Saturday, October 27, 2012

Desi Agatha Christies mark their presence

Desi Agatha Christies mark their presence

Desi Agatha Christies mark their presence

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 05:14 PM PDT

Home-bred Agatha Christies are marking their presence. Thanks to a bunch of enterprising women authors, Indian writing in English has just got a fresh batch of detective novels and desi sleuths.

UP govt gives nod for IAC rally in Farrukhabad

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 05:07 PM PDT

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government on Saturday afternoon gave permission to Arvind Kejriwal-led India against corruption (IAC) to hold a rally on November 1 in Farrukhabad district.

Ready to probe PM in 2G: Delhi ACB

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 05:01 PM PDT

The anti-corruption branch (ACB) of the Delhi government, which has been headless for the last two months, has all but admitted that there was a prima facie case against no less than Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G scam.

Aung San Suu Kyi to kick off India visit from Nov 13

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 05:01 PM PDT

A photograph of Aung San Suu Kyi during her visit to the world's oldest democracy captures the resolve and rise of the Burmese heroine of democracy. It shows her receiving the US Congressional Gold Medal, which had been awarded to her in 2008.

S M Krishna happy at 'scam-free' tenure

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 04:47 PM PDT

A day after he was eased out of the foreign ministry, a stoic S M Krishna met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday.

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh wants probe against Robert Vadra, BJP president

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 03:11 PM PDT

RSS Sarkaryavah Suresh Joshi alias Bhaiyyaji said that only a high-level inquiry into their affairs would bring out the truth.

RSS wants probe against Vadra, BJP president

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 03:11 PM PDT

RSS Sarkaryavah Suresh Joshi alias Bhaiyyaji said that only a high-level inquiry into their affairs would bring out the truth.

RoC may seek info from Gadkari over 'dubious' funding of his firms

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:26 PM PDT

Trouble may come knocking at the door of beleaguered BJP chief Nitin Gadkari as the Registrar of Companies (RoC) may directly seek answers from him over the dubious funding of his companies by a clutch of entities.

Cabinet reshuffle: Upgrade for Salman, Rahul boys likely

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:19 PM PDT

The UPA cabinet reshuffle will finally take place today. Over a dozen new faces are likely in the Cabinet and some of the ministers of state are set to be promoted.

Upgrade for Salman, Rahul boys likely

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:19 PM PDT

A conscious effort to raise the profile of young ministers will define the reshuffle Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will effect on Sunday morning.

Seven ministers quit to make way for today's Cabinet rejig

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:16 PM PDT

The resignation of seven ministers ahead of Sunday's ministerial rejig could be the biggest instance of a mass exodus in anticipation of changes in the government in recent years but even the previous reshuffle saw half a dozen ministers quit in July, 2011.

Krishna takes pride for keeping MEA taint-free during his tenure

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:13 PM PDT

A day after he was eased out of the foreign ministry, a stoic S M Krishna met PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday. While he thanked the PM for his support, and even credited him for the "change" in relations with Pakistan, he couldn't resist taking a dig at the government that his ministry had remained untouched by any scam while he ran it for a little over three years.

Narendra Modi's potential visa request to be handled as per US laws

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 02:01 PM PDT

Against the backdrop of Britain warming up to Narendra Modi after boycotting him for 10 years, the US has said it would handle the Gujarat chief minister's potential visa application as per its immigration laws.

BJP wary of rivals pouncing on Gadkari's 'flimsy' plea

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 01:58 PM PDT

BJP chief Nitin Gadkari's defence that he cannot be held responsible for the source of funds pumped into the Purti Group founded by him may not find many takers in the party as it is felt that the plea is riddled with holes.

I am son of a farmer: Gadkari

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 01:22 PM PDT

"I am the son of a farmer. From where I have come, around 10,000 farmers have committed suicide. The condition of poor people is miserable in our country," said Gadkari.

Nitin Gadkari steers clear of attacking Virbhadra in Himachal Pradesh

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 01:06 PM PDT

BJP had seized upon the documents seized by Income-Tax department allegedly showing payment from a steel manufacturing company to one VBS in the steel ministry, when Singh held the portfolio, as well as reports in media insinuating that the Congress veteran forged his I-T returns.

Ex-PM's 'ill-treatment' in Ajmer angers Pakistan

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 01:04 PM PDT

Id celebrations turned sour for former Pakistan prime minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, as he was detained at Ajmer by India's intelligence bureau (IB) for travelling without essential documents like visa, on Saturday.

Fresh hurdle to replace Cheetah, Chetak choppers

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Military top brass is keeping its fingers crossed as their efforts to get a replacement for Cheetah and Chetak helicopters that are crucial in maintaining high-altitude military posts and evacuation of casualties yet again faces unexpected obstacles.

Indian media has no credibility, says Vijay Mallya

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 12:43 PM PDT

The Kingfisher airline's near bankrupt chief Vijay Mallya flew in from London on his private jet and headed to the F1 circuit and slammed the Indian media.

Gadkari driver, diwan directors in non-Purti companies too

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 12:27 PM PDT

Purti Power and Sugar Limited seems to have a lot in common with sugar and power factories at Akola, Buldhana and Bhandara.

US pips Russia as 'lowest bidder' for heavy-lift 15-chopper deal

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 12:07 PM PDT

The US is now all set to bag yet another mega Indian defence deal, with the iconic Boeing-manufactured Chinook heavy-lift helicopters emerging as the cheaper option than its strong contender the Russian Mi-26 choppers.

Congress may hold edge in Sahay vs Gadkari case

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 12:03 PM PDT

Congress's decision to drop Subodh Kant Sahay from the Cabinet can result in the party offering an implicit challenge to BJP over the controversies surrounding its party chief Nitin Gadkari's business dealings.

Loyalty, seniority passed over in Andhra's jumbo representation in reshuffle

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 11:53 AM PDT

Two Congress MPs lashed out at party leadership and host of others conveyed displeasure over the choice of members for the Union ministry, spoiling the message that party leadership hoped to send across by ramping up Andhra's representation in Team Manmohan to 11.

Over 70 arrested in Faizabad communal violence

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Communal violence was triggered by a dispute over immersion of Durga idol on Wednesday. So far, the violence has claimed two lives. Several shops and vehicles were set on fire by the arsonists.

Ferrari and Indian motor sport body make conciliatory statements on flag controversy

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 09:35 AM PDT

The controversy over the Ferrari cars in Indian Grand Prix carrying the Italian navy flag has now drawn conciliatory noises not only from the motorsport apex body in India but also the team in question.
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