Friday, January 21, 2011

Farmers turn violent over land acquisition

Farmers turn violent over land acquisition

Farmers turn violent over land acquisition

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Violent scenes were witnessed in the Karchana village of Allahabad today over demands for higher compensation for land acquisition.


Sukna land scam: Lt Gen P K Rath found guilty on three counts

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A serving Lieutenant General of the Indian Army P K Rath has been court martialled in the Sukna land scam case. Lt Gen Rath has been found guilty by an Army court of issuing the no-objection certificate to the builder, signing an MoU and not informing the Command Headquarters. Earlier, a court of inquiry instituted to look into the case had found Lieutenant General Rath, a former commander of the 33 corps and retired military secretary Lieutenant General Awadesh guilty.


Pranab calls ministers' meeting to check corruption

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Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has convened the first meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on corruption later in the day, which among other things, would discuss steps to fast-track cases of corruption against public servants.


No impact of Telangana agitation on Hyderabad's IT industry

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No impact of Telangana on Hyderabad's IT industry - It was always believed that the brand equity of Hyderabad suffered as a result of the Telangana agitation and that scared investors shunned the city. However, figures now show that Hyderabad's strength as an IT hub has not suffered a dent.


Aarushi case: Talwars' plea seeking a copy of annexures rejected

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A special CBI court rejected Rajesh Talwar's application seeking annexures submitted by the CBI along with its closure report in Aarushi murder case. It will hold further hearing on January 25.


Dancing ULFA leader Paresh Baruah dares government

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A day after United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) released a still picture of its elusive commander-in-chief, Paresh Baruah sitting with armed cadres in battle fatigue, a video has now been distributed to media houses showing him dancing with his cadres.


Karnataka Governor's letter to Yeddyurappa

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"...the Governor is entitled to and required to take an independent decision on the basis of the material available and therefore the Cabinet decision recommending to drop the consideration of the petition itself is unwarranted."


Supreme Court sends notice to UP govt in Banda rape case

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Banda rape case: The Supreme Court today sought response from the Uttar Pradesh government on PIL seeking a CBI probe into the Banda rape case incident.


Baby found in bushes dies in hospital

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A newborn baby girl, who was found abandoned in Rajasthan's Ganganagar district, died in a hospital, police said today.


Meet INS Deepak, Navy's new super-tanker

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The Navy has a new addition - the INS Deepak was commissioned by Defence Minister AK Antony this morning.


2G spectrum scam: Sibal's criticism of CAG report 'unfortunate', says Supreme Court

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2G scam: The Supreme Court has slammed Kapil Sibal and says CBI will continue its 2G probe without being influenced by anyone. This comes after Kapil Sibal's statement criticizing CAG, saying there is no loss to the government.


Graham Staines case: Supreme Court refuses death penalty

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Graham Staines case: The Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence for Dara Singh for killing Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Orissa in 1999. Singh's accomplice, Mahendra Hembram, has also been sentenced to life in prison.


Sabarimala stampede: New safety measures soon, says government

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Sabarimala stampede: Rapped by the Kerala High Court for inadequate measures in the wake of Pulmedu tragedy which claimed lives of 102 Sabarimala pilgrims, the state government today filed an affidavit stating that it would draw up an action plan for disaster prevention and also take up various measures including development of Nilakkal base camp which would help to regulate the entry of pilgrims to Sabarimala.


Graham Staines case: Supreme Court agrees with life sentence for Dara Singh

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Graham Staines case: The Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence for Dara Singh for killing Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Orissa in 1999. Singh's accomplice, Mahendra Hembram, has also been sentenced to life in prison.


Supreme Court to hear Vedanta University's appeal

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The Supreme Court will hear Vedanta University's appeal against the Orissa High Court order quashing land acquisition for its university project in Puri.


Mumbai: Income Tax raids on CWG event company

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The Income Tax department on Thursday conducted searches at the business premises of leading event management company Wizcraft International in Mumbai.


J&K: Ceasefire violation in Akhnoor sector; one intruder killed

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Yet another ceasefire violation was reported from the international border in the Pargwal area of Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir. One intruder was killed by the Border Security Force in the incident.


'Thief' remark by Governor angers Yeddyurappa

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The battle between the Chief Minister and Governor of Karnataka - public at the best of times - has scaled up.


Graham Staines case: Death or life for Dara Singh?

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The Supreme Court would pronounce its verdict on CBI's plea for awarding death sentence to Dara Singh, main accused in the killing of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Orissa's Koenjhar district in January 1999.


Omar warns BJP against 'Ekta Yatra'

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The BJP will not be allowed to hoist the national flag at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Republic Day. Sources say Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has decided to stop BJP's Ekta Yatra, flagged off earlier this month by party chief Nitin Gadkari, and it may not be allowed to enter the state.


Aarushi case: Will Talwars get full closure report?

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Aarushi case: The Aarushi case is being heard in a special court in Ghaziabad today. Aarushi's father, Rajesh Talwar, is arguing against the CBI's closure report.


J&K interlocutors contact separatists

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Almost three months after being appointed by the Central government as part of efforts to bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the interlocutors made their first contact with the separatists on Thursday when Dilip Padgaonkar spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq over the phone.


Why was Praful Patel moved out of Aviation Ministry?

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As Vyalar Ravi takes over from Praful Patel as the new Civil Aviation Minister, the key question that's being asked in political circles is: Was this a last minute change? And if so why? Apart from wresting the crucial Aviation portfolio from NCP, sources say, Patel's handling of Air India played a role in his change of portfolio.


Yeddyurappa seeks Karnataka Governor's recall, will meet PM soon

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Yeddyurappa has told NDTV that he is going to write to the President tomorrow seeking the Governor's recall. The Karnataka Chief Minister says he will also meet the Prime Minister on January 24.


Backed by Pak Army Chief, a Kashmir deal was nearly reached: Kasuri

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India and Pakistan's near resolution of the Kashmir dispute had the backing of Pakistan's present Army Chief General Kayani. This was the dramatic revelation made by Pakistan's former foreign Minister Khursheed Mehmood Kasuri.


CWG dues: Official response from Suresh Kalmadi

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Australian firms are threatening to sue the Organizing Committee, which was chaired by Suresh Kalmadi, because they have still not been paid for the services they provided. They claim their equipment has also not been returned to them. Here is the official response from Suresh Kalmadi.


Adarsh scam: Maharashtra Governor suspends Ramanand Tiwari

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Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan has suspended state Information Commissioner Ramanand Tiwari, who is one of the tainted former bureaucrats in the Adarsh housing society scam.


Solid gold at public engineer's home? Bhopal, again

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As IAS officers in Bhopal, Tinnu and Arvind Joshi, brazenly put together assets worth Rs 360 crore. An income tax raid at their home last year uncovered details of 25 houses, seven plots in Bhopal, bank accounts worth 10 crores and speculative trading investments worth Rs 270 crores.


Vilasrao Deshmukh's new role stings Vidarbha

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As Vilasrao Deshmukh took charge of his new ministry - Rural Development - in his home state of Maharashtra, farmers protested in the Vidarbha district. In the last decade, this part of the country has become synonymous of farmer suicides driven by debt.


Mobile Number Portability at Rs 19 starting today

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The much-awaited Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was launched at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday. The move will allow users to switch operators without losing their phone numbers and will force telecom providers to improve the quality of their services.


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