Friday, December 7, 2012

India misguided, paranoid over China: Guha

India misguided, paranoid over China: Guha

India misguided, paranoid over China: Guha

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:42 PM PST

The general tenor of the debate—that the Indian attitude to China was influenced by a mix of ignorance, cautious optimism about partnerships and a whole lot of misguided paranoia. "Don't demonise the Chinese, please," Guha finally said in response to a question.

Staggered toll hike on incomplete roads on cards

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:21 PM PST

Amid reports of growing protests against toll fee charged from highway users, the government has proposed a slew of reforms as rationalization measures and would seek the Union Cabinet's nod soon.

No decision on making CAG multi-member: Govt

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:15 PM PST

The government on Friday said it has not yet taken a decision on making the Comptroller and Auditor General a multi-member body.

File KYC by December or lose subsidy

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:11 PM PST

Cooking gas consumers with multiple connections who do not submit Know Your Customer forms by month-end will lose subsidized supply and will be charged market rates, the government said on Friday.

Gujarat's growth a myth, Sonia says

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 04:03 PM PST

Launching the second round of her campaig in Gujarat, UPA chief Sonia Gandhi tore into chief minister Narendra Modi's development claims and accused his government of cheating people with hollow and false promises.

Maldives must rein in quarters harming bilateral ties, India says

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 03:52 PM PST

Amid a diplomatic row over cancellation of the GMR contract, India on Friday asked Maldives to control any quarters which may be trying to harm bilateral relations saying the issue should not put a "question mark" on the ties between the two sides.

I am an honest man, won’t resign, says Gadkari

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 03:48 PM PST

Describing himself as an honest man, a defiant Nitin Gadkari on Friday once again ruled out resigning from the BJP chief's post.

123 go: FDI vote gives UPA the reforms edge

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:39 PM PST

UPA finally mopped up 123 votes against opposition tally of 102 in RS and the victory is likely to lead to more reforms legislations for the government.

123 Go: FDI vote gives UPA the reforms edge

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:39 PM PST

UPA finally mopped up 123 votes against opposition tally of 102 in RS and the victory is likely to be a spur for govt to seek passage of more reforms legislations.

Clash averted between UP, Haryana farmers

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:25 PM PST

An ongoing dispute over possession of agricultural land between two villages of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh threatened to turn violent on Friday.

'Team up for trade through border'

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:22 PM PST

Calling upon the governments of both India and Pakistan to collaborate and open trade through the border route, Anil Joshi, industry minister, said.

11 Guwahati molesters get 2 years’ RI, fined

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 02:11 PM PST

Five months after a national uproar over the public molestation of a young girl outside a Guwahati pub, a Kamrup judge on Friday sentenced 11 of the 16 accused to two years rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 3,000 each on them.

Get real and don’t legislate something that can’t be enforced: Cops

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:52 PM PST

Top traffic policemen have suggested to be practical to legislators who are bringing in law that bans the use of many devices, including cellphone, while driving.

Geetika case: Witness’ father changes stand

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:50 PM PST

In a new twist in the Geetika Sharma suicide case, the father of accused-turned-approver Chanshivroop Singh lodged a case with Delhi Police on Friday, alleging that he and his son were receiving threats after the latter had become a police witness in the case. Chanshivroop fled to the US via Dubai on November 28, police have found.

Jundal retracts confessional statement

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:29 PM PST

LeT operative Zabihuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, alleged to be one of the key handlers of 26/11 terrorists, retracted his confessional statement in the case on Friday.

Anna admitted to hospital

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:24 PM PST

Social activist Anna Hazare was admitted to a private hospital in Gurgaon on Friday after he complained of weakness and nausea. Doctors said his condition is stable.

Illegal mining: Goan firm operates on Pakistani’s power of attorney, CEC tells SC

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:12 PM PST

The CEC in its report to SC on Friday said, "It is seen that the mining lease was granted in the name of an individual who had migrated to Pakistan and died there. He was never involved in operating the mining lease or seeking renewal of it".

Goa ‘beats’ Karnataka in illegal mining

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 01:04 PM PST

Rampant illegal iron ore mining in Goa, which has devastated the state, is much larger than the illegal mining in Karnataka.

Haryana plans to buy hydel power from Arunachal Pradesh

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 10:00 AM PST

Haryana power minister, Capt Ajay Singh Yadav said on Friday that the visit of Haryana chief minister, Bhupinder Singh Hooda to Bhutan in connection with the purchase of 2000 MW of hydel power is very significant step for making the state free of any power shortage in the coming times.

BJP has 15 leaders fit for PM job: MP minister

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 09:51 AM PST

We don't need Congress leader Digvijay Singh's certificate to decide who will be the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate,'' Madhya Pradesh minister for industries Kailash Vijayavargiya said on Friday while reacting to AICC general secretary Digvijay Singh's observation.

India asks Nepal to prevent terror groups from using its soil for infiltration

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:48 AM PST

With several former militants from Jammu & Kashmir recently using Nepal to enter India from PoK, New Delhi has asked Kathmandu to strengthen its screening process since intelligence inputs suggest that ISI-backed terror groups are trying to push active terrorists in the guise of ex-ultras.

I am an honest man, won't resign: Gadkari

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:13 AM PST

Maintaining that he is not a businessman but a social entrepreneur, Gadkari said none of the allegations levelled against him have been proved.

India wants strong and prosperous Pakistan: Manmohan

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 07:02 AM PST

"Welcoming the resumption of dialogue process, Prime Minister said India would like to see a strong, stable and prosperous Pakistan and was happy to see democracy flourish over there," Pakistan high commission said.

Cauvery water dispute tribunal award to be notified by December-end

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 06:37 AM PST

After nearly six years, the final award of the Cauvery water dispute tribunal will be notified by the end of this month, states sharing the disputed Cauvery river waters were informed today.

Salwa Judum leader gunned down in Bastar

Posted: 07 Dec 2012 05:23 AM PST

Armed Maoists gunned down Chinnaram Gota, a leader of the controversial anti-naxalite movement 'Salwa Judum', and one of his body guards at village Kuprel in Farsegarh area in tribal Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh.
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