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Haj tour operators demand release of quota
Sep 12, 2011
With the Haj 2011 season fast approaching, over 600 private tour operators and 50,000 prospective pilgrims are in a quandary as the central government has not yet finalised the quota for them, a top o... Read More
After Ramlila Maidan, all roads lead to Ralegan Siddhi
Sep 12, 2011
Letters land up just by Anna Hazare's name. Tourists now include this hitherto unknown village in their itineraries even as authorities struggle to manage the overwhelming crowds. Most politicians avo... Read More
Maharashtra bids adieu to Lord Ganesh
Sep 11, 2011
The Ganesh immersion ceremonies were a peaceful affair in Maharashtra Sunday, except for an accidental death and a couple of drowning incidents, officials said.... Read More
Hazare threatens third agitation for Jan Lokpal Bill
Sep 11, 2011
Social crusader Anna Hazare Sunday warned here that he would launch another agitation if the Jan Lokpal bill was not made into a law soon.... Read More
Overseas funds pump in over $588 million in volatile trading week
Sep 11, 2011
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pumped in over $588 million at Indian equities markets in the week ended Friday as volatility saw benchmark indices close on a flat note.... Read More
High-tech vigil for Ganesh immersion in Mumbai
Sep 11, 2011
The Ganesh immersion went high-tech here Sunday with the police using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and video surveillence to guard against mischief as thousands of idols started inching tow... Read More
Doctors' strike hits Maharashtra medical services
Sep 10, 2011
Medical services in Maharashtra were jolted Saturday as resident doctors in all government hospitals went on an indefinite strike to press for enhanced security and sharper surveillence on hospital pr... Read More
Gold price pushes India's forex kitty to $320.78 bn high
Sep 10, 2011
India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves rose by $1.61 billion to hit an all-time high of $320.78 billion for the week ended Sep 2 on the back of nearly $3 billion jump in the value of gold reserves,... Read More
25 kg gold seized from fake CBI officer
Sep 09, 2011
Around 25 kg of gold jewellery was seized from a locker owned by one of the two people who were arrested last month for cheating several businessmen and Bollywood personalities by posing as CBI office... Read More
India's second sea-bridge to come up in Mumbai
Sep 08, 2011
India’s second major bridge across the sea - the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) - has been accorded formal approval, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said Thursday.... Read More