Monday, October 24, 2011

2G case: CBI doesn't contest bail for Kanimozhi, but she'll spend Diwali in jail

2G case: CBI doesn't contest bail for Kanimozhi, but she'll spend Diwali in jail

2G case: CBI doesn't contest bail for Kanimozhi, but she'll spend Diwali in jail

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 07:54 AM PDT

The CBI has said it does not oppose bail for Kanimzohi and four others, arrested for their alleged links to the telecom scam. In a Delhi court today, the CBI said it has no objection to bail for Accused No 13 to 17. Besides Kanimozhi, this group includes Sharad Kumar, Karim Morani, Asif Balwa, Rajeev Aggarwal. All of them have been arrested for allegedly helping former telecom minister A Raja receive a massive kickback from Swan Telecom, one of the companies that will stand trial.

2G case: Court hears bail pleas of Kanimozhi, six others

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 07:22 AM PDT

The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court at Patiala House is hearing the bail pleas of Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi and six others in the 2G scam today. Ms Kanimozhi's lawyers concluded their arguments on her bail plea this morning, saying that since CBI investigations were over, she is not required in custody any more. Her lawyer Altaf Ahmad also said in court, "In your last order, you commented on her dignified conduct. She has justified your comment in the course of the case."

Delhi High Court blast probe: Prime suspect sent to judicial custody till Nov 8

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 07:14 AM PDT

The police custody of Wasim Akram Malik, prime suspect in the Delhi High Court blast, has ended today. Wasim Akram Malik has been sent to judicial custody till November 8th as the National Investigating Agency (NIA) informed the court they don't want the police custody.

Modi needs to be cross-examined, says Raju Ramachandran

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 06:55 AM PDT

Whether Narendra Modi ordered police officials to remain indifferent to attacks during the communal riots in his state should be determined by cross-examining the Chief Minister and senior policemen. That's the advice offered to the Supreme Court by Raju Ramachadran, a senior advocate appointed amicus curiae or "friend of the court."

Amar Singh gets bail, Diwali gift says Jaya Prada

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 06:32 AM PDT

Amar Singh gets bail: Politician Amar Singh has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. He has been ordered not to travel outside India, and to deposit surety of Rs 50 lakh, and a bond of Rs 50 lakh. Mr Singh is currently at Delhi's AIIMS hospital. The Rajya Sabha MP was arrested on September 6 for allegedly bribing three BJP MPs in 2008 to support the government in a trust vote.

Bhatta Parsaul rape case: 'Contempt proceedings if no action'

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 06:01 AM PDT

It pitched Mayawati against Rahul Gandhi and while the Uttar Pradesh administration may have dragged its feet in registering cases against policemen, alleged to have raped women in Bhatta and Parsaul villages, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission has now stepped in.

2G case: Court hears bail pleas of Kanimozhi, six others

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 05:38 AM PDT

The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court at Patiala House will today hear the bail pleas of Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi and six others - Sharad Kumar, MD, Kalaignar TV; R K Chandolia, former Personal Secretary to A Raja; Rajiv Aggarwal and Asif Balwa, Directors, Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables; Shahid Balwa, Promoter, D B Realty and Swan Telecom; and Karim Morani, Promoter, Cineyug Films - in the 2G scam.

Deadlock remains, Telangana protests to continue

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 05:28 AM PDT

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy is meeting with the leaders of the Telangana Employees' Joint Action Committee (JAC). The meeting is being attended by chairperson M Kodandaram, Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhara Rao (KCR) and representatives of different unions.

Mizo man with 39 wives, 94 kids, is keen to keep marrying

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 04:45 AM PDT

Many would consider it an achievement of Biblical proportions! With 39 wives and more than 120 children and grandchildren, all staying together, a tribal Christian cult leader in the northeastern state of Mizoram could perhaps claim to head the world's biggest family.

2G spectrum scam: Court defers hearing on Subramanian Swamy's plea to probe Chidambaram's role

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 04:15 AM PDT

A Delhi court today posted for November 8, hearing of a petition by Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy seeking a probe into Home Minister P Chidambaram's role in the 2G case. Mr Chidambaram was the Finance Minister when the telecom scam unfolded in 2008.

Armed Forces Special Powers Act: Cabinet Secretary meets J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 03:23 AM PDT

A high-level Central team, led by Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, has met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his top bureaucrats for the second day to discuss all issues including the proposed withdrawal of the contentious Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from certain areas.

2G scam: Court defers hearing on Subramanian Swamy's plea to probe Chidambaram's role

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 03:11 AM PDT

A trial court in Delhi has deferred its decision till November 8 on the petition filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy seeking a probe into Home Minister P Chidambaram's role in the 2G case. Mr Chidambaram was the Finance Minister when the telecom scam unfolded in 2008.

Manmohan PM in name, Sonia calls the shots: Advani

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 01:53 AM PDT

BJP's yatri LK Advani has now followed up his "weakest PM" attack on Dr Manmohan Singh by saying that the latter is but the Prime Minister in name and that all decisions are taken by Sonia Gandhi.

Cash-for-votes case: Will Amar Singh get bail today?

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:55 AM PDT

The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce its order today on the interim and regular bail pleas of jailed Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh in connection with the cash-for-votes scam. Mr Singh, a former Samajwadi Party leader, was arrested on September 6 and sent to Tihar Jail for his alleged involvement in bribing of MPs ahead of the trust vote in Parliament in July 2008.

Karnataka High Court to hear Yeddyurappa's bail plea today

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 12:53 AM PDT

Arrested former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa will know today if he will spend Diwali in jail or get bail in two corruption cases ahead of the festival of lights. The arrested Bharatiya Janata Party leader's counsel has pleaded for releasing him on a week's bail, in view of Diwali.

Expenses row: NGO trustees back Kiran Bedi

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 05:19 PM PDT

Amid the row over her inflated bills, trustees of Team Anna member Kiran Bedi's Non-Governmental Organisation's (NGO) board have passed a resolution backing her. They have asked Ms Bedi to travel as per the tickets offered by the invitees, and not to worry about travelling Economy class to save money.

Two Indians killed, seven injured in Nepal bridge collapse

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 04:14 PM PDT

Two Indians on a Nepal tour were killed and seven others seriously injured when an overloaded suspension bridge over the Trishuli river collapsed on Saturday in central Chitawan district, as the Indian embassy in Kathmandu stepped up relief efforts.

Bhatta Parsaul protests: Women speak out after six months, allege rape

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 03:02 PM PDT

For almost six months their ordeal during the violent farmer-police clashes in Bhatta Parsaul, which took place in May this year, went largely unreported. But now women are speaking out and alleging cases of rape against policemen, who cracked down on the protestors.

Six Indian divers found dead as rescue operation hits tragedy

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 01:36 PM PDT

The bodies of eight divers, six of them Indians, were recovered from the waters of the Persian Gulf today, as hopes faded for the remaining five crew members, three days after their vessel sank.

Chopper row resolved: Indian Army helicopter and crew back in Kargil

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 01:14 PM PDT

Just hours after four Indian Army personnel, onboard an Army helicopter, were detained in Pakistan after the chopper entered their airspace, reportedly due to bad weather, the issue has been resolved. Army sources say the chopper with the crew has returned to Kargil.

India tells Pakistan: We appreciate speedy return of officers, helicopter

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 01:11 PM PDT

India has great appreciated Pakistan's role for their speedy return of army officers and helicopter that had strayed into Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) due to inclement weather earlier on Sunday, said the MEA's official spokesperson Vishnu Prakash.

Bumpy road for LK Advani's yatra in Karnataka

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 08:59 AM PDT

Contrary to speculation that he was cancelling his rally in Bangalore as part of his Jan Chetna Yatra in the wake of the arrest of former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa, senior BJP leader LK Advani today said his trip to the city is on schedule.

Congress holds crucial meeting in Rajasthan, cabinet reshuffle on cards?

Posted: 23 Oct 2011 08:49 AM PDT

As controversy still rages on over the alleged involvement of a former minister in his government in the disappearance of a nurse, Bhanwari Devi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, according to unconfirmed reports, may reshuffle his cabinet soon.
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