Monday, November 28, 2011

2G case: Kanimozhi, four others get bail

2G case: Kanimozhi, four others get bail

2G case: Kanimozhi, four others get bail

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 09:00 AM PST

Six months after she was arrested, Kanimozhi, the Rajya Sabha MP whose father heads the DMK, has been granted bail.

Team Anna backs Kiran Bedi

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 08:59 AM PST

Team Anna came out in support of Kiran Bedi today. In a press conference in New Delhi, key Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal said, " The case of misappropriation of funds against Kiran Bedi is totally false.'

FDI in retail: Allies angry, opposition wants vote, PM calls all-party meet tomorrow

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 08:15 AM PST

The government is searching desperately for an eject button from the current crisis over its decision to allow 51% Foreign Direct Investment or FDI in the multi-brand retail sector. Parliament was adjourned this morning over the matter. The Prime Minister met with Sonia Gandhi and has called an all-party meeting tomorrow morning in the hope of finding a solution.

Read Anand Sharma's letter to political parties on FDI in retail

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 07:12 AM PST

Opposition parties want to test the government's strength through a vote in parliament on the decision to allow 51% Foreign direct Investment in multi-brand retail. Key allies of the government like Mamata Banerjee and M Karunanidhi have asked that the decision be revoked. The Minister of Commerce Anand Sharma today released this letter to leaders of major political parties explaining the government's stand.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Youth Congress rally in Delhi; Sonia, PM to attend

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:58 AM PST

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today inaugurated a massive rally of newly-elected office-bearers of the Youth Congress in the national capital.

No permission yet to Anna protest: MCD

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:36 AM PST

Anna Hazare will hold a one-day protest rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on December 11. Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal told NDTV that they will hold the one-day rally on December 11, adding that they have not decided on a longer protest from December 27, but all options are open

Kerala MPs demand PM's intervention on Mullaperiyar dam

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:30 AM PST

Parliament members from Kerala on Monday demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention in the Mullaperiyar dam controversy, saying the earthen dam was not safe and the state needed a new one. "All MPs from Kerala will be sitting on a fast in the parliament complex," Congress MP from the state PT Thomas said.

Karunanidhi asks govt to reverse FDI decision: Full statement

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 05:22 AM PST

DMK chief M Karunanidhi, also a senior member of the UPA with 16 Lok Sabha MPs, today asked the government to reverse its decision on 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail. The government is also facing opposition from within with the Congress party's branch in Kerala expressing its dissent.

15 dead in bus accident in Maharashtra

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 04:44 AM PST

15 people have died in a bus accident in Mehkar Tehsil of Buldhana district of Maharashtra. Two buses collided head on, following which a fire started leading to the deaths. 35 people have been injured in the accident. The injured have been admitted to a govt hospital in the area. The two buses that collided were plying between Nagpur and Pune.

Former telecom minister Sukhram granted bail

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 04:18 AM PST

Former telecom minister Sukhram has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. He was arrested earlier this month after being convicted for corruption.

Rahul Gandhi speech highlights

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

Rahul Gandhi addressed a massive rally of youth Congress workers in Delhi.

Smuggling from Dubai, Hong Kong up by 750%

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:55 AM PST

It is official: Dubai and Hong Kong are the chosen destinations for those smuggling items into India. According to Customs officials, smuggling from the above-mentioned destinations has witnessed an astounding growth of 750 per cent in one year. The figure is said to be at an all-time high.

Live Blog: FDI storm in Parliament

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 03:28 AM PST

Another Monday, another stormy week is set to begin in Parliament. The government is gearing up for yet another battle, this time over allowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the retail sector, which it announced late last week. The government's decision would allow stores like Walmart and Tesco to enter India.

2G case: Will Kanimozhi, five others get bail today?

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 02:25 AM PST

Will DMK MP Kanimozhi finally get bail today? As the Delhi High Court today resumes hearing on her bail plea in the 2G spectrum case, Ms Kanimozhi would be hoping for relief, especially after the Supreme Court granted bail to five corporate executive - all co-accused in the case - last week.

Srinagar airfield on 'sale', CBI orders probe

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 02:05 AM PST

In what seems to be a reminder of the Adarsh Housing Society scam in Mumbai, a shocking case of fraudulent sale of Defence land has come to light - this time in the highly-sensitive area of Srinagar. NDTV has exclusively accessed documents that reveal how land at the high-security Srinagar airfield has been on sale for the last four years.

Mamata Banerjee defends Kishenji killing

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 01:01 AM PST

Three days after the death of Maoist leader Kishenji, who was shot dead by security forces, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee broke her silence and has defended the police encounter.

Kishenji shot six times, says autopsy report

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:40 PM PST

Slain top Maoist leader Kishenji was shot six times and had received two splinter wounds during the encounter with security forces in West Midnapore district, according to his autopsy report.

Anna Hazare gets civic body nod to hold protest in Delhi

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:33 PM PST

Anna Hazare has been given permission by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to stage protest at the Ramlila Maidan from December 27. Mr Hazare had earlier announced that he will launch the agitation again at the end of the Winter Session of Parliament if a strong Lokpal Bill is not passed.

FDI battle in Parliament today; BJP, Left to move adjournment motion

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:30 PM PST

If the week gone was stormy for Parliament, it looks like the coming week will bring in a hurricane. The Left and the BJP have joined hands against the government on the issue of allowing 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment or FDI in the retail sector.

FDI in retail: BJP to stall Parliament today

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 05:25 PM PST

Opposing government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the retail sector, deputy leader of BJP in Lok Sabha Gopinath Munde has said that they would not allow proceedings to take place in Parliament on Monday.

More than a dozen trains cancelled due to fog

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 03:00 PM PST

More than a dozen trains remained cancelled today as dense fog over parts of North India continued to disrupt rail services, leading to delays in arrival and departure of trains from the city.

Music maestro Ustad Sultan Khan dies

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 11:26 AM PST

Sarangi maestro and classical singer Ustad Sultan Khan, the soulful voice behind hits like 'Piya Basanti Re' and 'Albela Sajan Aayo Re', passed away on Sunday afternoon in New Delhi after prolonged illness.

Buddhist meet has no political motive: Dalai Lama's representative

Posted: 27 Nov 2011 10:38 AM PST

An aide of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that the Buddhist meet that began in the national capital on Sunday has no political move.
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