Wednesday, August 31, 2011

CBI will formally object to reporting to new Lokpal

CBI will formally object to reporting to new Lokpal

CBI will formally object to reporting to new Lokpal

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:35 AM PDT

One of the major decisions that the government has to make about the new anti-corruption agency - the Lokpal - is who will investigate the complaints of graft filed by the public. While the Lokpal - an ombdusman committee with nine members - will examine the evidence, it needs officers who will do the "field work."

Frivolous plea against PM costs lawyer one lakh

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:28 AM PDT

A plea seeking prosecution of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the cash-for-votes scam that rocked parliament during a trust vote in 2008 was Tuesday dismissed by the Delhi High Court, which also imposed a penalty of Rs.1 lakh on the petitioner lawyer.

Manish Tewari recuses himself from Parliamentary panel on Lokpal

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 08:25 AM PDT

Congress spokesman and Lok Sabha MP Manish Tiwari has opted out of the Standing Committee that is reviewing the Lokpal Bill. Tiwari has been most famous recently for his stringent criticism of and subsequent apology to Anna Hazare, the man in the headlines for the last two weeks.

After Cabinet rejects Sports Bill, Maken tweets, 'Want BCCI, others to be transparent and efficient'

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 04:12 AM PDT

The cabinet has not cleared the new Sports Bill, which is meant to increase considerably the transparency of all sports bodies, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Sports Minister Ajay Maken has been asked to revise the bill. Hours after the Cabinet meeting he tweeted, "We do not want to be intrusive; but want BCCI and others to be transparent and efficient."

Next Time, Tell Me To Shut Up: Omar Tweet

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 03:59 AM PDT

Omar Abdullah on Sports Bill: Farooq Abdullah was among the Cabinet ministers who have rejected the new Sports Bill that seeks more transparency from sports bodies, and limits the powers of those who head them. Mr Abdullah was among five ministers who did not recuse themselves from the discussion on the Sports Bill despite their obvious vested interest because they head different sports federations. All five opposed the main proposals of the Bill.

Another air incident: Air India plane's tail tips runway

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 03:29 AM PDT

In another air incident at Kochi airport, the tail of an Abu Dhabi-bound Air India Express Boeing plane with 190 passengers on board tipped the runway. After being airborne for 90 minutes the plane finally returned to Kochi.

WikiLeaks: CPM wooed American capitalists

Posted: 31 Aug 2011 02:49 AM PDT

In a huge embarrassment for the CPM that is known for its tough anti-US stance, whistleblower website WikiLeaks has claimed that in August 2008, top CPM leaders in Kerala sought a senior US diplomat's help in attracting private investment from America. This was just a month after the Left withdrew its support to the UPA government over the Indo-US nuclear deal.

17.4 lakh children under five die in India annually: Government

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:31 PM PDT

More than 17.4 lakh children in India die every year before they reach their fifth birthday, the government said today.

High Court sets aside acquisition of 100 hectares of land in Mathura

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:27 PM PDT

The Allahabad High Court today set aside acquisition of more than 100 hectares of land in Mathura district for promoting tourism and developing residential colonies. The court held that invoking of "urgency clause" by the Uttar Pradesh government was "not justified".

Politicians get iPad lessons to cut paperwork

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:25 PM PDT

Members of Parliament are taking lessons on how to use iPads and other tablet computers after being given a special budget to buy technology that cuts down on paperwork.

Swaraj writes to Speaker protesting Lok Sabha Secy Gen's extension

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:22 PM PDT

Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj has raised objections to the one-year extension in tenure to Lok Sabha Secretary General T K Vishwanathan. She said he was "not fit" for the post.

Army chief backs Anna: Military overreach?

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:20 PM PDT

It's not usual for a service chief to speak on developments that are not his immediate concern. But that did not stop Army chief, General VK Singh, from expressing his opinion on Anna Hazare's movement at a function in Mumbai last week.

Eid to be celebrated on Wednesday, moon spotted

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:55 PM PDT

India will celebrate Eid tomorrow. The sighting of the moon, which marks the end of the month of fasting during Ramadan, was announced today.

DGCA report blames 'incorrect landing technique' for Gulf Air incident

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:32 PM PDT

A preliminary report of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found that the Gulf Air incident was caused because of incorrect landing technique by the flight crew.

China ship with 22 labs spied on India

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 03:09 PM PDT

India detected a Chinese spy ship disguised as a fishing trawler in the Indian Ocean a few months ago. By the time ship figured in the Indian radars, it had operated already for about 22 days and was positioned off-the cost of Little Anadaman - an area which is considered sensitive and crucial in the ongoing battle for supremacy over the Indian Ocean region between India and China.

Cabinet Rejects Sports Bill, 5 ministers present with conflict of interest

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 02:40 PM PDT

The cabinet has not cleared the new Sports Bill, which is meant to increase considerably the transparency of all sports bodies, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Sports Minister Ajay Maken has been asked to revise the bill.

So that's a No then. Kalmadi won't be in Parliament

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:39 AM PDT

Suresh Kalmadi has been told once again that he cannot leave Tihar Jail to attend parliament when the House is in session.

Thane blasts convicts get 10 years in jail

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:27 AM PDT

A Mumbai court on Tuesday sentenced two men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for the 2008 Thane and Vashi bomb blasts. The duo Ramesh Gadkari and Vikram Bhave were also slapped with a fine of Rs 11,000 each for their role in the blasts in two theatres and a cinema hall in Thane, Vashi and Panvel in mid-2008.

Recall Kamla Beniwal, says BJP

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 11:13 AM PDT

The BJP wants Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal recalled for appointing a Lokayukta or ombudsman in the state without the consent of the Narendra Modi-led government. The party says the Governor's act is a "constitutional violation and an attack on federalism" and it forced repeated adjournments in Parliament on the issue today.

'Anna inspired me to expose corruption'

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 10:44 AM PDT

It seems Anna Hazare's movement has failed to move everyone and it is business as usual for a 'corrupt' few. Even as the mass agitation was in progress at Ramlila Maidan, a government employee seeking admission in a medical college for one of his relatives got frustrated by the process and carried out a 'sting operation' on an agency that was asking for a few lakh rupees in return for a seat in a reputed private or government-recognised medical college.

Controversial Bhushan CD is genuine, says Delhi Police

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 09:35 AM PDT

The Delhi Police has said that a controversial CD of purported conversations between lawyer-activist Shanti Bhushan and politicians Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav was not doctored.

Kumaraswamy will not make a personal appearance in court

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 08:58 AM PDT

Former chief minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy will not appear before the Lokayukta special court today, as he is pleading exemption from personal appearance.
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