Thursday, November 25, 2010

2G: Advani's blunt reply to Speaker?

2G: Advani's blunt reply to Speaker?

2G: Advani's blunt reply to Speaker?

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In a bid to break the deadlock in Parliament Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar spoke to BJP Parliamentary Party leader LK Advani and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj. Sources say the Speaker called up Advani and asked him what should be done to end the deadlock. The BJP leader apparently told her that she should ask the government how it can be resolved.


26/11: No force in Force One

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Mumbai's elite anti-terror squad, Force One, was formed just after 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Created along the lines of Israel's Mossad, the commando body is expected to guard the city like a fort and be ready 24 hours to repel any terror attack. But two years later, Force One is yet to gather force, with no home to stay and lack of funds.


Punish 26/11 perpetrators, India tells Pak

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On the second anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, External Affairs Minister, SM Krishna called upon Pakistan to punish the perpetrators of the attacks. He said Pakistan must ensure speedy justice.


Linking ISI to 26/11 attacks 'preposterous': Pak

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Pakistan on Thursday said it was "preposterous" to link the ISI to the Mumbai attacks, a day after a US court issued summons to the powerful spy agency's chief and others in connection with the 2008 carnage.


SKorea's defence chief resigns after NKorea attack

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South Korea's president ordered more troops to a front-line island and dumped his defense minister Thursday as the country grappled with lapses in its response to a deadly North Korean artillery strike.


Home Guards to train students on traffic regulations

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The city home guards plan to coordinate with Chief Education Officer and include both Government and Private schools in and around the city to impart traffic awareness training within a fixed timeframe, a senior official said today.


Lucknow Mahotsava begins

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The ten-day annual 'Lucknow Mahotsava' which will depict the glorious past of the city and its state in the present scenario began here today.


David Cameron in hot water over dwarf joke

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British Prime Minister David Cameron was under fire today after repeating a joke likening the speaker of Parliament to one of Snow White's Seven Dwarfs.


Poland charges 3 men in theft of Auschwitz sign

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Polish prosecutors filed charges today against a Swede with neo-Nazi ties and two Poles acting for profit and said all three had confessed to the brazen theft of the notorious "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign from the gates of the Nazi's Auschwitz death camp last year.


Cabinet approves special plan for Naxal-hit districts

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The Union Cabinet tonight approved a special plan for development of 35 districts affected by Naxalism to address issues like healthcare, schooling and drinking water.


Israeli police blasted for abusing east Jerusalem kids

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Israeli police were accused of "flagrant violations" of the law today over their harsh and at times violent treatment of Palestinian children suspected of stone-throwing in east Jerusalem.


Now, a film on Mamata Banerjee's life

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Mamata Banerjee has now turned muse not for a poet or a painter but for a filmmaker who is making a full length feature in Bengali on the mercurial Trinamool leader.


More trouble ahead for Karnataka Chief Mininster Yeddyurappa?

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Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa is unlikely to have it easy going ahead. The state's Lokayukta says he will go ahead with his own investigation into irregular land deals.Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy says he will take out a rath yatra across the state. But Yeddyurappa remain defiant as ever.


Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: CBI indicts Amit Shah, Gujarat police

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The CBI has indicted both the Gujarat Police and Amit Shah, a close aide of Narendra Modi, in a report submitted today to the Supreme Court on the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.The Gujarat police worked closely with its former boss Amit Shah to help him get bail, says the CBI.


The googlies that Kiran Kumar shall face

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After being sworn in, Kiran Kumar Reddy's first stop as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister was NIMS Hospital here to meet an arogyasree patient. Arogyasree is a pet scheme of former Chief Minister YS Rajashekhara Reddy (YSR), and Reddy seemed to make a statement that he would follow in YSR's footsteps, continuing with his policies and agenda.


Haryana bans use of plastic carry bags

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Haryana Government has imposed total ban on manufacture, distribution, stocking, recycling, selling or using carry bags made of plastic in the state.


No breakthrough in BPO employee's gang rape case

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Police are yet to make any headway in identifying or arresting the four men who allegedly abducted and raped a call centre employee hailing from Mizoram in the national capital.


Government won't cut short Parliament session

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As Parliament continued to be paralysed for the tenth consecutive working day, government today firmly ruled out JPC probe into 2G scam and dared the Opposition to move 'No-Confidence Motion' if it was not satisfied with its offer of PAC examining the matter.


Sarah Palin's latest verbal gaffe - North Korea an ally

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Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin did it again. Her latest gaffe: "But obviously we've gotta stand with our North Korean allies."


2G spectrum scam: Why wasn't Raja questioned, asks Supreme Court

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The CBI has been asked by the Supreme Court to explain why A Raja has not been questioned about his alleged role in the 2G scam. A report by the government's auditor blamed him for costing the government losses of 1.76 lakh crores in 2008 when he chose to award licenses for2G spectrum instead of auctioning it.


Blast at Ooty factory, many feared trapped

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At least five workers at the Cordite factory in Ooty have died in a blast. Two people were injured in the incident.


Prince William, Kate wedding mugs go into production

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A glut of mugs and other souvenirs featuring Prince William and Kate Middleton is set to flood stores in a sales bonanza not seen since the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.


CBI submits final report in Sohrabuddin case

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted the final report in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case to the Supreme Court.


Loan scam: 17 companies on CBI radar

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With mounting evidence that top executives at public sector banks accepted bribes to grant large loans to companies, the CBI has issued notice to 17 corporate groups who allegedly benefitted from the collusion.


US court summons ISI chief, 26/11 mastermind

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A US court has issued summons to senior Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officials, including its powerful chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha, and Mumbai attack masterminds and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) leaders Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in response to a lawsuit filed by relatives of two American victims accusing them of providing material support for the 26/11 attacks.


On eve of 26/11 anniversary, India issues notice to Pak

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India has issued a note verbale to Pakistan on the eve of Mumbai terror attacks asking it to fulfill its "obligation and commitment" to bring to justice the perpetrators of 26/11 carnage. India points out the "lack of progress" in the trial of seven accused in Pakistan who were arrested in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks.


Govt will run Parliament everyday till Dec 13: Bansal

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The government, struggling with an Opposition that refuses to budge from its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) inquiry into the 2G scam, insists for now that it will run Parliament for the scheduled length of the Winter Session.


Hurriyat leader heckled in Chandigarh

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Hurriyat chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, attending a seminar in Chandigarh, was heckled. Protesters tried to interrupt him while he was speaking about Kashmir issue. They shouted slogans and got angry when they were asked to wait for speakers to finish before asking questions.


Posters show Rahul Gandhi as Lord Krishna

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They declare Sonia Gandhi to be Mata India (Mother India) and show Rahul Gandhi as Lord Krishna. Posters lining the streets of Allahabad have annoyed the Opposition.


India better prepared for 26/11-type attack: Air Chief

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On the eve of the second anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal PV Naik on Thursday said the country was "now much better prepared" to tackle Mumbai-type strikes.


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