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Won't succumb to global pressure on emissions: Jairam

Won’t succumb to global pressure on emissions: Jairam

New delhi: Enviornment Minister Jairam Ramesh Saturday said India would not succumb to international pressure on legally binding commitments and will only act in national interest. “I can assure you that we’re not taking on any legally binding commitments under international duress,” he said.

Sai Baba recovering,say doctors

PUTTAPARTHI: Sai Baba,who is undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction,showed signs of recovery on Saturday. “There is a perceptible improvement in the condition of his kidneys. His lung infection has cleared to some extent. But he is still on ventilator,” doctor A N Safaya said.

Sachin,Dhoni to fly Sukhois soon: IAF

Satara: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar will be flying the Su-30MKI,the frontline fighter of the IAF. We are awaiting availability of time from their cricketing commitments. They will be flying once they can spare time, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik said.

Jacob Mathew new WAN-IFRA chief

NEW DELHI: Jacob Mathew,executive editor of the Malayala Manorama Group,has been elected as the president of WAN-IFRA,the first Indian and second Asian to hold the post. WAN-IFRA is a global organisation of editors and publishers,representing more than 18,000 publications,15,000 online sites and over 3000 companies in 120 countries.