Tuesday, June 28, 2011

BJP's turn to march against Mayawati in Lucknow

BJP's turn to march against Mayawati in Lucknow

BJP's turn to march against Mayawati in Lucknow

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It was the turn of the BJP today to stage a protest march in Lucknow against the glut of crimes against women that have grabbed attention lately with brutal force.


Digvijaya meets PM to apprise him of law and order situation in UP

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Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today in Delhi and apprised him of the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.


No money siphoned, claims Sai Trust

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With questions being raised over its activities, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust today said the over Rs 35 lakh seized recently was money given by a devotee for a consultant tasked with the construction of a memorial for Sai Baba.


How Ramdev's assets are being probed

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The Enforcement Directorate is probing whether Ramdev's investments and transactions were carried out flouting foreign exchange laws.


Every day is like Slut Walk for us: Delhi sex workers

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A journalism student and bunch of like minded friends' endeavour to try and replicate the 'Slut March' in the Capital has already evoked mixed reactions from different sections of society. But the latest to speak up are a bunch of women who deal with the much debated word every day.


Want to meet Sachin? Here’s how

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You don't have to be in the Indian playing XI to get up, close and personal with the Master Blaster. In a nationwide scholar hunt, five lucky winners get an opportunity to meet Sachin Tendulkar in the UK and visit the prestigious Oxford University with their parents.


Did Rajan-Shetty war lead to J Dey murder?

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Investigations into the slaying of Mid-Day Editor (Investigations) J Dey, has thrown up the distinct possibility of the rivalry between friends-turned-foes Chhota Rajan and Santosh Shetty being the reason behind the murder.


Dey murder: Who paid the blood money?

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The Mumbai Police announced yesterday that the seven accused apprehended for J Dey's murder were paid Rs 5 lakh in cash for the hit job through Chhota Rajan- two lakh from a person in Chembur and three from someone in Nalasopara. But now officials from within the force have raised questions about the cops' lack of knowledge of the source of the money.


China, not Pakistan, is India's main threat

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China, and not Pakistan, is the focus of the Defence Ministry's latest 15-year plan for all the three services.


Code word for raves: Shanti Yatra, say some

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The next time you get a message on your favourite social networking site asking you to attend a 'Shanti Yatra' ensure that it is nothing but just that.


We do not want 'more Nandigrams', Supreme Court tells UP government

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In a stern warning to the Mayawati government for acquiring prime agricultural land to benefit builders, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will step in if this continued as it did not want "more Nandigrams" in other states.


Trafficking: India's record improves, says US State Department

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India's efforts to combat human trafficking seem to be paying off. The US state department has released its latest Trafficking in Persons report, upgrading India to Tier 2.


MM Joshi not allowed to table 2G scam report before new PAC

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Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Murli Manohar Joshi tried to table his 2G scam report before the new committee at a meeting today, but members, led by the Congress' Jayanti Natarajan, did not allow him to do so.


Agra plan to clean filthy Yamuna

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Uttar Pradesh officials have devised a novel method to clean up the highly-polluted Yamuna river: excavate 10 ponds to store waste water that was hitherto flowing into the river from 19 drains, treat this and then use it to create clusters of greenery along the river.


POSCO project: Orissa govt ready to hear villagers' voice

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After fresh trouble at the proposed POSCO plant in Orissa, the ruling BJD has told NDTV it is ready for a referendum in villages around the site to find out what the people want.


Singur saga: Tatas move Supreme Court

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Tata Motors Limited approached the Supreme Court today challenging the Calcutta High Court order refusing its plea to restrain the West Bengal government from distributing land to farmers in Singur.


Jayalalithaa against bringing PM under Lokpal

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has said she was against bringing the Prime Minister under the Lokpal's ambit as it would undermine his authority and pave way for a parallel government.


Andhra Pradesh government seeks report from Sai Trust

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Andhra Pradesh government today sought a detailed report from the Sathya Sai Central Trust about its activities, including financial, in the wake of seizure of cash from the abode of the late spiritual leader.


Lokpal row: Activists complain about 'real draft'

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On July 3, political parties will meet to discuss the Lokpal Bill which has established itself as the persistent political headline of this summer.


J Dey shot for 5 lakhs by Chhota Rajan gang

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Sixteen days after he was shot dead while riding his two-wheeler through a busy Mumbai market, the police says it has figured out why journalist J Dey was murdered. The Chhota Rajan gang allegedly paid assassins five lakhs to eliminate the reporter, known for his investigative pieces on the underworld and more recently, the oil mafia.


Rave party busted, narcotics officer becomes suspect

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It was 9:30 pm on Sunday night and the music was pumping in the Mount View resort in Karjat, a two and a half hour drive from Mumbai. The rave at the 3-star resort had been advertised discreetly on Facebook and via sms to college students.


Lokpal Bill: Shanti Bhushan writes to Pranab about misleading statements

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In a letter written by Lokpal Bill drafting co-chair Shanti Bhushan to Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee – who is also the co-chair from the government's side – Mr. Bhushan has said the comparative chart prepared by Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily on the contentious Bill, does not represent their views accurately.


Ranjan Mathai to be India's next foreign secretary

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Ranjan Mathai, India's ambassador to France will be the next Foreign Secretary, succeeding Nirupama Rao.


BJP leader seeks 'death by wish' due to price rise

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In a startling move, Madhya Pradesh BJP chief Prabhat Jha today urged President Pratibha Patil to accept his request for "death by wish" in the wake of spiralling prices.


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