Thursday, December 2, 2010

Government is indifferent to corruption, says Advani

Government is indifferent to corruption, says Advani

Government is indifferent to corruption, says Advani

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Senior BJP leader L K Advani today stressed upon the fact that there is no solution in sight other than a Joint Parliamentary Probe (JPC) in the 2G scam.


Army, Navy favour Adarsh Society demolition

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The demolition of Mumbai's controversial Adarsh Housing Society now seems imminent. NDTV has learnt that the Army and Navy are exploring the option of demolishing the housing society after extensive evidence that it was built on defence land. The Ministry of Defence may also look at invoking the Works of Defence Act, 1903, which empowers it to acquire a building or installation, or even demolish it.


Radia tapes: Supreme Court notice to Centre, magazines

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The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to respond within 10 days to the petition filed by Tata chief Ratan Tata seeking a direction to the government to probe leakage of audio tapes containing his private conversation with corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and stop their further publication.


Treat India and Pak equally, said Gilani to US

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Powerful US Senator John Kerry asked Yusuf Raza Gilani to present before India Pakistan's plan of action for fighting terrorism if it was "really serious" in resuming Indo-Pak dialogue, but the Premier expressed concern that the public would not support the idea.


Not upset with Bihar verdict, says Rahul Gandhi

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Despite the Congress drubbing in Bihar Assembly polls, Rahul Gandhi is not upset with the election results. "No, I am not upset by the Bihar elections," the Congress General Secretary, who played a key role in the campaigning, said in reply to a question by reporters outside Parliament House.


Supreme Court slams Raja again over disregard for PM's views

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For the second consecutive day, the Supreme Court has shared its discomfort with how A Raja handled the Prime Minister's opinions on the controversial allocation of 2G spectrum in 2008.


Thackeray tells Jet Airways to use Marathi

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The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has trained its guns on the Jet Airways for the second time. The party has accused the airline of excluding Marathi films, newspapers and magazines from its onboard services.


Rs 640 crore bridge develops crack in just 13 days

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Barely two weeks ago, it was inaugurated with great fanfare by the Minister for Public Works in UP. Now, the Rs 640-crore bridge has developed a massive crack – five feet long and 10 inches wide. The bridge in the Banda district is the longest bridge over the river Yamuna in UP.


The Army statement after encounter at Srinagar

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Indian Army's Headquarters of the Northern Command issued a statement on November 30 after an encounter in Srinagar. The statement criticised the state government on AFSPA.


BrahMos missile test-fired successfully in Orissa

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India today successfully test-fired the 290-km range BrahMos cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Orissa coast. The supersonic cruise missile with precision strike capability was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 1100 hours from the launch pad No. 3 of the ITR, defence sources said. "The trial was successful," they said.


Zardari agreed to send ISI chief to India after 26/11

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Pakistan's powerful Army had vetoed President Asif Ali Zardari's proposal to send ISI chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha to New Delhi that came on British insistence to calm down tensions with India following the Mumbai terror attack, a secret US cable made public by WikiLeaks shows.


Loan scam: Money Matters raided, gold coins found

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday morning conducted raids as part of its probe into the corporate loan scam. The central investigating agency has raided the offices of Money Matters, the financial house that is accused of bribing some top public sector bankers to get loans approved for several realty firms.


For Nitish, he has cut off two fingers

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Both times that Nitish Kumar has won his election, this man has chopped off a finger as an offering to god. Anil Sharma, a resident of Ghoshi in Jehanabad district, cut off his finger at a temple.


Gadkari wedding today, big-bang reception tomorrow

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Nagpur is celebrating the wedding of BJP leader Nitin Gadkari's son, who got married this morning. Gadkari is the president of the BJP. His son, Nikhil, is marrying Rutuja Pathak.


Reddy saga: Uncle Vivekananda meets nephew Jagan

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This is the most gripping family soap opera playing out in Andhra Pradesh right now. In the lastest episode of the Reddy saga, newly sworn in minister Vivekananda Reddy has met his rebel nephew Jagan Mohan Reddy at the latter's home in Hyderabad today, in a bid to tell the world that all is well.


Will Unique Identity Number derail NREGA?

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Two of the UPA's flagship programmes, the Unique Identity Number project (UID) and Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme are on a collision course.


Kerala: CPI-CPM war out in the open　

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With barely four months to go for Assembly elections in Kerala, serious differences have emerged between the Left Front constituents CPI and CPM over their approach towards Congress-led UPA and tackling corruption.


Army apology to Omar Abdullah

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah complained to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against Army's public criticism of him and his government following which Northern Army commander Lt Gen BS Jaswal apologised to him.


Revolt in new Andhra Pradesh govt, 1 minister quits

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The newly formed Andhra Pradesh government led by Kiran Kumar Reddy plunged into crisis after one minister quit on Wednesday night voicing his unhappiness over portfolio allocation.


WikiLeaks: Pak warns of possible terror attack in India

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Kayani said we should talk to President Zardari about moving forward the back-channel with India, starting with the provisions agreed to in 2006. Kayani did not have a problem but thought Zardari was unwilling to take it on at this time.


WikiLeaks: ISI supports attacks on Indian targets in Afghanistan

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Summary. National Intelligence Officer (NiO) for South Asia, Dr. Peter Lavoy, briefed NATO Permanent Representatives on the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) for Afghanistan on November 25.


WikiLeaks: India cables on 26/11, tensions with Pakistan and more

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Among a quarter million secret US documents released by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks, a total of 3,038 classified cables are from the American embassy in New Delhi. According to WikiLeaks there are as many as 5,087 records amongst the leaked cables that refer to India.


Gadkari's son to tie the knot in Nagpur today

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Preparations are on in full swing for the wedding of BJP President Nitin Gadkari's son Nikhil. The wedding will take place on Thursday and two receptions have been planned for Friday and Saturday. And it's not going to be a low-key affair.


When Aamir visited Parliament

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When Bollywood actor Aamir Khan visited Parliament on Wednesday, MPs from both ruling and Opposition parties - divided over the demand of a JPC probe into the 2G scam - stood united in a rare show of solidarity. The MPs joined Aamir in raising awareness on malnutrition among infants.


Govt pushes bills amid Parliament chaos

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Parliament has been facing a series of adjournments over the Govt-Opposition stand-off regarding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum scam. With both sides refusing to budge from their stands, the Houses have not been able to run business as usual.


Own a house and 6 crores, says Karunanidhi

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Rejecting allegations of AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa that he had amassed wealth in public life, Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today declared his assets, saying he possessed nothing more than a house at Chennai and a little over Rs six crore deposits in a bank.


New rocket weapons system to guard country's coastline

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently testing a new short-range coastal security rocket system for deployment on shore and on board ships to target rogue boats such as those used by terrorists to carry out the Mumbai attacks.


India rejects visa for Musharraf

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India has blocked a visit by former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. He had been invited to attend a seminar hosted by the Young Presidents Organization. The conference was scheduled to be held in Delhi on Saturday.


The Manganiyar seduction

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Thirty-seven folk musicians from Jaisalmer & Jodhpur, dressed in traditional turbans and robes kneel in red cubicles that are lit-up and stacked four tiers high. This is the spectacle named the Manganiyar Seduction. The set inspired by Amsterdam's red light district weighs nearly four tons and takes a crew of eight workers six hours to assemble.


WikiLeaks: Zardari comments on India

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President Zardari told the Ambassador January 2 he would have no choice but to respond militarily to an Indian attack. There was no more politically sensitive issue in Pakistan than Kashmir, he said. Zardari had been briefed by ISI Director General, LTG Pasha, on his meeting with the DCIA in Washington, and he had concurred in the release of the "tearline" information to be passed to the Indians.


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