Tuesday, December 13, 2011

All-party meeting on Lokpal Bill today; CBI the only flashpoint?

All-party meeting on Lokpal Bill today; CBI the only flashpoint?

All-party meeting on Lokpal Bill today; CBI the only flashpoint?

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 12:38 AM PST

At a crucial all-party meeting in New Delhi today, the government will share with the opposition its latest version of the Lokpal Bill. The meeting comes a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and ...

Lokpal Bill row: Anna's core committee to meet today

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:26 PM PST

Team Anna's Core Committee will meet in New Delhi for two days starting today to chalk out their future plans, including the proposed Ramlila Maidan agitation, if a strong Lokpal Bill is not passed in...

For many in US, Christmas comes late this year

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 06:00 PM PST

When Emily Russell's two young sons wake up on Christmas morning, they'll find that Santa left them a note instead of the videogames they requested. ...

US drone captured by Iran is now its "property"

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 05:43 PM PST

A US drone captured by Iran is now the "property" of the Islamic republic, Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Tuesday, dismissing a request by US President Barack Obama for its return....

Grenade attack in Belgium, four dead

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 05:19 PM PST

A man armed with grenades and an assault rifle attacked holiday shoppers on Tuesday at a central square in the Belgian city of Liege, leaving four people dead. The number of people injured has risen t...

Allies worried about CBI under Lokpal, all-party meet today

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 04:50 PM PST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi met all UPA allies on Tuesday evening to discuss the latest version of the Lokpal Bill, which will be shared with the Opposition today at an all-party me...

Bhanwari Devi's husband says their daughter fathered by Malkhan Singh

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 04:14 PM PST

The Bhanwari Devi case is getting murkier by the day. The CBI, which is probing the case, is questioning the missing midwife's husband Amarchand Nat, who is suspected of being part of the conspiracy t...

Meet volunteers at Anna's 'paathshala'

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 03:11 PM PST

An ex-corporator, a government employee, a trader and a criminal lawyer are among an unusual class of 100-odd volunteers in Anna's 'paathshala'. They come from different professions, different parts o...

Kapil Sibal accused of conflict of interest with Copyrights Bill

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:33 PM PST

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Tuesday after more than half day of work, following ruckus by Opposition members against introduction of Copyrights Amendment Bill by Communications Minister Kapil Sib...

Chelsea Clinton makes debut as TV reporter

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:32 PM PST

Sitting across from Mr. Williams with her back straight, her hands folded in her lap, Chelsea Clinton said that she was proud of both her parents and was encouraged by her grandmother, who died last N...

BCCI vs Anil Kumble: The real story

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:23 PM PST

Former India captain Anil Kumble on Monday, resigned as the chairman of the National Cricket Academy (NCA). While conflict of interest was seen as a possible reason that left Kumble 'with no choice,...

My faith in BCCI has been shaken: Gavaskar

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:22 PM PST

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday, lashed out against Board of Control for Cricket in India after the board's working committee unanimously shot down his demand of a USD 1 million fee...

Gilani refers to NATO strike as '26/11 attacks'

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:06 PM PST

As Pakistan seeks an overhaul of its foreign policy, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today warned that Islamabad will not accept "flagrant transgression" of its territory like the last month's deadl...

Cabinet clears key bills on Judicial Accountability, Citizen's Charter and black money

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 01:00 PM PST

The Union Cabinet met today to discuss several key legislations that are expected to be taken up in this session of Parliament. Sources tell NDTV that key bills - the Judicial Accountability, Citizen'...

New data said to narrow hunt for 'God particle'

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 12:39 PM PST

One of two research teams hunting for an elusive sub-atomic particle believed to be a basic building block of the universe announced Tuesday that it has narrowed down the search thanks to the latest d...

Indian-origin duo killed over parking dispute

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:51 AM PST

An Indian-origin uncle-nephew duo was gunned down by a 20-year-old Bangladeshi national following an argument over his car being blocked by a van parked outside the Indian family's hotel, a court has ...

J Dey murder case: Jigna Vora asks court for in-camera trial

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:13 AM PST

Journalist Jigna Vora, an accused in the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey, has moved an application in the Special MCOCA Court in Mumbai seeking an in-camera trial in the case. The court will...

VHP supports Anna, 'but only as patriots'

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:06 AM PST

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today gave its support to anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption but said it was involved in the movement "only as patriots"....

Govt to meet allies on Lokpal tonight, Citizen's Charter Bill cleared by Cabinet

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 11:01 AM PST

With activist Anna Hazare threatening to go on a fourth and lengthy hunger strike later this month, the government has developed a new peace formula for the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill that has unite...

Police recover Harbhajan's stolen bag with passport

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 10:59 AM PST

Haryana Police on Tuesday recovered international cricketer Harbhajan Singh's bag which was stolen from his SUV outside a popular cafe on National High No.1 (NH-1) Monday evening here....

My faith in BCCI has been shaken: Gavaskar

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 10:57 AM PST

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday, lashed out against Board of Control for Cricket in India after the board's working committee unanimously shot down his demand of a USD 1 million fee p...

Shrien Dewani, accused of wife's murder, fights extradition

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 10:11 AM PST

British-Indian Shrien Dewani, accused of hiring a hit man to kill his wife during their honeymoon in South Africa, will ask Britain's High Court to overturn the government's order that he be extradite...

15 Chinese children killed in school bus accident

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 09:59 AM PST

A school bus taking primary students home slipped off a country road into an irrigation ditch in eastern China, killing 15 children and highlighting continuing safety problems in the country's school ...

Air Force's Sukhoi jet crashes near Pune, pilots safe

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 09:55 AM PST

A frontline Sukhoi jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Pune today but the two pilots bailed out to safety, an officer said....
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