Kerala to withdraw sales tax on petrol

Kerala to withdraw sales tax on petrol Thiruvananthapuram: A day after the petrol price hike, the Kerala government at a special cabinet meeting on Thursday decided to forgo the sales tax on petrol, reducing its price by Rs 1.63 per litre. "This will cost the exchequer Rs 218 crore," Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told reporters here. "I have also written to the prime minister, UPA chairperson and petroleum minister, saying that the hike will affect the people...
06:28 PM, May 24, 2012

Don't jump the gun on Afghan pullout: US expert

Don't jump the gun on Afghan pullout: US expert Washington: Instead of diving into a "pseudo" reconciliation process to justify an early pullout of troops from Afghanistan, Obama Administration must pay attention on the fact that Taliban will use any negotiations to strengthen their hold in the country, an eminent US expert has said. The building blocks for genuine peace and stability in Afghanistan are simply not yet in place, said Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation. "The recent...
08:28 AM, Feb 03, 2012

US to end combat role in Afghanistan by 2013

US to end combat role in Afghanistan by 2013 Washington: The US is planning to end its combat operations in Afghanistan by mid 2013 and would switch to a "train-and-assist" role, Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said. Last June, Obama ordered all 33,000 US surge troops home from Afghanistan by the middle of 2012. "Hopefully, by mid- to the latter part of 2013, we'll be able to make a transition from a combat role to a training, advice and...
09:25 AM, Feb 02, 2012

Troops withdrawal from Afghanistan still on track: Obama

Troops withdrawal from Afghanistan still on track: Obama Washington: The United States still intends to withdraw some 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by 2012. The announcement was made by President Barack Obama in a letter to the US Congress. Obama also claimed that his administration had reversed the Taliban momentum. "We have seen great progress in our fight against al Qaeda; we have reversed the Taliban's momentum in Afghanistan; and we continue to see progress in training the Afghan...
09:03 AM, Oct 01, 2011

Fatwa allows fasting men to use nicotine patches

Fatwa allows fasting men to use nicotine patches Dubai: A special fatwa issued by a religious body here has permitted smokers to use nicotine patches during the month of Ramadan to deal with withdrawal symptoms, saying it does not violate the observance of fasting. The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) here issues list of fatwas daily to help Muslims observe their fast in the right manner during Ramadan. "Nicotine patches, which can help smokers to deal...
11:37 AM, Aug 03, 2011

US senator urges troop reduction in Afghanistan

US senator urges troop reduction in Afghanistan Washington: A top US Senator has asked the Obama administration to end its counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and instead focus on counter-terrorism efforts. Speaking just days before the Obama administration's planned announcement to reveal how many US troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan in July, New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez said the strategy in Afghanistan is not winnable. "Since 9-11, we are painfully aware that the world is a different...
12:25 PM, Jun 21, 2011

661 nominations filed for 3rd phase poll in Bihar

661 nominations filed for 3rd phase poll in Bihar Patna: Altogether 661 candidates have filed their nominations for 48 assembly constituencies in Bihar going to poll in the third phase on October 28. A total of 661 candidates have submitted their documents in the 48 constituencies going to poll in the third phase on October 28, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Kumar Anshumali said. Prominent among them are state ministers Renu Kumari (Bettiah), Brishen Patel (Vaishali), R C Sahni (Sugauli),...
12:34 PM, Oct 13, 2010

US army cuts combat troop figure in Iraq

US army cuts combat troop figure in Iraq Baghdad: The US military command in Baghdad said on Friday that the number of forces still stationed in Iraq was 52,000, lower than the figure given on Thursday under the final pullout of combat troops. On Thursday it was said that 56,000 soldiers were still deployed in Iraq. But the military command said that was based on data from August 17 and was already outdated. Under the military drawdown plans,...
03:33 PM, Aug 20, 2010

Govt withdraws some Kashmir troops in peace gesture

Govt withdraws some Kashmir troops in peace gesture 15,000 soldiers to be pulled out from Jammu region. ...
06:30 PM, Oct 29, 2009

Now no unlimited free access to ATMs of other banks

Now no unlimited free access to ATMs of other banks Only five free cash withdrawals in a month allowed from third-party ATMs. ...
01:11 PM, Oct 15, 2009

No fooling: Cash withdrawal from any ATM for free

No fooling: Cash withdrawal from any ATM  for free   Under these circumstances also, some banks plan to expand their ATM network. ...
10:24 AM, Apr 01, 2009

British PM says mission to Iraq to end May 31

British PM says mission to Iraq to end May 31 Brown also called for release of 5 British hostages held in Iraq since '07. ...
04:27 PM, Dec 17, 2008

Taj tragedy survivors stitch up rift, cancel divorce

Taj tragedy survivors stitch up rift, cancel divorce The couple has a 21-year-old daughter who too survived the terror strike. ...
11:13 AM, Nov 30, 2008

Wealth: Save tax while job hopping, transfer PF!

Wealth: Save tax while job hopping, transfer PF! No tax on amount transferred from one co's PF to the other co's PF. ...
02:42 PM, Nov 20, 2008

German rape victim's mother withdraws complaint

German rape victim's mother withdraws complaint Fadela Fuchs had filed her complaint against Rohit on October 14. ...
12:30 AM, Nov 10, 2008
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