Western sanctions draft targets Iran`s banks abroad
A Western proposal for fresh UN sanctions on Iran includes a call for restricting new Iranian banks abroad and urges "vigilance" against the Islamic Republic`s central bank, diplomats said on Friday.

UN to call for another probe into Gaza conflict
Fourteen months after the outbreak of the Gaza war, the UN General Assembly was set to again tackle the conflict with a new draft resolution to be debated on Friday.

UIDAI to appoint consultants to draft RFPs in next few wks
Unique Identification Development Authority is likely to appoint consultants to help it draft the RFP (request for proposals) for managed service providers over the next few weeks, its Chairman, Nandan Nilekani, said.

No draft prepared on Iran sanctions: US
The United States on Friday denied reports that it has prepared a draft UN resolution for sanctions on Iran and is ready to be distributed among the members of the Security Council.

Ministers should speak in Marathi: Maha draft cultural policy
Ministers in Maharashtra should speak in Marathi at government and public functions, a draft cultutal policy submitted to Chief Minister Ashok Chavan here on Friday says.

Govt ready to draft policy for steel manufacturers: Modi
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government was ready to draft a separate policy for stainless steel manufacturers.

Govt seeks public opinion on draft consumer policy
The government has formulated a draft national consumer policy with an aim to ensure that goods, services and technology are available to the consumers at reasonable prices and good quality.

Mysterious draft adds to climate suspense
Developing countries are angry that a draft text has been prepared by the Danish has not been circulated.

Cabinet clears draft of prisoner transfer treaty with B’desh
The government on Wednesday approved a draft agreement with Bangladesh which provides for transfer of sentenced persons.

Rich nations, emerging economies criticise first climate draft
The first draft treaty to arrest climate change was a target of attack by developed countries who dubbed the document as "flawed".