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J&K: Protest against pre-paid phones ban

by india-news-reporter November 1, 2009 India

People in Kashmir are unhappy and protesting the government’s decision to ban pre-paid mobile telephone connections in the state. The home ministry has decided not to issue fresh pre-paid mobile connections and the existing pre-paid SIM cards will not be renewed in the state after November 1.

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Afghanistan’s Abdullah says pulls out of run-off

by india-news-reporter November 1, 2009 India

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah said on Sunday he will not take part in this week’s run-off vote because demands he made for a fair vote had not been met by the government and election officials.

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‘Bankruptcy Code is not effective in times of severe stress’

by reporter October 31, 2009 Finance

During the recent financial crisis, in order to preserve the stability of the financial system, protect the savings of Americans and prevent greater economic fallout, the government was forced to step in and stand behind almost all of these firms. That cannot happen again.

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Why people prefer Naxals over the police

by india-news-reporter October 31, 2009 India

The Central government might be all set to launch a crackdown against Maoists across the country, but the operation is not going to get local support in states like Orissa – not because people support the Maoists, but because they see the police as a more repressive force.

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Lloyds ‘to pay government £2.5bn’

by reporter October 30, 2009 Business News

Lloyds Banking Group is prepared to pay nearly £2.5bn to avoid the Government Asset Protection Scheme, the BBC understands.

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Allow banks to charge more for small loans: Nabard

by reporter October 29, 2009 Finance

At a time when the government is pushing banks to go for financial inclusion, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has suggested that banks be allowed to extend small credit at higher rates.

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Allow banks to charge more for small loans: Nabard

by reporter October 29, 2009 Finance

At a time when the government is pushing banks to go for financial inclusion, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has suggested that banks be allowed to extend small credit at higher rates.

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United Bank plans to launch IPO by January

by reporter October 29, 2009 Finance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved United Bank of Indias (UBIs) initial public offering (IPO), which will reduce the government stake in the bank by 16 per cent.

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United Bank plans to launch IPO by January

by reporter October 29, 2009 Finance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved United Bank of Indias (UBIs) initial public offering (IPO), which will reduce the government stake in the bank by 16 per cent.

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Sesa Goa under fraud investigation

by india-news-reporter October 29, 2009 India

MUMBAI (Reuters) – Sesa Goa, a $5 billion unit of London-listed Vedanta Resources, is being investigated by the government for financial and other irregularities.

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PM hopes Pak, JK separatists will respond positively

by reporter October 29, 2009 Business News

Confident that Jammu and Kashmir was “turning the corner” and entering “a new chapter” in the peace process, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today hoped that the government’s offer of dialogue would be reciprocated in the spirit it has been made.

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Sesa Goa gets govt letter ordering probe

by reporter October 29, 2009 Business News

Vedanta Group firm Sesa Goa today said it has received a letter from the Government of India on Thursday, ordering an investigation into the company.

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Renewed pressure on govt to levy duty on vegetable oils

by reporter October 28, 2009 Finance

Given falling domestic production of edible oils and rising imports to meet increasing local demand, the government is considering a customs levy to protect domestic producers.

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Treasurys rise ahead of auction

by reporter October 28, 2009 Finance

Treasurys advanced Wednesday after the government said new orders for durable goods rose last month and investors braced for a $41 billion offering of 5-year notes.

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Deutsche Post + Deutsche Bahn = De Big Bucks!

by reporter October 28, 2009 Finance

The German coalition government has agreed to sell up to 49 percent of state-owned rail and logistics giant Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn is the parent company of Schenker and BAX Global. The sale comes after agreeing not to include any of the track in the spin-off, Bloomberg reported

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