India's top two law officers have advised NTPC to move Supreme Court at once to secure gas at a contracted price from Reliance Industries (RIL), a position in variance with Oil Ministry's plea on the Ambani borthers' gas dispute.

Top law officers ask NTPC to move SC on RIL gas row

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Concerned over drought conditions in several parts of the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will address the Chief Ministers of all states here on Monday on measures to salvage the situation.

PM to address chief ministers on drought situation on Monday

Swine flu, which has so far claimed 12 lives here, has taken a toll on the business of restaurants and hotels in the city with fewer people venturing out for a quick bite at their favourite eateries .

Swine flu hits restaurant business in Pune

The government today constituted an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM), headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, to tackle drought situation in nearly one-fourth of the country.

Govt forms EGoM to tackle drought situation

In the first case of suspected swine flu, a labourer who had gone to work in Pune was today found suffering from symptoms of the disease in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district.

Suspected swine flu case in Bihar

Riding on firmer demand and improved economic prospects, India's manufacturing firms are optimistic about their businesses in the coming year, a KPMG survey says.

Indian mfg firms optimistic about biz activity in coming yr

The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on 3G mobile telephony is likely to meet on August 27 to decide on the reserve price and number of slots of spectrum to be auctioned.

EGoM on 3G likely to meet on Aug 27

The government will consider a proposal to hive off 773 acres of surplus land of VSNL (now Tata Communications) into a separate company in a crucial meeting on August 26, which if agreed upon will give the exchequer a chance to monetise the real estate.

Govt to examine proposals to hive off VSNL surplus land

Five more swine flu deaths in Pune; countrywide toll 23

Observing that Pakistan is a &quot;critical country&quot; for the US in the long run, a top American General has said Washington wants to have a long term partnership with Islamabad not just military but across the board.

Pak critical country for US: Mullen

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Amidst reports that Taliban and Al-Qaeda terrorists have attacked nuclear sites in Pakistan, the US today said it was &quot;comfortable&quot; with the level of security provided by the Pakistani forces at the facilities.

US 'comfortable' with level of security at Pak nuclear sites

Malaysia has said its business community will enjoy better market access to India as more than 80 percent of its products entering the country will be duty free by 2016 with the historic free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the ASEAN.

India-Asean FTA to make Malaysian goods 80% duty-free by '16

The IMF Board of Governors have approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) equivalent to $250 billion to provide liquidity to global economic system by supplementing its member countries' foreign exchange reserves.

IMF Board approves $250 bn general SDR allocations

US President Barack Obama will attend the 17th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders meeting in Singapore scheduled later this year, White House announced today.

Obama to attend APEC meeting in Singapore

Refraining from commenting over the detention of a North Korean ship by Indian authorities, a top US official today said New Delhi might have been acting under international and domestic law.

India may have been acting under intnl law: US on NKorean ship

The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has welcomed Obama Administration's commitment to renewed US engagement with the world body.

Ban welcomes US commitment to engage UN

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today said the peaceful solution of the Kashmir issue is a &quot;cornerstone&quot; of Pakistan's foreign policy and hoped that the recent steps taken by New Delhi and Islamabad would lead to &quot;solid progress&quot; in improving the situation in the region.

Peaceful solution of Kashmir cornerstone in Pak's FP: Gilani

Seeking partnership opportunities in India's huge education and skills sectors, British experts will visit India next week to form effective partnerships with Indian organisations and increase their capacity.

UKIBC-led delegation to explore skills sector in India

Five mobile phones used by 26/11 terrorists, including Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, were of Chinese origin, witness tells special court in Mumbai.

NEWSALERT: Chinese mobiles were used by 26/11 terrorists, says witness

&quot;The sessions would deliberate on various issues including &quot;Re-Inventing Indian ICT for the new world order,&quot; &quot;Rural India-tapping the latent potential,&quot; among others,&nbsp; S Mahalingam, Chairman of the event and Executive Director and CFO, TCS, told reporters here.

'Connect 2009' to be held from Sept 10-13

Seeking enhanced ties with the Arab world, India has said the countries in this region can benefit from its medical tourism sector under which traditional treatments like Ayurveda are offered at cheaper cost.

Arabs can benefit from Indian medical tourism: Envoy

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