Thursday, January 27, 2011

No inquiry into Makarajyoti, says Kerala government

No inquiry into Makarajyoti, says Kerala government

No inquiry into Makarajyoti, says Kerala government

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The Kerala government today told the high court here that it does not propose to conduct any kind of probe into whether the light visible from the Sabarimala shrine was a celestial phenomenon or man-made as the issue is a matter of faith for millions of devotees.


Rahul Gandhi favours direct election for Youth Congress

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Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi indicated major changes in the set-up of the Youth Congress and party's frontal students' wing NSUI, saying office-bearers would hence forth be elected directly by members of these organisations.


Jaipal Reddy: Shocked to hear about Sonawane's killing

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After the brazen killing of Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane, who was set on fire by the oil mafia in Manmad in Maharashtra, the government has decided to rehaul the sector to reduce opportunities for adulteration. Sonawane's driver has confirmed the police theory that Sonawane was burnt alive because he tried to film kerosene being stolen from an oil tanker on his cellphone.


Govt lying in court about Thomas, says Sushma

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PM's panel was unaware of case against CVC Thomas: Govt to court - The government today claimed that the Prime Minister and the committee that appointed PJ Thomas as the country's Central Vigilance Commissioner were not aware that he had been chargesheeted in a case of corruption in Kerala when they picked him as the country's top watchdog against corruption.


US: 'Sham University' shuts, 95% students are Indian

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The US has expressed concern over any activity involving visa fraud after hundreds of Indian students encounter the possibility of being deported. They were enrolled at a California university that has been shut down on charges of "visa fraud."


Harvard will study Taj employees' response in 26/11

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The heroic response by employees of Mumbai's landmark Taj Hotel during the 26/11 terror attacks is now a case study at Harvard Business School that focuses on the staff's selfless service for its customers and how they went beyond their call of duty to save lives.


Black money case: Do black money sources include drugs, asks Court

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Black money case: The Supreme Court once again confronted the government today over the poverty of information about black money sent abroad by Indians. "Is it from arms dealing… drug peddling? These are very serious issues," the court observed while reprimanding the government for focusing on tax evasion in its inquiry into black money.


Sonawane's killing: Top officers on strike in Maharashtra

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Sonawane's killing: Top officers on strike in Maharashtra - Top government officers across Maharashtra are on strike today to condemn the brazen killing of Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane in Manmad in Maharashtra's Nasik district.


Rotten dal for primary school children in Orissa

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Primary school students in Orissa are often forced to eat substandard grain as part of their Mid-Day Meal scheme -- thanks to an unholy alliance among private suppliers, officials and politicians. The preliminary inquiry by the state vigilance department seems to confirm the allegations.


Supreme Court to decide on CVC Thomas today

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All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it is today holding the crucial hearing on the fate of controversial Central Vigilance Commissioner PJ Thomas. An NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation and others had challenged Thomas' appointment as the CVC, quoting the Pamolein import corruption case in which Thomas is an accused and the trial is on at Vigilance Court in Thiruvananthapuram.


Jaipur: Polo match turned ugly as jawans clashed with spectators

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In a bizarre incident on Wednesday, Army jawans clashed with a group of polo fans during a match at the Rajasthan Polo Club grounds in Jaipur. The incident happened when an Army team of the 61st Cavalry was playing against the Vodafone team.


Unwell Sonia gave R-Day celebrations a miss

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi could not attend the Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday as she was down with fever.


I don't regret my comments on Modi govt: Deoband chief

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The newly-elected head of noted Islamic seminary Darul-ul-Loom, Deoband, Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, has decided to resign from his post next month after protests by students over his remarks on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.


Now, Sushma Swaraj tweets to explain how she tweets

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She joined the Twitter brigade much after many other politicos. And she does not yet have followers in the hundred thousands like they do. But this is probably the most effective use of micro-blogging in Indian politics ever, given that Shashi Tharoor's did not quite go his way.


'I saw Mr Sonawane on fire, can’t identify his killers'

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Sonawane killing: "I saw my boss on fire…I tried to save him...I can identify those who were there." This is the testimony of Kailash Gawli, who worked as Yashwant Sonawane's driver and was on duty when Mr Sonawane was set on fire by the oil mafia in Manmad in Maharashtra.


Have full belief in the India story: Sunil Mittal

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At Davos, Sunil Mittal tells NDTV that despite the concern over scams at home, investors are not disenchanted with India.


Madhya Pradesh's Rs 9 crore NREGA scam

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NREGA has always been touted as the UPAs flagship scheme but there have been a number of instances when the scheme has been misused by those who are dispensing funds.


Yeddyurappa, ministers skip Governor's tea party

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In an apparent snub to Governor H R Bhardwaj, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his Cabinet colleagues stayed away from the customary 'At Home' hosted by him on the occasion of Republic Day amid the ongoing bitter political battle between the two.


Highest gallantry award for Army doctor

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An Army doctor Major Laishram Jyotin Singh was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, the highest peacetime gallantry award, for his bravery while fighting militants during an attack on Indians in Kabul.


Remembering Yashwant Sonawane, Manmad's hero

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Yashwant Sonawane's death is a testimony to his life which he lived with courage, commitment and a strong dedication towards duty. His hometown, Nashik, and his adopted town Malegaon mourn a man, whose personal and public life was marked by caring and honesty.


Mirchpur residents' eleven-day agitation ends

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Mirchpur: The eleven-day long agitation by residents of Mirchpur and adjoining villages protesting for a fresh probe into the killing of two Dalits today ended after talks between leaders of the protesters and Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda concluded on a positive note.


BJP activists attack minister's car in Jammu

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Members of the BJP attacked the car of the Finance Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Abdul Rahim Rather, in Jammu this evening. The minister's car was passing by the BJP office in the city when activists tried to damage it. The minister drove away unhurt.


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