Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sai trust estimated at Rs 1.4 lakh crore

Sai trust estimated at Rs 1.4 lakh crore

Sai trust estimated at Rs 1.4 lakh crore

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Even before the mortal remains of Sathya Sai Baba can be laid to rest, a quest is on for control over the trust. While the assets with trust are officially assumed to be Rs 40,000 crore, an unofficial estimation runs to over Rs 1.4 lakh crore.


Govt to drill 8-km hole near Jaitapur nuclear plant

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In a novel idea, the Ministry of Earth Sciences has decided to drill an 8-km drill hole a few hundred km from Jaitapur to try and forecast earthquakes. The drilling will be carried out at Koyna, which is close to Jaitapur. It will take 2.5 years to complete the project and it will cost Rs 300 crore.


Trinamool files criminal defamation case against CPI-M leader

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Trinamool Congress general secretary Mukul Roy today filed a criminal defamation case against CPI-M leader Gautam Deb for alleging that the party was using black money as election fund in a city court, which issued summons to the housing minister to appear before it on May 26.


Slipper thrown at Suresh Kalmadi en route to court

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Suresh Kalmadi, the former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman, Suresh Kalmadi was assaulted at the Patiala House court as he arrived there. A man jumped out of nowhere and attacked him with a slipper he had in hand.


Jaitapur nuclear power project row: Chavan meets PM

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against the backdrop of growing concern over the opposition by locals to the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power project.


Two Indians get death sentence in Malaysia for drug trafficking

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In the first case, the High Court here sentenced Samad Mohamad Sulthan, to death for trafficking in 3.9 kg of ketamine at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) two years ago, national news agency Bernama said.


Railways challenges Arunima's story

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The story of a young national-level volleyball player who lost her left leg after being pushed out of a moving train stunned India. Arunima Sinha was then offered more than two lakhs as compensation by the government, along with a job in the Railways.


Veerappan's wife released, arrested and released again

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Freedom continues to elude Muthulakshmi, wife of slain forest brigand Veerappan. She was picked up by the Tamil Nadu police minutes after she was released from the central prison on Monday.


Flying soon? No need to pay Airport Development Fee

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The Supreme Court has stopped the Delhi and Mumbai airports from charging passengers what's known as an "Airport Development Fee."


'Major Iqbal' among four charged in 26/11 Mumbai attacks

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US federal prosecutors have added four top Pakistani terrorists tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as accused in the case against Pakistani-Canadian LeT operative Tahawwur Rana for helping to plot the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.


Jaitapur issue: Maharashtra Chief Minister likely to meet PM today

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Concerned over growing opposition by locals to the proposed Jaitapur nuclear project, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan is likely to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi on Tuesday to discuss about the overall issue, sources in the state secretariat said.


Kerala: Another case of mass caesarean

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Just days after reports of mass caesareans at a government hospital in Alappuzha district of Kerala, a similar case has now come to light. As many as 19 caesarean operations were allegedly conducted in 3 days on - April 16, 18 and 19 - at the Kadakkal Taluk Hospital in Kollam district.


2G scam: Court to hear bail pleas of corporate honchos today

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Bail plea of Sanjay Chandra, Vinod Goenka, Hari Nair, Gautam Doshi and Surendra Piparia to be heard in court today. This is the second bail application of these executives.


PM, Sonia at Puttaparthi today

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Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Puttaparthi town for the visit of the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to allow them to pay their last respects to Spiritual Guru Sai Baba, but care is being taken to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the common people, a senior police officer said today.


The road ahead for Puttaparthi

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As devotees mourn the death of Sathya Saibaba, a question arises: What will happen to his town, Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh, now that Baba is no more physically present.


Decision tomorrow on ties with Congress: DMK

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Congress-DMK ties: M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi "will prove she is innocent; it was a regular business deal," says a stung DMK. And so saying, a party core-group will meet tomorrow to decide on the future on the DMK's ties with the Congress.


After night in lock-up, Suresh Kalmadi in court today

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Suresh Kalmadi to be produced in CBI court. He spent his first night in CBI lockup after his arrest on Monday. He will be produced in court on Tuesday; the CBI is seeking his remand. The investigating agency has charged him with criminal conspiracy to buy timing, scoring and result system from a Swiss company at an inflated cost of 141 crore.


If Indian Olympic Association does not act against Kalmadi, Sports Ministry will: Maken

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Kalmadi arrested: Sports Minister Ajay Maken has told NDTV that he is seeking legal opinion from the Law Ministry and the Attorney General on whether his ministry can on its own have Suresh Kalmadi sacked from his post as President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).


Bombs recovered on Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express

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Three crude bombs were tonight recovered inside a compartment of the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express after the train reached Dhanbad station, police said.


Kandhamal nun rape case adjourned to next month

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Trial of the Kandhamal nun rape case, scheduled to resume in Cuttack district sessions court today after a gap of almost four months, could not begin as the investigating officer (IO) did not turn up due to indisposition.


Stung DMK attacks 2G chargesheet 'publicity'

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CBI chargesheets Kanimozhi: Stung by the CBI's supplementary chargesheet in the 2G scam that names party chief M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi as a co-conspirator, the DMK has reacted sharply. The party has convened a high-level executive committee meeting on Wednesday, to decide on its "future course of action".


CBI chargesheet on Kanimozhi, Dayalu

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2G scam: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK chief M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi as a co-conspirator with A Raja in its supplementary chargesheet filed today in connection with the 2G scam.


How corruption in fast-growing aviation industry is hurting nation

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More than a dozen commercial pilots in India have been stripped of their licenses and a top airline safety official has been suspended after a government investigation uncovered widespread fraud and corruption in the booming aviation industry.


Arrest Kanimozhi, says Jayalalithaa

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After the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today, in its chargesheet, named Kanimozhi, daughter of DMK chief M Karunanidhi, as a co-conspirator with A Raja in the 2G scam, AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa has called for her arrest.


Achuthanandan, others fast for ban on Endosulfan

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Demanding a nationwide ban on the pesticide Endosulfan, Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader V S Achuthanandan today led a day-long statewide mass fast here.


Kalmadi arrest is tip of iceberg: BJP

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Kalmadi Arrest: The Opposition BJP and the CPI-M today said the arrest of Suresh Kalmadi, the sacked CWG organising Committee chief, was "belated" and only the "tip of the iceberg". The two opposition parties want investigating agencies to take stringent action against others involved in the Commonwealth Games scam.


Sadhvi Pragya produced before court in ambulance

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Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur was today presented before a court in an ambulance parked inside the premises, in connection with the Sunil Joshi murder case, as she was unable to step out due to spine problems.


Gujarat Riots: Special Investigation Team gives report to Supreme Court

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Narendra Modi's alleged role in the Gujarat riots of 2002 is discussed once again in a new report submitted to the Supreme Court today. The case will be heard on Wednesday.


Kalmadi can't head Indian Olympic Association: Maken

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Suresh Kalmadi: Sports Minister Ajay Maken today said the Indian Olympic Association would be asked to elect a new president in case incumbent Suresh Kalmadi is arrested by the CBI and threatened intervention by the Ministry if the IOA fails to act.


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