Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Supreme Court upholds Mayawati's land acquisition policy

Supreme Court upholds Mayawati's land acquisition policy

Supreme Court upholds Mayawati's land acquisition policy

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Dismissing an appeal by a farmer body, the Supreme Court today upheld the Uttar Pradesh government's land acquisition policy for the Yamuna Expressway project.


J&K: Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani arrested

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A day after he threatened to intensify agitation against the government if his demands are not accepted by New Delhi, hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has been arrested by the police in Jammu and Kashmir.


Two arrested for Pune German bakery blast

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Two men, one from Nasik and the other from Pune, have been arrested for the German Bakery blast which killed 17 people in Pune in February, 2010. Maharashtra's Anti-Terror Squad says RDX and literature on bomb-making were recovered from Himayat Baig and Bilal.


CWG lane trials begin today: Roads to avoid

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The exclusive lanes for Commonwealth Games will become operational from September 20 and violators will face a fine of Rs 2,000 and their vehicles will be impounded.A notification to this effect has been issued by the Lieutenant Governor's office. But to give road users sufficient exposure of the traffic movement during and before the October 3-14 Games, trials have been planned for three days from today.


Jayalalithaa getting enough security, says DMK

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A day after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MPs met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh complaining about ruling DMK's "lackadaisical approach" towards security of their leader Jayalalithaa, the Tamil Nadu government today said she was being given "adequate security" following death threats to her.


Areas in Kashmir under Armed Forces Special Powers Act could be reduced

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Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, is meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss the current crisis in his state, and the solutions that might emerge from a political package. Abdullah's stand is "Status quo is not an option."


Is the new CVC against 2G scam probe?

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As the government's decision to appoint PJ Thomas as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) sparks off a huge political row, NDTV has accessed a Department of Telecom (DoT) note which puts a question mark on whether the new CVC is in favour of probing the 2G scam.


BJP stakes claim in Jharkhand, Governor recommends lifting of President’s Rule

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Jharkhand Governor M O H Farook on Tuesday night sent a report to the Centre recommending revocation of President's rule in the state, hours after BJP leader Arjun Munda staked claim to form a new government.


Strike hits normal life in Kerala, West Bengal

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The nationwide strike by trade unions against price rise paralysed the business and government establishments, but the worst affected were Left-ruled West Bengal and Kerala. Normal life was badly hit in West Bengal due to the strike, which virtually took the shape of a 'Bangla Bandh', with over 1,000 arrests being made.


Thomas sworn-in as CVC; BJP boycotts function

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Senior IAS officer P J Thomas was on Tuesday sworn-in as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner amid a boycott by main Opposition BJP which has been objecting to his appointment to the post in view of his alleged tainted background.


BJP takes CVC battle to President

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Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj met President Patil on Tuesday evening over the appointment of PJ Thomas as new Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC). BJP had opposed PJ Thomas' nomination as Central Vigilance Commissioner and also boycotted Central Vigilance Commissioner's swearing in.


Jharkhand's new government is largely same old

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Arjun Munda met the Governor of Jharkhand on Tuesday, presenting the BJP's new initiative to revive its fortunes in the state. Partnering with the BJP yet again will be the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Five months ago, the two parties agreed to divorce. It turns out it was just a trial separation.


Rahul Gandhi charms students - and a cop - in Pune

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Rahul Gandhi spent an hour interacting with college students in Pune on Tuesday. Students asked him tough questions about farmer suicides in Maharashtra. The Congress' General Secretary invited them to brain storm on the "there are two Indias - one for the rich and the other for the poor" theme that he has referred to repeatedly in his recent speeches.


After Manmohan remarks, China seeks to reassure India

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China on Tuesday underlined its role in South Asia, saying that as an "important member" of Asia it is willing to work with India for peace and stability in the sub-continent. Seeking to downplay the purported remarks of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that Beijing "would like to have a foothold in South Asia," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu said China is committed to safeguarding peace and stability of Asia, including South Asia.


Rajasthan doctors end 3-day strike

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After extensive negotiation with the government, doctors in Rajasthan have ended a three-day strike that causes a medical crisis in Jodhpur. 1200 doctors had been refusing to work since Saturday night, when doctors and a patient's relatives clashed at Jodhpur's MDM hospital. Doctors say seven of them were injured when the police intervened.


Muslim clerics from UP in demand in US, Europe, Gulf

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In the holy month of Ramzan, Muslim clerics -- both Shia and Sunni-- from Uttar Pradesh are busy abroad. Reason- they have been in great demand as devotees in Gulf countries want them for conducting religious discourses.


Mayawati in trouble with Supreme Court again

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Another memorial dream of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has hit a road block. The Supreme Court has questioned the scale of constructions at an upcoming ecology park dedicated to her mentor and Dalit Leader Kanshiram.


Full text: MS Dhoni on match-fixing, tigers and marriage

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Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has been appointed Uttarakhand's tiger ambassador, speaks to NDTV's Vikram Chandra on a host of issues including tiger conservation, match-fixing, and life after marriage.


Will Nuclear Liability law deter foreign

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Noting that the Indian " liability law also follows a dust-up between the US and India over flawed US legislation" she said: "Washington and New Delhi need to move past the recent irritants in the relationship caused by domestic politics in both countries so that this important bilateral partnership will continue to advance."


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