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Congress signals it could back Modi’s insurance reform plan

November 24, 2014 0

Modi speaks to the media upon his arrival on the opening day of the winter session of the Indian Parliament in New Delhi

By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The main opposition Congress party signalled on Monday it could support government legislation to liberalise the insurance industry, a long-delayed reform expected to help improve investor confidence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed in August to lift the cap on foreign investment in insurance ventures from 26 percent to 49 percent, but the opposition blocked the move in the upper house of parliament, where he lacks a majority. …

Actress Jeevitha sentenced in cheque bounce case, gets bail

November 24, 2014 0

Hyderabad, Nov 24 (IANS) A city court Monday sentenced Telugu actress-filmmaker and BJP leader Jeevitha to two year imprisonments in a cheque bounce case.

Sartaj Aziz says “No plans yet on India, Pak meeting”

November 24, 2014 0

Kathmandu, Nov. 24 (ANI): Advisor to Pakistan Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz, on Monday said that there were no plans of a meeting between Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit.

India looks forward to better discussions with SAARC nations

November 24, 2014 0

Kathmandu, Nov. 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that New Delhi looks forward to better discussions with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries during the 18th annual summit in Kathmandu.

SAARC Summit: Swaraj does not rule out informal talks between India-Pak

November 24, 2014 0

Kathmandu, Nov. 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday did not rule out an informal meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 18th annual South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit.

Congress leader Murli Deora cremated with full state honours in Mumbai

November 24, 2014 0

Mumbai, Nov.24 (ANI): Former union minister and senior Congress leader Murli Deora was cremated with full state honours at the Chandanwadi Crematorium here on Monday.

Mamata takes on Centre, says conspiracies can’t halt development of WB

November 24, 2014 0

Bongaon (West Bengal), Nov. 24 (ANI): Launching a frontal attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC chief) Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Centre was hatching conspiracies to derail the good work done by her government in the state.

Kirti Azad welcomes SC’s remarks in IPL spot fixing case

November 24, 2014 0

New Delhi, Nov. 24 (ANI): Former cricketer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s remarks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing case and said that he is surprised at Board of Cricket Control in India ‘s (BCCI) claim that BCCI and IPL are separate entities.

Irani upset with media for bringing her personal life under scanner

November 24, 2014 0

New Delhi, Nov. 24 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani, who stoked a controversy following her meeting with an astrologer, lashed out at the media on Monday for bringing her personal life under the scanner.

Sonia, Rahul offer their last respects to Murli Deora

November 24, 2014 0

Mumbai, Nov. 24 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi paid their last respects to veteran leader Murli Deora, who breathed his last early this morning, at the party office here.