The villagers opposing the mega steel project of Posco near Paradip on Friday observed &lsquo;Black Day&rsquo; even as the South Korean steel major&rsquo;s MoU with the state government completed seven years on Friday. Waving black flags and wearing black ribbons round their wrists and foreheads, the villagers under the banner of Posco Pratirodh Sangram Samiti (PPSS) staged a demonstration at Dhinkia.

Anti-Posco brigade observes 'Black Day'

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India&rsquo;s bilateral trade with Germany is likely to touch Euro 20 billion during the current year 2012, showing a growth of 11 per cent over the previous year, S M Krishna, external affairs minister said, here on Friday.

Indo-German trade may cross Euro 20 bn mark 

The Andhra Pradesh government asked the AP Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) to terminate the agreement entered into with Rakshana Steels Limited for supply of iron ore to the steel plant proposed by the firm.

Govt cancels steel project proposed by kin of YSR

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said all concerns for the greenfield airport in Goa had been addressed, and global tenders for the project would be invited in September.

Goa govt to invite global bids for Mopa airport in Sept

The Centre would take steps to expedite the process of sanctioning funds for Bhadrak-Dhamra road widening project taken up at an investment of around Rs 160 crore, said Srikant Jena, Union minister of state for statistics, programme implementation and chemicals &amp; fertilizers.

Centre to fast track Dhamra road project

Reacting to a writ petition filed by the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) at the high court over a state government notification on mineral trade restriction, the government maintained that the steps taken are well within the precinct of the law and are legal, reasonable, and meant to sub-serve the interest of mineral development and the society at large.

Mineral trade restrictions 'within precinct of law', says govt

The state government has decided to entrust the task of scrutiny and approval of design of small hydro-electric projects (SHEPs) proposed by private developers to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Roorkee.

IIT-Roorkee to vet design of small hydro projects

A troubled economy, freefall of the rupee, and add to it the political pressure in the race to Raisina Hill. Perhaps for a respite from the concerns, the United Progressive Alliance&rsquo;s (UPA) Presidential aspirant Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday sought divine intervention at Belur Math, the headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Mission.

Pranab seeks divine intervention ahead of Presidential battle

Chhattisgarh government has banned new recruitment and selection process in different state government departments.

Chhattisgarh govt bans new recruitment, selection in state depts

BJP MP Balbir Punj on Sunday refused to comment on whether the party would take action against veteran leader Keshubhai Patel and other dissidents, who have opened a front against Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP decision on dissidents at right time: Punj

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BJP national president Nitin Gadkari's younger son Sarang on Sunday tied the nupital knot with his class mate Madhura at a wedding hall in Mahal area in eastern part of city amidst chanting of vedic mantras.

Gadkari's younger son Sarang weds in low-key affair

Concerned over mass resignations of panchayat members in Gadchiroli, the Centre has asked the Maharashtra government to ensure safety and security of elected representatives from Maoist threats in the Naxal hotbed.

Centre to Maha govt: Secure panchayat members from Naxals

The Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) has called for setting up a high-powered Working Committee to monitor the speedy implementation of investment proposals signed at the recently concluded Global Investors&rsquo; Meet (GIM 2012).

Monitor all GIM investment proposals: BCIC urges  to set up working committee to monitor GIM proposals

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is all set to establish a centre of excellence (CoE) on innovation, competitiveness and entrepreneurship in Kerala.

CII to form CoE on innovation in Kerala

In a setback to union minister Virbhadra Singh, a special court here on Monday framed corruption charges against him and his wife Paratibha Singh.

Court frames charges against Virbhadra, wife over corruption charges

In a bid to enhance shelf-life of potatoes, Gujarat will soon set up its first potato dehydration centre in Palanpur town with a handling capacity of 500 kg per hour.

State to have first potato dehydration centre soon

The government is worried about the sliding value of the rupee against the dollar and is exploring newer ways to prevent it from sinking further. However, exporters&rsquo; mood, which should have been upbeat and spirited following the rupee&rsquo;s fall, is no different.

Exporters' fail to make hay as dollar shine

Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) is expecting to increase its revenues to Rs 550 crore in the current financial year from Rs 318 crore last year on the back of firm global demand for barytes mineral, which is the single-biggest revenue earner for the state-run mining company.

APMDC gains from global demand for barytes mineral

A nude art work by F N Souza topped Osian's recent art auction that focused on Goa, Cholamandel and South India showcasing antiquities and prints on Tipu Sultan among other artworks and fetching Rs 6.57 crore in net sales.

Art from Goa, South India fetches Rs  6.57 cr at Osian auction in Mumbai	

Although Goa may be known as a foreign tourist destination, domestic visitors have been helping the tourism industry prosper, even after facing competition from destinations like Kerala, official records indicate.

Domestic tourist arrivals in Goa highest for calender year 2011

The recent announcement by the government on the changes in the services tax structure will have a positive impact on the goods and services tax (GST), according to JM Kennedy, director of Tax Research Unit, a part of the Central Board of Excise &amp; Customs (CBEC).

'Changes in service tax structure will have great impact on GST'

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