged by a robust 16.7 per cent industrial output in January, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the economy is on the path of fast recovery and will end the fiscal with a growth rate of 7.2 % as projected by the CSO.
- 39 killed, 95 injured in Lahore suicide attacks At least 39 people, including ten soldiers, were killed and 95 others injured in twin suicide attacks targeting an army patrol within the heavily- guarded cantonment here, the latest in a wave of terror strikes across Pakistan.
- Putin in India; both countries to sign deals worth USD 10 bn India and Russia are expected to sign deals worth over USD 10 billion, including in defence and civilian nuclear sectors, and conclude the long-delayed agreement on aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov during the ongoing visit of Russian Premier Vladimir Putin.
- Oz beat Holland 2-1, set up a re-match of last WC final vs GER Mighty Australia continued their rampaging form in the tournament as they overcame a fighting Netherlands 2-1 in the second semifinal of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Thursday to set up a re-match of last edition's title-clash against Germany.
- Chidambaram asks Pak to provide voice samples of the suspected handlers of 26/11 attacks Home Minister P Chidambaram and Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik were engaged in an unusual exchange of words with the minister stating that all militant outfits across the border are supported by ISI and the envoy rebutting any involvement of state actors in terror acts against India.
- Terrorists in Kashmir, North-east commit serious abuses:US The Obama administration on Thursday came down heavily on separatist insurgents and terrorists in Kashmir and North-east, charging them with indulging in gross violation of human rights.
- Slim richest person in world, Mukesh Ambani richest in India Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged as the richest person in the world with USD 53.5 billion in assets, while Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani ranks fourth with USD 29 billion in the US magazine Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.
- BSF, BDR agree to increase cooperation Border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh Thursday agreed to increase mutual cooperation in restricting the cross-border movement of "criminals" while ensuring that innocent people are not killed on the frontier.
- Like India, U S also differs over women reservation It is not only Indians who are divided in their opinion on the issue of giving 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and state legislatures, Americans also share similar views over the matter.
- Narendra Modi summoned for riot case by SC appointed SIT Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been summoned by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team(SIT) to appear before it on March 21 for questioning in post-Godhra riots in the state in 2002.
- Parliament approves Railway Vote-on-Account Parliament on Thursday approved three Railway Appropriation Bills with the Rajya Sabha returning the Vote-on-Account Bill for 2010-2011 to the Lok Sabha and the government promising a single-window mechanism to speed up private investments in infrastructure-building.
- UN launches independent review of IPCC climate panel The United Nations Wednesday launched an independent review of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), which came under much criticism in the recent months due to the claims made in its fourth report released in 2007 pertaining to the receding of Himalayan glaciers.
- Be humane in dealing with taxpayers: FM to taxmen Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has asked taxmen to be "humane" when dealing with taxpayers, as he felt that being considerate and treating people with respect helps in improving tax collections.
- We are going to get back to the path of fiscal prudence: Montek High food inflation is likely to ease in the next few months as rabi harvest is expected to be good, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said on Friday.
- Genetically-modified crops covered under Food Safety Act: Govt Government on Friday assured the Lok Sabha that all concerns related to genetically modified crops were covered under the Food Safety and Standards Act.
- Sensex rises by 77 points in opening trade on global cues The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex gained 77 points in the opening trade on Friday on continued capital inflows by foreign funds, taking cues from global markets.
- Oil prices above USD 82 a barrel Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday, lifted by signs of stronger demand as the world economy recovers from recession, analysts said.
- Futures trading in commodities won't fuel inflation: Basu Allowing futures trading in commodities will not fuel inflation, government's chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu said on Friday.
- Food inflation spreading to other areas: RBI The Reserve Bank on Thursday said high inflation, primarily driven by food prices, has started spreading to the broader economy now but it is likely to ease in the coming months on the back of an expected moderation in food prices with the arrival of fresh crops.
- Rupee gains 17 paise against dollar in early trade Rupee appreciated by 17 paise to 45.44 dollar in the early trade on Friday in line with other firming Asian currencies amid increased capital inflows by foreign funds into equities.
- Sharma assures traders of govt help for foreign currency loans Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Thursday assured exporters of government mediation to ensure that they get foreign currency loans at the new lower rate set by the RBI amid complaints against banks levying additional charges.
- BSNL unions plan stir against 30 pc stake sale, VRS Employee unions of BSNL on Thursday said they will launch a nation-wide protest against the board's decision to accept the Sam Pitroda panel report favouring 30 percent divestment and voluntary retirement to nearly one lakh staff.
- Disgraced Satyam chief knocks SC's door for bail Disgraced Satyam Computers founder B Ramalinga Raju, the prime accused in the multi-crore financial fraud in the IT firm, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court pleading that he be released on bail.
- Higher industrial output to help India achieve 7.2% GDP: Pranab Encouraged by a robust 16.7 per cent industrial output in January, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the economy is on the path of fast recovery and will end the fiscal with a growth rate of 7.2 per cent as projected by the Central Statistical Organisation.
- Iran warns 'corrupt' powers against destabilising Gulf Hardline Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned "corrupt" powers Thursday against destabilising the Gulf as US Defence Secretary Robert Gates visited the United Arab Emirates.
- Iraq results trickle out, Maliki rivals cry fraud Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki posted mixed results in initial returns from Iraq's parliamentary election, and a rival grouping complained of serious fraud.
- Obama to hold AfPak situation room meeting US President Barack Obama will hold a situation room meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with his national security team Friday to take a stock of the current situation following arrests of some top Taliban commanders.
- Japan to accept US marine relocation plan Japan's premier Yukio Hatoyama told US Ambassador to Japan John Roos in December that Japan would eventually accept 2006 accord to relocate US Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station from Ginowan to Camp Schwab in Nago.
- Death toll hits 54 from fighting in Somali capital The death toll from two days of fighting in Somalia's capital between government forces and al Shabaab rebels has risen to 54, ambulance services said on Thursday as clashes subsided with both sides claiming successes.
- Lanka steps up efforts to resettle Tamil civilians Sri Lanka has stepped up efforts to resettle the civilians displaced by a decades-long ethnic conflict, with 182,005 IDPs settled at the beginning of this month.
- Obama says he is committed to comprehensive immigration reform President Barack Obama has said that he is committed to a comprehensive immigration reform, which is expected to benefit lakhs of illegal immigrants and also large number of Indians living in the US who are having painful years of long wait to get permanent residency.
- Billionaire Pinera takes power as quakes jolt Chile A series of strong aftershocks rattled central Chile minutes before Sebastian Pinera was sworn in Thursday as Chile's new president, leaving him with the monumental task of rebuilding.
- Like India, U S also differs over women reservation It is not only Indians who are divided in their opinion on the issue of giving 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and state legislatures, Americans also share similar views over the matter.
- Fonseka's court martial to commence on 16th March Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday appointed a three-member court martial panel to try detained ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka on treason charges and the proceedings against him would be launched on 16th March.
- Bill in Senate to permanently authorise Radio Free Asia A top American Senator on Friday introduced legislation in the US Senate to promote the free dissemination of information in East Asia through the permanent authorisation of Radio Free Asia.
- 39 killed, 95 injured in Lahore suicide attacks At least 39 people, including ten soldiers, were killed and 95 others injured in twin suicide attacks targeting an army patrol within the heavily- guarded cantonment here, the latest in a wave of terror strikes across Pakistan.
- Pakistan Hockey team retire; PHF sack selectors, team management The humiliating 12th place finish in the World Cup threw Pakistan hockey in turmoil as the entire 18-member team announced collective retirement from international hockey after the sacking of the selectors and the team management by the national federation.
- IPL 3 begins today, seeks to rediscover season 1 magic Forced to shift tent to South Africa due to security fears last year, the IPL returns to the country promising a heady mix of cricket and entertainment with last season laggards Kolkata Knight Riders taking on defending champions Deccan Chargers in the tournament opener in Mumbai on Friday.
- Oz beat Holland 2-1, set up a re-match of last WC final vs GER Mighty Australia continued their rampaging form in the tournament as they overcame a fighting Netherlands 2-1 in the second semifinal of the hockey World Cup in New Delhi on Thursday to set up a re-match of last edition's title-clash against Germany.
- 'Lighting' Bolt named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Olympic gold medallist sprinter Usain Bolt won the prestigious Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for the second consecutive time while American tennis player Serena Williams bagged the women's prize in a glittering function at the Emirates palace in Abu Dhabi.
- India clinch two recurve gold medals in Archery test event Indian archers clinched gold medals in the recurve category to match the efforts of England counterparts in the compound section on day three of the International archery test event for the Commonwealth Games at the Yamuna Sports Complex in New Delhi.
- Germany beat England 4-1 in 1st semis, on course of WC hat-trick Olympic champions Germany are on course of a historic hat-trick of World Cup titles as they scored a facile 4-1 victory over England in a high-voltage semifinal match in New Delhi on Thursday.
- Two golds for India in Asian Youth Boxing C'ship Vikas Krishnan (60kg) and Naveen Kumar (81kg) fetched gold medals, while three others settled for silver as the Indian boxing team finished runners-up at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships in Tehran, Iran.
- Yousuf, Younus not given life bans: PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board Wednesday clarified that it has not imposed life bans on Muhammad Yousuf and Younus Khan and only barred them from playing for the country in all the formats of the game.
- HC rejects sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur's bail plea The Bombay High Court on Friday rejected the bail application of sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case.
- Parties should go beyond narrow divides on Women's Bill: Jaya AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa on Friday said all political parties should "look beyond narrow divides" and ensure that the Women's Reservation Bill becomes law without further hiccups or delays.
- BJP denies differences in party on women quota bill Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj Thursday denied differences among BJP members of Parlaiment on the women reservation bill, claiming there is complete unity on the legislation.
- Govt to consult all before bringing Women's Bill in LS: Pranab The stand-off over Women's Reservation Bill ended on Thursday with government announcing that the proposed legislation would be brought in the Lok Sabha only after consultations with all sections.
- Cong appreciates SIT probe in Guj riots, BJP calls it a regular process With the Special Investigation Team (SIT) summoning Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the post-Godhra riots, Congress while welcoming the decision Thursday said it would be appropriate if he quits, however BJP terms the probe as legal procedure.
- Narendra Modi summoned for riot case by Supreme Court appointed SIT Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been summoned by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team(SIT) to appear before it on March 21 for questioning in post-Godhra riots in the state in 2002.
- Subsidised fertiliser was being smuggled out: Govt The Government on Friday said subsidised fertiliser was being smuggled out to countries like Nepal and asked state governments to take stringent action.
- Sonia Gandhi hosts dinner for party MPs, ministers and spouses Two days after the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Congress President Sonia Gandhi Thursday hosted a dinner for party MPs, Ministers along with their spouses.
- India needs real time decision support system to nab criminals Home Minister P Chidambaram advocated a robust real time decision support system to track down terrorists and organised criminals who have developed various channels of communication with the help of technology.
- Militancy on decline in northeast: Home Ministry Militancy-related incidents has seen a decline in the northeast this year while a majority of them are in Manipur and Assam, the Home Ministry said on Thursday.
- Free treatment of heart, kidney for BPL persons: Govt The government said treatment for heart, kidney and bone diseases is provided free of cost to all persons below poverty line (BPL) and at subsidised rates to others in government hospitals.
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