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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......

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......

Should India's telecom backbone be MADE in China?

It has been reported that the National Security Council has specifically warned that imports from China, which are over half of imports in the relevant category of telecom equipment, pose......

Gold demand is likely to come down, says Rangarajan

Gold demand is likely to fall as easing of general inflation rate will make investment in financial products more attractive than the yellow metal, PMEAC Chairman C Rangarajan said on Wednesday.......

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......

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QNA

Q. PARLI KE MAYNE ? ?
SHANKER: A. more

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

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

Q. Press Council chairman Mr Katju hit out at Gujarat CM Narendra Modi describing as phoney his claims of development in the state. Asked what he thought of Modis third successive win in assembly elections, he said everyone knows how polls are fought and won these days in the country. (TOI)(1) Why all this sound and fury after the results have been declared? (2) By this second statement is he declaring all elected governments (including UPA 2 as null and void?
Vikram: A. Members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible voters. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of State Legislative...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/press-council-chairman-mr-katju-hit-out-at-gujarat-cm-narend/24728312/answers/25164378

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5 coal mine workers shot dead by militants in Meghalaya

Five migrant labourers were shot dead and few others were injured when suspected tribal militants indiscriminately fired upon them in a mining... ...

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Non-performance led to UP shakeup

The Congress on Monday removed all eight zonal presidents in UP. They were appointed as zonal presidents only late last year and there were... ...

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From the Hindu Kush, a plea for Indian help

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TEAM HERALD teamherald@herald-goa.com PANJIM: The Sanguem Municipal Council has tendered the work of upgradation of the roads and constructing the... ...

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