P Chidambaram to head Committee of reconstituted Inter-State Council

The Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council has been reconstituted with Home Minister P Chidambaram as chairman and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and nine Chief Ministers, including Tamil Nadu’s J Jayalalithaa and Gujarat’s Narendra Modi, as members. A number of Union Ministers belonging to Congress allies in the UPA have also been given representation in the Committee which has been reconstituted by the Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh.

SRK banned from Wankhede entry for 5 yrs: IPL Chief says BCCI makes final decision

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has taken a decision to impose a ban of 5 years on actor Shahrukh Khan from entering Wankhede stadium for his alleged misbehavior at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday night. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Union Minister for Science and Technology and President of Mumbai Cricket Assocation Vilasrao Deshmukh said that the 5 year ban will be applicable to all matches being played on Mumbai�s Wankhede Stadium for the next five years.

Former DMK ministers face heat in TN Anti-corruption raids

In Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption has been conducting raids in several places belonging to former State Ministers and DMK leaders. In a press note issued in Chennai today, the Directorate has informed that raids were conducted at eight places belonging to former DMK Minister Mr.

LS discusses problems of procuring food grains & storage

The Lok Sabha took up a debate on problems of procuring food grains and their storage in the country today.Initiating the discussion, Mr.

US announces relaxation of investment restrictions on Myanmar

The United States has announced relaxation of investment restrictions on Myanmar to support democratic and economic reforms there.It has also named senior American diplomat Derek J Mitchell as its first ambassador to Asian country in 22 years.

Fin Min outlines measures for fiscal consolidation

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that the government is taking a number of steps for fiscal consolidation to further strengthen and sustain economic growth. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Mr.

Haryana govt to shelter homes: Get registered by June 30 or face action

Haryana government has asked all the shelter homes to get registered by June 30 or face action.The government has found that more than 95 private shelter homes are running without registration in the state.

Deccan to meet Rajasthan in IPL cricket match today

In the IPL Cricket today, Deccan Chargers will take on Rajasthan Royals at 8 PM in Hyderabad. Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by 21 runs at the Ferozshah Kotla ground in New Delhi last night.