Thursday, November 25, 2010

CBI submits final report in Sohrabuddin case

CBI submits final report in Sohrabuddin case

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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A day after it arrested the very top rung of some of India's public sector banks and financial institutions for allegedly sanctioning loans in return for bribes, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has now shifted its focus to 17 companies that allegedly received loans.


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.


Dramatic protests, controversial posters for Sonia Gandhi visit

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From black balloons as a sign of protests to posters that declare her Mata India (Mother India), Sonia Gandhi's visit to Allahabad today has begun in controversy.


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.


'I wish I had killed Kasab that day'

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26/11 Mumbai attacks - Railway constable Jillu Yadav, who fired at Pakistani gunman Kasab and his associate Abu Ismail at the CST, after snatching a rifle from a GRP personnel, regrets having not killed the terrorist-duo at the railway station itself, which he says could have saved several lives.


New Chief Minister puts Chittoor on the map

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Nestled along the borders of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh has come into focus thanks to the elevation of N Kiran Kumar Reddy to the post of chief minister.


Parliament logjam: Will the Winter Session end today?

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There is no end to the deadlock in Parliament over the 2G spectrum scam with the Opposition sticking to their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe. On Thursday morning, minutes after the Parliament convened for the day, both houses were adjourned till tomorrow following protests by Opposition MPs.


'You met Kasab, what about us, Mantriji?'

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Niece of Haresh Gohil, a 26/11 victim who lost his life outside Nariman House, writes an open letter to RR Patil, after the Home Minister visited Kasab.


Facebook allows breast cancer survivor's scar pictures

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Facebook has retracted its controversial decision to ban a breast cancer survivor from posting the pictures of her scars on the social networking website, saying it supports the sufferer's right to share her experience with friends.


Nuclear-capable Agni I missile test-fired

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India on Thursday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-I strategic ballistic missile, with a range of 700 kms, as part of the Army's user trial from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Wheeler Island off Orissa coast.


Schools close in Madurai because of heavy rain

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Schools and most colleges in Madurai, Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga districts in Tamil Nadu will remain closed today – a precaution against heavy rain expected in the area today. Heavy rains lashed several parts of Ramanathapuram district causing extensive damage to crops and inundating several housing colonies. Low lying Colonies in Ramanathapuram were also flooded, officials said.


Young Punjabi men duped, stranded in Libya

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Less than a year ago, 24-year-old Sukhwinder Singh was promised a cushy job in a factory in Libya by a travel agent. His family members took a loan of Rs 1 lakh and sent him there. But their dreams were shattered when they received his call a few weeks later. The factory did not exist, he said, and he was living on the streets.


Loan scam: LIC likely to suspend arrested officers pending probe

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After two of its top officers were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly sanctioning loans in return for bribes, the LIC is likely to suspend them pending probe. The LIC board will meet on the issue soon.


Kiran Reddy sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

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Kiran Kumar Reddy was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh today after K Rosaiah resigned on Wednesday citing health reasons. The two big challenges for the Congress in Andhra Pradesh, a rebellious Jagan Mohan Reddy and the Telangana issue, will now be tackled by the new Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy whose name was announced late on Wednesday night as K Rosaiah's replacement.


Loan scam: It’s a case of individual greed, says Banking Secretary

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A day after the very top rung of some of India's public sector banks and financial institutions were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly sanctioning loans in return for bribes, the government has sought to play down the episode.


Meet Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy

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Four-time MLA Kiran Kumar Reddy takes over as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at a time when the state awaits the Srikrishna committee report on Telangana, which could once again throw Andhra Pradesh into political turmoil.


Andhra Pradesh to have Deputy Chief Minister

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Andhra Pradesh will have a Deputy Chief Minister from Telangana region. Law Minister M Veerappa Moily, who was one of the observers for the Congress Legislature Party meeting on Wednesday said, "the Congress President has decided that Andhra Pradesh will have a Deputy Chief Minister from the Telangana region".


Kiran Kumar Reddy to be sworn in as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

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Kiran Kumar Reddy will be sworn in as new Andhra Chief Minister on Thursday. Reddy is the speaker of the current assembly, and was the chief whip of the Congress in the previous government of YS Rajashekhar Reddy.


Bihar Assembly Polls: Nitish to NDTV on victory, Narendra Modi

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Will he allow Narendra Modi to attend his swearing-in? During this interview to NDTV's Prannoy Roy, Nitish Kumar takes that tough question, and explains whether he has any interest in being PM someday.


Bihar Results: What provoked Lalu's slide

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Nitish Kumar's biggest victory – and Bihar's most decisive mandate ever – has taken the biggest toll on Lalu Yadav. For the first time in 30 years, not a single member of the former chief minister's family has been elected to the Bihar Assembly. His wife, Rabri Devi, lost the election from both the constituencies she contested - Raghopur and Sonepur.


Not in race for chief minister, says Jaipal Reddy

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Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy today said he was not in the race to succeed K Rosaiah as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, even as he met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee before he left for Hyderabad to attend the Congress Legislature Party meeting.


Bihar Assembly Polls: Will BJP’s sharp showing dull Nitish’s edge?

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Its a landslide victory for the JDU-BJP alliance in Bihar. But look at the fine print, and it's evident - comparatively the BJP has done better than the JDU. ''It's a huge majority for the NDA. The BJP and the JDU workers won the trust of people,'' says Nitish Kumar, all set for a second term at the helm of Bihar.


CBI statement on loan scam arrests

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested eight people including senior executives of different banks whose executives gave loans to private builders in exchange for bribes.


Top bank managers arrested for loans-for-bribes scam

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A total of eight people have been arrested by the CBI. Among them: Ramchandran Nair, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LIC Housing Finance; R. N. Tayal , General Manager of Bank of India; and Venkoba Gujjal , Deputy General Manager of Punjab National Bank.


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