'Something rotten in Allahabad High Court'

'Something rotten in Allahabad High Court'
Bal Thackeray takes on ally BJP over Kasab visit
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister
DMK, AIADMK members clash in Rajya Sabha
Parliament deadlock: Cong MPs say no to daily allowance
On 26/11 anniversary, Chidambaram says Pak didn’t keep promise
Kasab hopes Allah will save him from the death sentence
Why Muslims voted for Nitish Kumar
PM's statement on 26/11 anniversary
2G: Advani's blunt reply to Speaker?
26/11: No force in Force One
Punish 26/11 perpetrators, India tells Pak
Cabinet approves special plan for Naxal-hit districts
Now, a film on Mamata Banerjee's life
More trouble ahead for Karnataka Chief Mininster Yeddyurappa?
Sohrabuddin fake encounter case: CBI indicts Amit Shah, Gujarat police
Catch a nap at Delhi's T3 for Rs 315 an hour
The googlies that Kiran Kumar shall face
Haryana bans use of plastic carry bags
Government won't cut short Parliament session
2G spectrum scam: Why wasn't Raja questioned, asks Supreme Court
Blast at Ooty factory, many feared trapped

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In a strong indictment of the Allahabad High Court, the Supreme Court today observed that "there is something rotten" there and raised serious questions over integrity of several of its judges.

Bal Thackeray takes on ally BJP over Kasab visit

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Bal Thackeray has taken on his ally -the BJP – over terrorist Ajmal Kasab being visited in jail by a BJP leader.

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister

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Nitish Kumar was sworn-in as Bihar Chief Minister for a second term this afternoon. Sushil Kumar Modi of the BJP is his Deputy Chief Minister. The alliance between Nitish's JD(U) and the BJP won a massive victory earlier this week to return to power.

DMK, AIADMK members clash in Rajya Sabha

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Rajya Sabha today witnessed a scuffle after a DMK member displayed a placard against AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa which infuriated her party members. Trouble broke out when K P Ramalingam (DMK) displayed the placard which read "Arrest Jaya for stolen land in Kodanadu estate".

Parliament deadlock: Cong MPs say no to daily allowance

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Parliament has not functioned since the Winter Session began, and each day without business transacted is costing the tax-payer about Rs 7.8 crore. Many discussions have come to naught and the government's latest strategy seems aimed at embarrassing the Opposition into relenting and allowing Parliament to function.

On 26/11 anniversary, Chidambaram says Pak didn’t keep promise

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On the second anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, Home Minister P Chidambaram said he hoped that Pakistan would bring the 26/11 perpetrators to justice. "Pakistan made many promises to us that they will bring to justice the masterminds of the controllers and the handlers of the 26/11 but they have not done so far. They promised me they would provide voice samples of the persons whose names were handed over but they have not done so far," said Chidambaram at the martyrs' memorial in Mumbai.

Kasab hopes Allah will save him from the death sentence

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On the second anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, Ajmal Amir Kasab sitting in his prison cell at Arthur Road prison is immersed in religious Islamic texts. "He has not thrown any tantrums and has been reading Islamic texts, hoping for some divine intervention," said the official, who monitors his movements through CCTV footage.

Why Muslims voted for Nitish Kumar

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Saba Zafar has become the first Muslim to be elected as a legislator from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar. The new Bihar Assembly will see an increase in Muslim representation - from 15 to 19, including two women.

PM's statement on 26/11 anniversary

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Joining the nation in remembering those killed in the Mumbai terror attacks two years ago, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday pledged to redouble efforts to bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice.

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.

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.

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.

Catch a nap at Delhi's T3 for Rs 315 an hour

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Now those bleary-eyed appearances at the Delhi airport can be overcome. For Rs 315 an hour, you can rent a Nap Cabin at T3. Anything that has "cabin" in the title usually doesn't suggest luxury or comfort. However, these "offer personal comfort for a cozy nap during a passenger's stay at the terminal at the time of transit or for early morning departures and late arrivals.

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.

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.

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.