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Will seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt, Zaibunnisa: Katju

Notwithstanding actor Sanjay Dutt's statement that he would not apply for mercy, Press Council of India chairman Justice (retd) Markandey Katju on Tuesday said that he would still go ahead and seek......

Rights groups slam UN resolution on Sri Lanka

As the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a United States-sponsored resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka, prominent rights groups on Thursday criticised it for failing to......

Sri Lanka objects to UN Human Rights Council resolution

Sri Lanka on Wednesday stoutly opposed a United States sponsored resolution coming up against the country at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council, terming it as "unfair and unjust". Addressing the......

Must Read: The unstoppable Markandey Katju!

Press Council of India's chief Markandey Katju seems to have an opinion on almost everything -- the state of the media, the strength of the government, awards to film stars, the irrelevance of......

'Nations using terror as state policy are short-sighted'

Talking tough on terror in the backdrop of tension on the Indo-Pak border, India told United Nations Security Council that nations using terror as an "instrument of state policy" are......

Telecom sector is undergoing transition: Pitroda

Terming the present state of the Indian telecom sector as a transition phase, National Innovation Council Chairman Sam Pitroda said on Monday the next revolution is expected to be much bigger than......

US-India trade body raises America Inc's concerns

A top executive of a US-India trade body has urged President Barack Obama to address America Inc’s increasing worries over trade and investment in India.Ajay Banga, Chairman of US-India......

Hyderabad airport: Visa on arrival for passengers

The central government has extended visa-on-arrival facility to international passengers travelling through Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad managed by the GMR Group.Visitors from 11......

Oil Min proposes gas price hike to $6.7

Oil Ministry has moved a Cabinet note to raise the price of natural gas produced by state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and OIL as well as private firms like Reliance Industries to $6.7,......

USIBC, India Inc to lobby against US Immigration Bill

As the Senate Judiciary Committee began its mark-up of the Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform legislation, the United States-India Business Council and India Inc -- led by the......

OCA urges IOC to meet only Sports Ministry delegation

The Olympic Council of Asia has thrown its weight behind IOA's disgruntled acting-President V K Malhotra and Secretary General Randhir Singh and has urged the IOC against meeting officials from the......

India deny Champions Trophy pullout threat

India have no plans to pull out of next month's Champions Trophy over a rumbling controversy surrounding a former Indian player's election to an International Cricket Council (ICC) panel, the Board......

ICC denies BCCI-led 'vote-fixing' claims

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed allegations of vote-fixing following the Tim May affair, saying that '"confusion" over procedures was the reason for a re-vote in a troubled......

IPL qualifier and eliminator shifted to Delhi

The first Qualifier and Eliminator of the high-profile Indian Premier League was shifted to Delhi from Chennai, putting an end to the uncertainty over the venue for the crucial matches. The......

Decision on venue for IPL Qualifier, Eliminator deferred

Indian Premier League authorities will ascertain whether the Tamil Nadu government will allow Sri Lankan players to play in the first qualifier and the eliminator in Chennai next month......

People speak for council of states

QNA

Q. BCCI says it is a private body and therefore RTI does not apply to it ! Then how come a Team selected by it represents India ?
Syed Ilyas: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/bcci-says-it-is-a-private-body-and-therefore-rti-does-not-ap/25635372/answers/

Q. PARLI KE MAYNE ? ?
SHANKER: A. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), headquartered at Mumbai, India, is the national governing body for all cricket in India and the...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/parli-ke-mayne--/25568237/answers/25635411

Q. What does KGB stand for ... ? what was itz main function....?
Pradipta Pati: A. Parli is a city and a municipal council in Beed district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-does-kgb-stand-for-...--what-was-itz-main-function..../25256289/answers/25568289

Q. Should there be minimum qualifications for Journalists, as stated by Press Council Chief Justice Markandey Katju?
Farhaan: A. In Russian KGB means Komitjet Gosudarstvjennoj Bjezopasnosti, translated this means Committee for State SecurityAs a state committee with...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/should-there-be-minimum-qualifications-for-journalists-as-st/25228090/answers/25256325

Q. What is the difference between Lok sabha and Rajya Sabha ?
Shaakal: A. Even the president, PM or the MPs or MLAs...........who rule the country dont have that. Why only for journalists? more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-difference-between-lok-sabha-and-rajya-sabha-/25164363/answers/25228100

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C J George elected chairman of CII Kerala state council

Shyam Srinivasan, Managing Director & CEO, The Federal Bank Ltd has been elected Vice Chairman of CII. ...

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‘Higher edu deptt going paperless in 6 months’

Jammu, May 23: Chairing the 2nd meeting of the Advisory Council for Higher Education here on Thursday, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah laid thrust on... ...

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/May/24/-8216-higher-edu-deptt-going-paperless-in-6-months-8217--61.asp

State may form legal panel on Cauvery row

Law Minister T B Jayachandra said on Thursday that a committee of legal experts was likely to be formed to look into the pros and cons of the... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/334260/state-may-form-legal-panel.html

BJP, Religious Minority Council meet

GUWAHATI, May 23 - In a significant development that is expected to have far reaching repercussions in minority politics in the State, the... ...

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=may2413/city07

Soon eligibility test must for teacher jobs

The State government will soon make the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for teachers in all schools. This eligibility test will be in... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/334235/soon-eligibility-test-must-teacher.html

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