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`Indo-Pak trade has increased despite border tensions`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 16:14

Trade between India and Pakistan has been continuously rising despite recurring border tensions but is yet to tap its estimated potential of USD 12 billion, according to a study compiled by the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

308 communal incidents till June this year

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 16:08

A total of 308 communal incidents were reported in the country in the first six months of this year of which 56 have taken place in Uttar Pradesh, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

JD-U MP protests after certain words expunged in RS

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 15:59

A JD-U member in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday protested against his certain words being expunged from his speech on Monday, prompting Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien to have a relook.

Congress must account for all post-Independence riots in India: Najma Heptullah

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 15:33

With the Congress creating an uproar in Parliament over the Communal Violence Bill, the BJP on Wednesday hit back at its president Sonia Gandhi for her remarks on "increase" in communal incidents in the country after it came to power, saying the charges were "baseless" and an outcome of the party`s "desperation".

UGC schemes for empowerment of SCs, STs, minorities

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 15:03

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is implementing a number of schemes for educational empowerment of SCs, STs and minorities that include setting up of equal opportunity cells and scholarships.

Suspected terrorist Arshad Khan sent to police custody

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 15:00

Pakistani national Arshad Khan, arrested in connection with alleged conspiracy of Lashkar-e-Toiba to carry out attacks in Delhi and adjoining areas, was on Wednesday remanded to nine days police custody by a Delhi court.

NDA govt will not entertain FDI in multi-brand retail: Nirmala Sitharaman

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 14:58

Clearing government stand on FDI in multi-brand retailing, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the NDA government will not "entertain" foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail.

India conducts successful trial of surface-to-air Akash missile

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 15:37

India on Tuesday successfully conducted trials of its indigenously developed surface-to-air `Akash` missile, which has a strike range of 25 kms, as part of a user trial by the Air Force from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.

`Congress launched direct cash transfer scheme with political motive`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 14:53

The UPA government launched the direct cash benefit transfer scheme with political motives and without preparation, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday, causing an uproar in the house.

Congress MPs demand early debate on communal violence

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 14:52

Congress in Lok Sabha on Wednesday demanded an early debate on communal violence in the country and questioned the delay in holding it, prompting the Speaker to warn it against casting aspersions on the Chair.