Saturday, December 3, 2011

FDI row: Government wooing Mamata Banerjee?

FDI row: Government wooing Mamata Banerjee?

FDI row: Government wooing Mamata Banerjee?

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:32 AM PST

UPA government's troubleshooter and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is in Kolkata today for a possible meeting with key ally Mamata Banerjee to try and ensure the Trinamool Congress does not go against the government and UPA interests on the contentious issue of Foreign Direct Investment or FDI in retail.

Bhanwari Devi case: Rajasthan ex-minister Maderna sent to CBI custody till Dec 9

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 08:02 AM PST

Former Water Resources minister in the Rajasthan government, Mahipal Maderna, arrested in connection with the Bhanwari Devi case, has been sent to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody till December 9.

Kanimozhi arrives in Chennai, Karunanidhi welcomes her at airport

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:38 AM PST

It's a homecoming that DMK chief M Karunanidhi had been eagerly waiting for. After being released from jail earlier this week, his daughter Kanimozhi finally reached Chennai today and was accorded a grand welcome.

Sukna land scam: Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash found guilty, dismissed from service

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:25 AM PST

An army court has found former Military Secretary Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash guilty on three counts in the Sukna land scam case.

Corruption in India pains me, says Dalai Lama

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 07:21 AM PST

Describing himself as a "messenger of India", the Dalai Lama today said it caused him "great pain" to witness corruption in the country and expressed hope that graft cases would be dealt with deftly.

PM, Sonia inaugurate new buildings in Imphal

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 06:57 AM PST

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi today inaugurated new buildings in the Manipur capital, including the new assembly complex and City Convention Centre, during a day's day visit to the state.

Kanimozhi arrives in Chennai

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:58 AM PST

After spending 6 months in Tihar jail in Delhi, Kanimozhi arrives in Chennai.

Kanimozhi on her way to Chennai; Karunanidhi to receive her at airport

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 05:34 AM PST

Kanimozhi leaves Delhi for Chennai: It's a homecoming that DMK chief M Karunanidhi has been eagerly waiting for. After being released from jail, his daughter Kanimozhi will reach Chennai today.

CBI charge sheets Reddy in illegal mining case

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 04:45 AM PST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday formally filed charges in illegal mining case involving Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC) owned by former Karnataka minister G. Janardhana Reddy.

2G scam: Order on Subramanian Swamy's plea against Chidambaram on December 8

Posted: 03 Dec 2011 03:38 AM PST

A trial court in Delhi today reserved its order on a petition filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy in the 2G scam case. Mr Swamy is demanding that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram be made a co-accused in the scam. The order will now be announced on December 8.

Bhopal gas tragedy: 27 years on

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:54 PM PST

It's been 27 years since one of the worst tragedies in human history struck the city of Bhopal. But there is still no end to the sufferings of the victims and their families of Bhopal gas tragedy.

Top 5 unproductive Parliament sessions

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST

It has been a week when Parliament could not transact any business. The government's decision to allow 51% per cent Foreign Direct Investment in multi-retail sector has led to cries of protest from the Opposition and allies alike, leading to disruptions. So vehement have been the protests that the Winter Session of Parliament which began on November 22 has not been allowed to function even for a single day.

PM fails to convince Mamata; Govt rethink on FDI vote

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:34 PM PST

The government is considering putting on hold a possible vote on its decision to allow 51% foreign ownership of multi-brand retail stores. Sources tell NDTV that the Congress-led UPA is not keen to test its strength on the floor of the House on this issue. A final decision in this regard is likely to be taken on Wednesday.

Full transcript: Commerce Minister Anand Sharma speaks to NDTV on FDI

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:10 PM PST

The government led, by the Prime Minister, made it clear that there is going to be no turning back, no rolling back. The policy decision taken by the Union Cabinet and announced by the Commerce Minister to allow FDI, that's Foreign Direct Investment, in the retail sector has created a major political storm, but so far the government is sticking to its word, what many are describing to be Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Nuclear Deal movement in UPA 2.

Bhanwari Devi case: Mahipal Maderna arrested

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 11:26 AM PST

Former Water Resources minister in the Rajasthan government, Mahipal Maderna, has been arrested in connection with the Bhanwari Devi case.

Anna slams government's U-turn in the Lokpal draft, points finger at Rahul Gandhi

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 11:05 AM PST

Lokpal Bill: Anti-corruption crusader has taken on the government -and blamed Rahul Gandhi -for a Lokpal Bill that he says is designed to be ineffective. "The change in stand on Lokpal Bill might be due to Rahul Gandhi's intervention," he said.

Highlights: Anna Hazare slams Govt's U-turn in the Lokpal draft

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:20 AM PST

Social activist Anna Hazare has slammed the government over the Standing Committee's flip-flops on the inclusion of lower bureaucracy under the ambit of Lokpal. The issue has been a major sticking point with members of the civil society, who are threatening to launch another mass agitation if all their demands on the issue are not met.

Man fom UK in India slashes throat during video chat

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:13 AM PST

A 53-year-old Briton, on a business trip to India, killed himself by slashing his throat while his girlfriend in Britain saw the ghastly act live on the internet, a media report said on Friday.

India's first naval fighter to take to skies this month

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 10:13 AM PST

Indian Navy would soon add the air element to its ranks with the first carrier-borne naval fighter aircraft "LCA Tejas (Navy)" all set to take its maiden flight this month, a top defence official said today.

Sukna land scam: Court martial proceedings to end today?

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 09:45 AM PST

The Army has completed court martial proceedings against former Military Secretary, Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, in the Sukna land scam

Bhanwari Devi case: CBI files first chargesheet, Maderna named

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 08:46 AM PST

Former Rajasthan Minister Mahipal Maderna has been named in the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Bhanwari Devi case.
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