India`s Prez calls for strong defence and effective deterrence!
President Pratibha Patil said a strong defence and an effective deterrence were essential to preserve peace in the country.
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`Goa` per capita income highest, Bihar` lowest`!
Tourist hotspot Goa recorded the highest per capita income among all states and union territories during 2009-10, while Bihar bagged the last spot, Parliament was […]
Woman power: MPs get dose of Meira Kumar`s anger!
She is often heard pleading for order in the Lok Sabha in her soft voice, but on Tuesday – when the world celebrated International Women`s […]
On Women`s Day, MPs pitch for women`s reservation!
Lawmakers on International Women`s Day on Tuesday pitched strongly for one-third representation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.
State govt can`t shirk responsibility on law & order: PC!
As members sought to corner him on increasing crime against women and children, Home Minister P Chidambaram said state governments cannot shirk responsibility in implementing […]
Serious debate on euthanasia needed: Moily!
Government Monday said a serious debate was needed on the issue of euthanasia as there were no laws at present on it in the country […]
Krishna discusses Indian hostage crisis with Egyptian Ambassador!
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has met Egyptian Ambassador Khaled el Bakly and discussed the recent incident of Somali pirates hijacking a ship which […]
What passive euthanasia means !
The term “passive euthanasia” is defined as withdrawal of medical treatment with deliberate intention to hasten a terminally ill-patient`s death.
Indians evacuated from Libya express gratitude to Government!
Around 50 evacuees from West Bengal have conveyed their gratitude to the government for ensuring their safe return.
Assembly polls: EC asks enforcement agencies to keep vigil!
The Election Commission has asked enforcement agencies like DRI to keep a close vigil on suspicious cash withdrawals and fake currency emanating both from inside […]