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SRK detention: Ambika Soni suggests tit for tat

The government today reacted sharply to detention of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan at an US airport, saying many such incidents have taken place in that country and suggested a tit for tat. "I......

Govt's dig: Glad Team Anna's intentions are now clear

With Team Anna indicating that they may come out with a political alternative, the government on Thursday claimed that its stand on the movement by Anna Hazare and his team has been vindicated and......

'Govt can't act if its every policy is voted over in Parliament'

Information and Broadcasting minister Ambika Soni is a veteran Congress leader who has mellowed with time. A member of the Group of Ministers on media, Soni spoke to rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt......

No confirmation on Mullah Omar's death: Afghan

Afghanistan on Tuesday said it has received reports of reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar being killed, but they have not been confirmed. "As spokesperson of our security office......

'Khurshid an upright minister, he isn't running away'

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Saturday said Law Minister Salman Khurshid will respond to the allegations against him on returning from his foreign visit and questioned......

Govt disagrees with Wipro chief's remarks on governance

The government on Tuesday disagreed with Wipro chairman Azim Premji's remarks about 'complete absence of decision making' in the government but said 'we need to rectify that impression' as opinions......

Railway staff to get 78 days' bonus

Over 12.60 lakh (1.26 million) non-gazetted Railway employees will benefit from a decision by the Union Cabinet on Friday to give the highest ever productivity linked bonus equivalent to 78 days'......

How govt aims to plug gaps in benami law

As the government faces heat over corruption and black money, it is planning to bring a law to prevent the misuse of benami transactions, a key source of illicit funds. The Cabinet on Thursday......

Govt to discuss content code for news channels

The issue of content code for television news channels will be discussed with all stake holders to find a solution, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said on Friday. "The......

'Available spectrum for mobile TV far below requirement'

The Information and Broadcasting Ministryon Tuesdaysaid it could not put in place a regulatory framework for mobile TV service as the available spectrum for the service was far below......

'Sunny Leone's past should not be held against her'

Wading into the debate over appearance of Sunny Leone on reality TV show Bigg Boss 5, Press Council of India Chairperson Justice Markandey Katju said the Indo-Canadian porn star's past should not......

ICC bars media from covering WC final

The International Cricket Council has once again barred electronic media from covering the all-important cricket World Cup final for breaching the media guidelines. According to sources, the......

ICC allows news channels access to Ind-Pak match

The ICC on Tuesday agreed to allow Indian TV channels to attend the high-voltage World Cup semi-finals between India and Pakistan following a request from Information and Broadcasting Minister......

Govt increases monetary support for Delhi CWG

Hit by delays and escalating cost of infrastructure, the 2010 Commonwealth Games received a massivemonetary boost on Thursday with the central government allocating Rs 1620 crore as loan to the......

Tendulkar in running for Bharat Ratna

The name of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is one of the most recommended by various groups for the Bharat Ratna award. This has been confirmed by Information and Broadcasting minister Mrs Ambika......

Prasar Bharti defends CWG telecast deal

Coming out in defence of its deal with UK-based SIS Live for telecast of the Commonwealth Games, Prasar Bharti on Monday said the selection of the company was made with the approval of Minister for......

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