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Vandana Chavan gets surprise backing of Shiv Sena
In a surprising move, the Shiv Sena on Saturday supported beleaguered city president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Vandana Chavan, who is being targeted by ……Read More
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Japan, South Korea & China leaders talk over cooperation
Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea met here Saturday to exchange views on trilateral cooperation and regional and international issues of common concern. Chinese ……Read More
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Haqqani summoned, flies home for explanation
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has departed for Islamabad. An explanation was sought from him over a secret memo to Washington claiming ……Read More
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Govt concerned over Lokpal Bill tapes leak
The tapes of proceedings of the parliamentary committee discussing Lokpal Bill have reportedly found their way out into the public domain, triggering sharp concern in the government. The proceedings ……Read More
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India celebrates Indira Gandhi’s 94th birth anniversary
The nation on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary with President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari among prominent personalities ……Read More
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Value of rupee decreased, pressure on Indian economy
It was probably one of the most unpredictable weeks for the rupee. The Indian currency fell past 51 per dollar on Friday for the first ……Read More