Monday, March 26, 2012

Politicians, middlemen, mafia in Rs 2 lakh crore Karnataka wakf land scam

Politicians, middlemen, mafia in Rs 2 lakh crore Karnataka wakf land scam

Politicians, middlemen, mafia in Rs 2 lakh crore Karnataka wakf land scam

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 05:04 PM PDT

A Karnataka govt-appointed committee which surveyed wakf board lands in the state has stumbled upon a scam suspected to be bigger than the 2G scam.

Italy changes tone over naval guards row

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 04:13 PM PDT

In a change of stance, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti on Monday said it respects the jurisdiction of Indian court over its two detained marines, accused of killing two fishermen off the Kerala coast.

NFDC plays yesterday once more

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 04:11 PM PDT

The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) film restoration project, which began two years ago, is now bearing fruit. Fifty six of the 80 films on the NFDC list have been restored.

Congress MP joins BJP in slamming party over Telangana

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 04:09 PM PDT

In an embarrassment for the ruling party, senior Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh K Keshav Rao on Monday joined the BJP in the Rajya Sabha in slamming the "delay" by the Centre and Congress in formation of Telangana.

Beant killer won't hang, says Badal

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:59 PM PDT

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal on Monday announced in the assembly that he would meet the President and the PM to seek clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict in the 11-year-old Beant Singh assassination case, whose hanging was ordered on March 31.

Mamata Banerjee fumes over 'rushed' NCTC meet

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:55 PM PDT

The stage is set for another spat between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the UPA government.

Moscow dubs UNHRC vote on Lanka 'politically motivated'

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:35 PM PDT

Without criticizing India directly for backing the US-initiated resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council, Russia has described the resolution as "politically motivated" and one that has ended up discrediting the Council itself.

Moscow dubs UNHRC vote on Lanka 'politically motivated'

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:35 PM PDT

Without criticizing India directly for backing the US-initiated resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council, Russia has described the resolution as "politically motivated" and one that has ended up discrediting the Council itself.

Relax visa norms, India tells US

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:30 PM PDT

India on Monday pitched for easier visa norms amid a series of curbs put by lawmakers in the US, which commerce & industry minister Anand Sharma said has resulted in higher fees and rejection rates.

SC reserves verdict on tinted glass in cars

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:22 PM PDT

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a PIL seeking complete ban on use of dark films on car windows, including the vehicles used by VVIPs, alleging that many crimes in cities were committed by people using such cars with tinted car windows.

Budget in Rajya Sabha

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:17 PM PDT

BJP-led opposition attacked the government accusing that the Congress led coalition failed to develop national consensus on economic policies because of arrogance of power and political deception.

Should riot probe reports be given to Nanavati Commission, SIT asks SC

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:14 PM PDT

Pressed by Justice Nanavati Commission inquiring into 2002 Gujarat riots, the Supreme Court- appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by former CBI Director R K Raghavan on Monday asked the apex court whether to part with the probe reports.

Rajya Sabha: BJP members express concern over 'Chinese intrusion'

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:00 PM PDT

The opposition BJP members in the Rajya Sabha on Monday expressed concerns over 'reported' increase in Chinese intrusion into Indian air space and demanded concrete steps to check such incidents.

Ruckus over Gen V K Singh's charge holds up Rajya Sabha

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:58 PM PDT

Army chief General V K Singh's allegation that he was offered bribe had its echo in the Rajya Sabha on Monday with the Upper House being adjourned twice when members raised the issue demanding explanation from the government.

Army chief issue rocks Rajya Sabha

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:58 PM PDT

Army chief General V K Singh's allegation that he was offered bribe had its echo in the Rajya Sabha on Monday with the Upper House being adjourned twice when members raised the issue demanding explanation from the government.

Congress set for stormy review of UP debacle

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:56 PM PDT

Congress is set for a stormy review of its decimation in UP, with party leaders preparing to blame "minority quota", premature statements about the Centre's plans for the President's rule and raking up of the Batla House encounter for the party's poor show.

Congress braces for UP storm

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:56 PM PDT

Congress is set for a stormy review of its decimation in UP, with party leaders preparing to blame "minority quota", premature statements about the Centre's plans for the President's rule and raking up of the Batla House encounter for the party's poor show.

Defiant Kejriwal deflects blame to 'tainted' MPs

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:54 PM PDT

Faced with a political backlash Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal remained defiant, saying Parliament faced a crisis of credibility with 162 sitting MPs facing criminal charges.

Popcorn is healthier than fruits: Study

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PDT

Popcorn — your regular partner every time you hit a movie theatre — seems to be the latest "nutritional gold nugget".

Study shows popcorn as nutritional gold nugget

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:50 PM PDT

Popcorn — your regular partner every time you hit a movie theatre — seems to be the latest "nutritional gold nugget".

Norway custody row helps MEA make pro-people policies

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:48 PM PDT

While the case of the NRI couple seeking custody of their children from Norwegian authorities may have been marred by marital discord, it is contributing in making India's foreign policy more "people-centric".

SC refuses to summon Narendra Modi in Gujarat riot cases

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:47 PM PDT

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking summoning of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi by Justice Nanavati Commission inquiring into the 2002 riots.

SC refuses plea for summoning of Modi by Nanavati Panel

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:47 PM PDT

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition seeking summoning of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi by Justice Nanavati Commission inquiring into the 2002 riots.

Lok Sabha panel mulls action against Team Anna

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:44 PM PDT

The speeches given by Team Anna Hazare members are a fit case for privilege and could be considered for appropriate action, Lok Sabha privilege committee chair P C Chacko said.

Lok Sabha privilege panel chair mulling action against Team Anna's comments

Posted: 26 Mar 2012 02:44 PM PDT

The speeches given by Team Anna Hazare members are a fit case for privilege and could be considered for appropriate action, Lok Sabha privilege committee chair P C Chacko said.
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