Cong MLAs from Telangana for proportionate spending of funds!

Congress MLAs hailing from Telangana today requested Chief Minister K Rosaiah to ensure proportionate spending of funds in their region so as to avoid any regional imbalance.
Source: Zee News : States | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:34 am

Sailor killed, 2 injured in submarine fire in Vishakapatnam!

A sailor was killed and two others sustained injuries after fire broke out in a naval submarine at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam city of Andhra Pradesh Friday evening, police said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

Australian police identifies body of Indian found in Oct!

Australian Police has revealed the identity of the Indian national whose body was found in October last year near the New South Wales-Victorian border.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

India`s unity in diversity unique: Aram-I!

India`s unity in diversity and diversity in unity is unique and a model for all nations, Catholicos Aram-I of the Holy See of Cicilia of the Armenian Apostolic Church said today.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

J-K govt forms committee to look into issues of pvt colleges!

The Jammu and Kashmir government today constituted a committee to look into the issues of management quota and fee structure for private professional colleges.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

Pune blast death toll rises to 17!

The death toll in the February 13 German Bakery blast here rose to 17 with a 23-year-old woman succumbing to injuries Thursday night, hospital sources said.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

Kabul blasts: India to send special plane to bring bodies!

India is sending a special aircraft to Afghanistan to bring back the bodies of its nationals including Army officials, who died in suicide attacks in Kabul on Friday.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

Harpreet murder case`s next hearing on March 12!

A court here has fixed March 12 and 13 as the next dates for the hearing of the alleged murder of Harpreet Kaur, daughter of former SGPC chief Jagir Kaur.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

MF Husain to accept Qatar citizenship: Son !

MF Husain has accepted Qatar`s offer of an honorary citizenship, according to his son.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

India and Pakistan may go to war again!

A former Bush-era official has warned that the two neighbours might go to war again.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

Police seek 26/11 court nod to dispose off seized RDX!

Police have sought permission from a special court to dispose off around 24 kgs of RDX recovered from the 26/11 target terror target spots here.
Source: Zee News : India National | 27 Feb 2010 | 5:33 am

Schumacher admits his car is too slow to win Bahrain grand prix

The Mercedes GP star ended pre-season testing in just over a second behind Williams rookie Nico Hulkenberg, who was the quickest.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 3:09 am

Srikrishna committee is a farce: Venkaiah Naidu

'Committees can't decide the future of the state and there should be a political solution to this burning issue,' the senior BJP leader said.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 3:08 am

India may offer IT expertise to Saudi during Singh's visit - Economic Times


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India may offer IT expertise to Saudi during Singh's visit
Economic Times
27 Feb 2010, 1516 hrs IST, PTI RIYADH: India may offer Saudi Arabia its expertise in key areas like IT and pharmaceuticals during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit to the kingdom beginning from Saturday. Singh, who is scheduled to arrive ...
Manmohan to visit Saudi Arabia, first PM in 28 yearsHindustan Times
PM: Talks with Pakistan do not mean change in India's stand on terrorNetIndian
PM to leave for Saudi Arabia todayOneindia
Press Trust of India -indiablooms -All India Radio
all 163 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Feb 2010 | 3:08 am

Hamilton raring to launch his F1 title bid

Hamilton was eighth fastest on his penultimate day of pre-season testing for McLaren in Barcelona on Friday.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 3:07 am

Sachin is better than Bradman: Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan could not witness the record-breaking double century as he skipped the first two matches of the series due to his sister's wedding.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am

Chile quake generated tsunami: US agency

The massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile early on Saturday generated a tsunami that may have been destructive along the coast near the epicenter.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:53 am

Rajan Bharti Mittal is new FICCI president

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Rajan Bharti Mittal, vice chairman and managing director of Bharti Enterprises, Saturday took over as the president of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:50 am

Bhushan Steel to invest $6.07 billion in steel plant

The proposed plant would have a production capacity of 0.6 million tonnes per annum, Bhushan Steel said in a statement.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:44 am

Non-practising allowance for government doctors

To prevent government doctors from private practise, the Uttarakhand government has decided to allot 25% of their basic salary as non-practising allowance, officials said today.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:43 am

South Africa elect to bat first in final India ODI

AHMEDABAD (Reuters) – South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third and final one-day international against India on Saturday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:34 am

South Africa bat first against India in third ODI - Hindustan Times


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South Africa bat first against India in third ODI
Hindustan Times
AP South Africa captain Jacques Kallis won the toss and decided to bat first in the third and final limited-overs international against India at Sardar Patel Stadium on Saturday. India has already taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series ...
Live: Bosman departs after a quick century standIndia Today
South Africa elect to bat first in final India ODIReuters India
Kallis wins toss, South Africa to batPress Trust of India
Rediff -Zee News -The News International
all 17 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:32 am

Exposing Indian democracy - Express Buzz


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Exposing Indian democracy
Express Buzz
It has now become abundantly clear that Qatar has offered MF Husain citizenship, though it is not entirely clear yet whether one of India's greatest artists has accepted the offer yet. If he does, he will have to renounce Indian citizenship. ...
Husain accepts Qatari offerThe Hindu
'I won't blame my father if he accepts Qatar offer'Indian Express
'Qatar nationality for Husain win for Hindutva'Press Trust of India
BreakingNewsOnline. -Daily News & Analysis -Times of India
all 238 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:31 am

Pune blast toll climbs to 17 - Economic Times


Oneindia

Pune blast toll climbs to 17
Economic Times
PUNE: The toll in the February 13 German Bakery blast has risen to 17 with a 23-year-old woman from Ambala succumbing to her injuries, police said. Her body was handed over to her relatives Saturday afternoon. Aditi Jindal, an interior designer who had ...
YouTube webcasts banned Pune blast footageWorld News
Pune blast toll rises to 17The Hindu
Police chief promises steps to take bakery blast footage off WebIndian Express
Hindustan Times -Times of India -MyNews.in
all 35 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Trinamool Congress opposes fuel tax hike

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In what could spell trouble for the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA), key constituent Trinamool Congress (TC) Saturday said it will oppose the government's decision to increase central tax on petrol and diesel.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

'Dilwale Dulhania...' completes 750 weeks

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Love story 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', one of the biggest blockbusters of Hindi films, has completed 750 weeks of continuous screenings in a cinema hall.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Class 11 girl raped by three classmates

Lucknow, Feb 27 (IANS) A Class 11 girl was allegedly raped at gunpoint by three of her classmates in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, police said Saturday, adding that the suspects were absconding.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

NC-PDP feuding raises Left hackles

Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) The continuous squabbling between the ruling National Conference and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly has provoked senior Left leader Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami to propose that they be given a separate place 'to settle their scores'.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am

Four more persons involved in Goa bomb blast: NIA

The NIA said these suspects were present during the testing of explosions, held two months before the actual blast, in the forests of Talaulim village, North Goa.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:27 am

Indian doctors serving under difficult conditions in Kabul: PM

The medical fraternity in our country has been serving our people under very difficult conditions with great distinction," said Manmohan Singh
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:23 am

BJP President Gadkari deplores resumption of dialogue with Pakistan

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has criticized the Centre for resuming dialogue with Pakistan.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:20 am

India's Budget propels growth, puts recession in past: USIBC

US India Business Council (USIBC) today said India's Budget 2010-11 defined important steps aimed at fuelling growth and signalled that the global recession is a thing of the past.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:19 am

Kallis wins toss, South Africa elect to bat

South Africa have brought back Loots Bosman and Morne Morkel apart from giving Lonwabo Tsotsobe his first game of the series.
Source: Daily News & Analysis | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:15 am

South Africa decide to bat against India

Ahmedabad, Feb 27 (IANS) South Africa captain Jacques Kallis won the toss and decided to bat in the third and the last One-day International against India at Motera here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:10 am

Sikh festival Holla Mohalla starts at Anandpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Feb 27 (IANS) The three-day Sikh festival Holla Mohalla started here at the Keshgarh Sahib Gurdwara Saturday amid huge fanfare and enthusiasm.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:10 am

Massive earthquake hits Chile, 6 dead

A massive magnitude-8.8 quake struck Chile early Saturday, triggering a tsunami and rattling buildings in the capital Santiago. President Bachelet said six people were killed and that more deaths were possible.
Source: The Times of India | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:06 am

2 Air India loaders nabbed for stealing cash from check-in bag

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) The Mumbai police arrested two Air India (AI) loaders and busted a seven-member gang indulging in thefts at the cargo complex near the international airport in two separate cases, a police official said here Saturday.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am

18 prisoners flee after attacking police in Haryana

Palwal (Haryana), Feb 27 (IANS) Eighteen prisoners who were being taken for a court hearing here escaped after attacking a police party here Saturday, authorities said.
Source: India News latest RSS headlines - India's News.Net | 27 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am

SRK: Saif, dont fall asleep at Filmfare Awards!


Source: The Times of India | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:59 am

Bhushan Steel to invest Rs 28K cr in Karnataka

Steel maker Bhushan Steel said on Saturday it plans to invest about Rs 28,000 cr ($6.07 billion) to set up a value-added steel plant in Karnataka.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:49 am

Budget 2010: DMK demands rollback of fuel price hike

After Mamata Banerjee, UPA ally DMK sought rollback of fuel hike, saying it will have 'cascading effect' on food prices at a time when the govt and states were 'grappling with food inflation.' Blog | Highlights | Special
Source: The Times of India | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:35 am

India to break double-digit growth barrier soon: FM

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today exuded confidence the economy would soon break the double-digit growth barrier and said the stimulus measures will not be fully withdrawn until a robust recovery is achieved.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:34 am

PM to Afghan President: Ensure protection for Indians

In the wake of the terror attack in Kabul, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requested Afghan president Hamid Karzai to ensure full protection for Indians in Afghanistan.
Source: The Times of India | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:26 am

Class 11 girl raped at gunpoint by three classmates in UP

A Class 11 girl was allegedly raped at gunpoint by three of her classmates in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, police said on Saturday. The suspects are absconding.
Source: The Times of India | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:24 am

'Less demand to slow gems, jewellery export growth'

Slow demand revival in the US and the Europe might slow down export growth of Indian gems and jewellery in the short term, says a study conducted by the Export-Import Bank Of India (EXIM).
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:24 am

National Conference demands apology from opposition for Facebook slur - Daily News & Analysis


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National Conference demands apology from opposition for Facebook slur
Daily News & Analysis
Jammu: The ruling National conference has demanded an apology from the state's main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) for depicting three generations of the Abdullah family as '3 Idiots' on social networking site Facebook. ...
Sagar roars like lion, Mehbooba gives fox slipPunjabNewsline.com
NC, PDP spar over 3 Idiots poster on FacebookHindustan Times
3 Idiots: Kashmir politics plummets to a new lowIBNLive.com
BreakingNewsOnline. -Economic Times -Kashmir Watch
all 67 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:23 am

Huge 8.8-magnitude quake hits Chile - USGS

SANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) - A massive magnitude-8.8 earthquake struck near the coast of south-central Chile early on Saturday, shaking buildings and causing blackouts in parts of the capital Santiago, 200 miles (320 km) away.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 27 Feb 2010 | 1:17 am

Major national happenings during the week Feb 20-26

Batala (Punjab): Members of Christian and Hindu communities clashed and indulged in vandalising public property here over publication of a picture of Jesus Christ in an allegedly objectionable manner, prompting authorities to clamp an indefinite curfew.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:42 am

Weekly review: Markets end Budget week in green

This was an extremely eventful week for the markets. Events like the Railway Budget, economic survey and the the Union Budget were presented before the people. The Sensex gained 1.4% or 238 points to end at 16,429 this week.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:34 am

Govt to earn Rs 40,000 cr from excise hike, petro duties

The government today said it will earn an additional Rs 40,000 crore from the hike in excise and restoration of duties on petroleum products, while it will lose Rs 21,000 crore due to income tax sops.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:29 am

PM embarks on visit to Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh embarks on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia today with an aim to bolster strategic ties including defence and security cooperation to promote greater stability in the region.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:18 am

Adani Group MD arrested in duty evasion case

Central Bureau of Investigation today said it has arrested Rajesh Adani, Managing Director of Adani Enterprises, a part of the Rs 26,000 crore Adani group, on charges of evasion of customs duty to the tune of Rs 80 lakh.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:12 am

Iceberg-glacier collision could trigger climatic changes


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Petrol, diesel prices hiked


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Pranab eyes the long-term


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

India condemns Kabul attacks


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Husain accepts Qatari offer


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Choice of decibel over decimal lets government off price hook


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Tiger census begins in Buxa


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

9 Indians killed in Taliban attack on hotels


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Banned footage to be removed


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

Budget focus on fiscal prudence to sustain growth


Source: The Hindu - Front Page | 27 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

AIG posts $8.9 bn loss on loan repay, reserves

American International Group Inc reported a quarterly loss of $8.9 billion, hurt by loss reserves and efforts to repay the US government, as it struggles to find its feet more than a year after its $182.3 billion rescue.
Source: Business Standard | News Now | 26 Feb 2010 | 11:54 pm

More funds to clean Ganga, drop in wildlife protection - Times of India


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More funds to clean Ganga, drop in wildlife protection
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The annual budget for the ministry of environment and forests saw a 15% jump with finance minister Pranab Mukherjee doubling the allocation for cleaning the Ganga river while reducing the funds for wildlife conservation. ...
Budget 2010: High on renewable energy, but IT loses ticket to holidayEconomic Times
Coal cess to pay for clean energy fundThe Hindu
Govt to earn Rs 2000 cr from cess on coalHindu Business Line
Express Buzz -Daily News & Analysis -Business Standard
all 32 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 26 Feb 2010 | 11:51 pm

'End the secrecy surrounding the Budget'

In most democracies, budget proposals are not a secret. They are debated and discussed in public. It's time to stop making them hush-hush affair, says Yashwant Sinha, who has presented 5 Budgets as FM.
Source: The Times of India | 26 Feb 2010 | 10:30 pm

'My name is Osama... And I am a Gujju trader'

It is one thing to have a name like Rizwan Khan and go around telling everyone, including the president of US, that you are not a terrorist. But what if your name is Osama, Saddam or Dawood in real life?
Source: The Times of India | 26 Feb 2010 | 9:30 pm

Filmfare Awards: The countdown begins!


Source: The Times of India | 26 Feb 2010 | 9:21 pm

Mamata upset with service tax on Railways, protests - IBNLive.com


SINDH TODAY

Mamata upset with service tax on Railways, protests
IBNLive.com
New Delhi: Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee is among the MPs who are upset with Pranab Mukherjee's Union Budget. The reason for Mamata being upset is that the Railways will no longer be exempted from service tax for transportation of goods, ...
Budget fuels Trinamul ireCalcutta Telegraph
Service tax on rail freight troubles RailwaysThe Hindu
Service tax in fine print has Didi sulkingTimes of India
Indian Express -Oneindia -Livemint (blog)
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Source: Nation - Google News | 26 Feb 2010 | 8:11 pm

Budget 2010: What it means for you as an investor

If you a stake in the stock market, it's always a good idea to take a fresh look at how budget proposals could impact your portfolio of stocks and mutual funds.
Source: The Times of India | 26 Feb 2010 | 5:55 pm

Service tax in fine print has Didi sulking

Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee is "unhappy" over the decision to hike fuel prices and raise Rs 800 crore through service tax from railways.
Source: The Times of India | 26 Feb 2010 | 5:33 pm

Freedom at last for Pakistani boy - The Hindu


Freedom at last for Pakistani boy
The Hindu
The Pakistani teenager, Mohammad Ateeq, who landed himself in an Indian prison after having unwittingly boarded the Samjhauta Express and crossed the border, was set free on Friday. The Juvenile Justice Court in Amritsar accepted that no mala fides had ...
Pak boy set freeHindustan Times
Pakistani boy who slipped into India in sleep to go homeSify
Indian court set free Pak teenager mistakenly boarded Samjhauta ExpressPunjabNewsline.com
The News International -Press Trust of India -The Nation, Pakistan
all 27 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 26 Feb 2010 | 3:03 pm

Centre hammers down Delhi Games pitch - Times of India


India Talkies

Centre hammers down Delhi Games pitch
Times of India
NEW DELHI: A month before it presents its own budget, the Sheila Dikshit government received a jolt on Friday with the allocation for Games-bound Delhi in the Union Budget seeing a sharp dip over last year — from a high of Rs 2487.53 crore last year to ...
Walia looks at tighter budgetIndian Express
I'm fully funded: Sports minister MS GillDaily News & Analysis
Union Budget 2010: Commonwealth Games get lion's share in sports budgetEconomic Times
Sify -indiablooms -Business Standard
all 84 news articles »

Source: Nation - Google News | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:23 pm

'Future talks hinge on Pak actions' - Times of India


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'Future talks hinge on Pak actions'
Times of India
NEW DELHI: India has refused to restart the composite dialogue with Pakistan just yet, though the government described the foreign secretary talks as "frank, constructive and useful". Stressing that the dialogue will continue, despite Thursday's fiasco ...
Talk about talksIndian Express
Foreign Secretary talks are 'encouraging step' to restore dialogue: KrishnaThe Hindu
Pakistan wants composite dialogue, India says noHindustan Times
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Source: Nation - Google News | 26 Feb 2010 | 2:14 pm

Myanmar court rejects Suu Kyi appeal

YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar's Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her house arrest, a ruling diplomats said would cast further doubt on the legitimacy of this year's election.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 12:09 pm

Govt hikes fuel prices for first time since July

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government will raise retail motor fuel prices by up to 7.75 percent from midnight on Friday, the first hike since July, a move that will add to already high headline inflation and risks sparking political protests.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 9:25 am

Budget raises borrowing to new record; bonds hit

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's government plans record levels of borrowing next year and will count on surging economic growth to help cut its fiscal deficit, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to be more aggressive in its monetary tightening.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 9:23 am

Up to 9 Indians among 16 killed in Kabul attacks

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban fighters opened fire, hurled grenades and staged suicide bombings in central Kabul on Friday, killing at least 16 people in defiance of the Western-backed government and a NATO offensive.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 6:33 am

Karun Chandhok in "final stages of talks" with Campos

CHENNAI (Reuters) - Karun Chandhok is in the final stages of talks with Campos Meta Formula One team for a drive in the 2010 season, the Indian driver's manager said on Friday.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 6:28 am

FACTBOX - Budget: key proposals, implications

MUMBAI (Reuters) - India will increase market borrowing by 1.3 percent in the next fiscal year to a record level, as it counts on a surging economy and a partial rollback of stimulus measures to cut its fiscal deficit.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 6:14 am

Govt eyes millions in green funds from coal tax

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The government proposed on Friday a small tax on production of coal to raise millions of dollars for a National Clean Energy Fund that could help the world's fourth biggest polluter to shift to a low-carbon economy.

Source: Reuters: Top News | 26 Feb 2010 | 4:28 am