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Ansari meets Kuwaiti leaders; says India’s growth process “stable and sustainable”

Indian Vice-President M. Hamid AnsariIndian Vice-President M. Hamid Ansari, who is visiting Kuwait, Tuesday met Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah; the Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah; and the Kuwaiti Ministers for Oil, Foreign Affairs and Finance.

Manmohan Singh, a second term as prime minister?

Manmohan Singh, a second term as prime minister?New Delhi - Manmohan Singh became India's first Sikh prime minister in 2004 when Indian National Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi stunned her supporters by refusing the post and nominated instead her most trusted lieutenant.

A former academic and bureaucrat, Singh, 76, headed a coalition government for five years and is the ruling United Progressive Alliance's prime ministerial candidate in this year's elections.

Facts and figures on India's general election

India's general electionNew Delhi - Information on India's general elections, which have been staggered over five dates, April 16, 23 and 30 and May 8 and 13:

* Voting in some states will take place over several stages, and the final results are to be announced May 16.

* More than 714 million people form the electorate, an increase of 43 million voters over the last elections in 2004.

* Voter turnout has ranged from 55 to 63 per cent since the first general elections in 1952.

* Voters are to select 543 members of the Lok Sabha, or lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi to address rally in riot-hit Kandhamal today

Congress General Secretary Rahul GandhiKandhamal, Apr. 8: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will address a rally in Orissa’s riot-hit Kandhamal District today.

During his visit, Rahul will attend meetings at Baliguda in Kandhamnal and Dharmagarh in Kalahandi districts.

The district administration has strengthened security at Baliguda, the epicentre of last year''s communal riots.

According to sources, the BJP has decided to bring Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to divert the people’s attention from Rahul’s address on the same day.

Videocon to launch DTH Services throughout India on April 27

videoconAfter many delays, Videocon Industries, an India-based electronics goods manufacturing company has finalized April 27 as launch date of DTH services with the name of 'D2H+'.

It may be noted that the company is entering the DTH space in India in the presence of other competitors like Dish TV, Sun TV, Doordarshan, Tata Sky, Big TV and Airtel.

According to sources close to the development, the company will launch integrated digital televisions (iDTVs) and set top boxes (STBs) with 4-5 subscription options. The company is planning to sell 70-80 per cent IDTVs and 20 per cent STBs.

President congratulates Indian team on series victory in New Zealand

President congratulates Indian team on series victory in New ZealandNew Delhi, Apr 7: President Pratibha Patil has congratulated Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on his team winning the Test series in New Zealand today.

In her message, the President said, "I congratulate all members of your team on the magnificent achievement of winning the just concluded Test Series against New Zealand in New Zealand after a gap of 41 years. The nation is proud of this achievement."

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