Anand Sharma gets additional charge of I&B

Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma has been given the additional charge of Information and Broadcasting Ministry till Priyaranjan Dasmunsi is indisposed.President Pratibha Patil......

I&B Minister Dasmunsi's health improves

The condition of Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi following a severe heart attack, has......

Dasmunsi still in hospital, critical

Information and Broadcasting minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi is under close observation as his condition continues to be critical for the second consecutive day today. "Dasmunsi's condition continues......

P R Dasmunsi in hospital; condition serious

Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi was admitted to AIIMS following a severe heart problem early Monday morning. Dasmunsi was admitted to cardiology department at around 2.30......

Open sale of wheat, rice to cool inflation

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairson Thursday approved open market sale of wheat and rice to combat inflation. The sale will be conducted after the requirements of buffer and strategic......

Govt may suspend Bharti's DTH licence

The DTH licence of Delhi-based Bharti group's direct-to-homebroadcasting company -- Bharti Telemedia - may be suspended by the government for non-compliance with the foreign direct investmentnorms......

Casinos under money laundering law

Acting tough on money laundering, the government on Thursday decided to bring casinos, money changers, transfer service providers like Western Union, and credit card payment gateways run by......

Flagship irrigation scheme to get Rs 43,700 crore

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved an outlay of Rs 43,700 crore for national projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programmes during the 11th Five-Year Plan period (2007-12). The......

Lok Sabha nod for sports broadcast signals bill

The Lok Sabha on Thursday approved a bill making it mandatory for private broadcasters to share live feed of national sports events with Doordarshan and All India Radio on free-to-air basis. The......