Sunday, October 31, 2010

Adarsh Society scam: Associates of three former CMs got flats?

Adarsh Society scam: Associates of three former CMs got flats?

Adarsh Society scam: Associates of three former CMs got flats?

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Even as Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan comes under fire in the capital from the Congress Leadership after admitting that his relatives had flats in the controversial Adarsh Housing Society, other leaders are now being implicated in the scandal as well.


Joint forces to remain in Maoist-hit areas: Pranab Mukherjee

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Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday ruled out withdrawal of security forces from Maoist-hit areas in West Bengal as demanded by his cabinet colleague and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee.


Chidambaram visits J&K to review security

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As Kashmir gets back to normal after months of violence, Home Minister P Chidambaram is on a visit to the state to review the security situation.


Amit Shah leaves for Mumbai following Supreme Court order

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Former Gujarat Minister Amit Shah left for Mumbai this morning following a Supreme Court directive asking him to be out of the state till November 15, when the CBI's plea seeking cancellation of his bail will be heard.


Exclusive: Maxi size Mini agenda

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After rejecting the idea twice in the past, now we have learnt that it's going to be third time lucky for Mini in India. The BMW Group company had carried out two feasibility studies in the past, since 2006 – the outcome of both had resulted in India plans being shelved.


'Black Diwali' for NREGA workers in Rajasthan

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Salaries of MPs, MLAs and bureaucrats have seen huge hikes recently but for workers under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), wages have remained static ever since the scheme was launched five years ago. Unwilling to tolerate the government insensitivity any longer, the workers have now decided to observe a ''Black Diwali''.


Kerala: Lecturer attack accused wins poll

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The recently concluded local body polls in Kerala threw up a surprise result. Anas Vazhakulam, an accused in the attack on lecturer T J Joseph, who's in jail, won a panchayat seat with a huge margin, that too on the ticket of a party that made its electoral debut.


2G scam: Supreme Court observations on A Raja will be looked into, says PM

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reacted to the Supreme Court observations questioning the continuance of Telecom minister A Raja by saying he would have the matter "looked into". "I have not seen what the Supreme Court has said. When I go back, we will have it looked into," Singh told reporters while returning from a week-long three-nation tour.


India, China for 'pragmatic' solutions to resolve border row

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A day after meeting his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said they had resolved to find a "pragmatic and mutually satisfactory" solution to the border problem and remove "misunderstandings" to strengthen ties.


India, US want qualitative change in ties: PM

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Keenly looking forward to US President Barack Obama's visit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the two countries had a common desire to bring about a qualitative change in their bilateral relationship and must explore new commonalities.


All hail the Goddess of English!

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In Uttar Pradesh a new religion has taken birth, Dalits in the Lakhimpur Kheri district are now worshiping the 'Goddess of English'. The followers are the Chatpatate sect of Dalits. The idol of the English goddess is inspired by the statue of liberty. She sports a hat instead of a crown and has the Constitution of India in her hands.


Kanhaiyalal Gidwani claims nothing illegal in Adarsh society

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One of the chief promoters of the controversial Adarsh society and former Congress MLC, Kanhaiyalal Gidwani today said the society was formed as per rules and there was nothing illegal about it.


High Court's full bench to hear Karnataka MLAs' disqualification case

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The full Bench of the Karnataka High Court will, on November 2, hear the petitions filed by five independent MLAs challenging their disqualification from the Assembly membership. A three-judge bench, comprising Justice Mohan Shanthanagouder, Justice Abdul Nazir and Justice A S Bopanna, will hear the petition.


Adarsh Society scam: Former Army chiefs give up flats

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Former Army chiefs General N C Vij and Deepak Kapoor have said they are surrendering their flats from the scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society. General Vij said he is also giving up the membership of society.


Indo-Pak border forces will tone down flag-lowering ceremony

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Indian and Pakistani border officials have decided to tone down the flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah land border post - an event marked by displays of aggression that has become a major draw for tourists on both sides of the frontier since 1959.


Police halted setting-up of 'Goddess English' temple: Builders

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A temple dedicated to 'Goddess English' coming up in nondescript Banka village of Lakhimpur Kheri district is facing trouble with the builders of the structure alleging that the police has asked them to stop its construction.


Kandhamal riot cases: 12 convicted, 46 acquitted

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At least 12 persons were convicted and 46 others acquitted on Saturday in Kandhamal riot cases by separate fast track courts in Phulbani. The courts pronounced the judgements while disposing six different cases relating to house burning and a murder incident during the ethno-communal riot in Kandhamal in 2008.


Aman Kachru case: Verdict on November 11

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A local court has reserved its order in the 2009 ragging-to-death case of medical student Aman Kachru and fixed November 11 for pronouncing the verdict. Additional District and Sessions Judge Purinder Vaidya heard the arguments of prosecution and defence and said the judgement would be delivered on November 11.


ISI agent arrested in Tripura

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BSF has apprehended an alleged ISI agent while he was crossing the Indo-Bangla border at Sabroom in South Tripura district, police said here on Saturday.


Who is Ashok Chavan?

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Fifty one-year-old Ashok Chavan, son of late Union Home Minister and former Chief Minister S B Chavan, became Chief Minister of Maharashtra on December 8, 2008 after Vilasrao Deshmukh made his way out in the wake of 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai.


Lizard found in mid-day meal; 77 students fall sick

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As many as 77 students of a school here fell ill after eating their mid-day meal, in which a dead lizard was found, official sources said on Saturday.


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