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POLITICS
Much on call
Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran is much in demand these days. At the dinner hosted by the Prime Minister on the second anniversary of the UPA Government on Monday evening, Maran was chatting with a few friends when a person came up to say that ... More

More than `stock' phrases
Talking of the CPI(M), the communist outfit has had to change with the times. Having to respond to market-friendly policies of the Government, the party's press releases have a fair sprinkling of stock market jargons these days. Sample the latest ... More

`Allied' flavours
The menu at the Prime Minister's dinner to celebrate the UPA Government's anniversary reflected the regional flavour of the supporting parties. There was one table with Awadhi food (for the RJD), two tables offering South Indian fare (the ... More

AGRICULTURAL POLICY
Higher seed subsidy lures 9 lakh farmers in Karnataka
The Karnataka Government's decision to increase subsidy on seeds for small and marginal farmers has so far attracted nine lakh members who have registered with the Raitha Samparka Kendras (farmers' contact centres) for availing the facility ... More

SECURITY
US security rules will drive up shippers' costs
Security requirements include 24-hour surveillance, high walls, sniffer dogs More

Navy to build another base near Vizag
Admiral Arun Prakash, the Chief of Naval Staff, said here that the Navy was looking to the south of Visakhapatnam for the new base, as the existing one had become crowded. "We have a narrow entrance to the port. Hence, we want to build the base ... More

As Boeing awaits fighters deal, Indian cos eye $3-b offsets biz
TCS, Wipro, Infosys show interest, besides HAL, Tatas, L&T More

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