Monday, October 25, 2010

Supreme court seeks opinion on Amar’s plea

Supreme court seeks opinion on Amar’s plea

Supreme court seeks opinion on Amar’s plea

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The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Attorney General's opinion on Amar Singh and Jaya Prada's plea that they should not be disqualified as Members of Parliament after their expulsion from the Samajwadi Party.


Rajasthan Royals move court against BCCI

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have moved the Bombay High Court against the expulsion order issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).


Army in Mumbai land scandal?

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A high-rise complex in Mumbai's prime Colaba area is at the center of a major controversy after reports that the Army allegedly appropriated the prime land in the name of war widows and army veterans. The Mumbai-headquartered Western Naval Command has now raised serious security concerns and sought action by the Navy, Army and government against the 31-storey Adarsh Housing Society.


Rescued kids go back to Ladakh; 5 NGO members arrested

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Twenty eight Ladakhi children who were rescued after they were allegedly kidnapped by a Jammu based NGO, Youth movement for peace, have now left for Ladakh to be handed back to their parents.


Rajasthan: Go green and pay less taxes

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If you have a plot of over 200 sq m but not a single tree then chances are that you may have to pay an additional urban land tax of Rs. 5000 per year. On the other hand, if you are growing trees on your land, this may lead to deduction in tax in accordance with the number of trees you have.


Jawan injured in Pak firing dies in Poonch

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An Army jawan, who was injured in firing by Pakistani troops on Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch sector, has died in a hospital. Sepoy Moray Sehdev of 17 Mahar Regiment, who was hit by a volley of bullets from the Pakistani side, which violated the ceasefire along LoC in Krishna Ghati sub-sector of Poonch, district died in a military hospital last night, an Army officer of 16 Corps said.


Policeman arrested for leaking information to Maoists

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The private assistant to Superintendent of Police of Munger district was on Monday arrested for leaking his superior's movements to Maoists. It was established from the electronic tracking device at the state police headquarters in Patna that the private assistant Md Salim Ahasan in the rank of Sub-Inspector was supplying information about the actions and movements of the SP to Maoists for long, Superintendent of Police (Munger) M Sunil Naik told a press conference here.


Income Tax raids on BJP MLAs in Bangalore

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According to latest news reports, Income Tax department has conducted raids on BJP MLAs in Bangalore. BJP MLAs of Bellary district Nagendra and Suresh Babu's houses have been raided. Houses of Personal Assistants of mining barons Reddy brothers also raided in Bellary.


Yoga reduces job burnout and stress: Study

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Making yoga a part of the daily lifestyle significantly reduces job burnout and stress, a study conducted on industry executives has found.


Shoot at sight orders in Arunachal town

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Shoot at sight orders were clamped on Namsai town after 500 non-Arunachalese set ablaze seven houses of the local people at New Mohong and Old Mohong villages, in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh last night.


PM says won't 'force' N-deal issue on Japan

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With Japan playing hard ball in the negotiations on the civil nuclear deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said he would not "force" it on Tokyo as he recognises its sensitivity on the subject.


26/11 martyr Vijay Salaskar’s daughter to join Yuva Sena

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Divya, daughter of slain top cop Vijay Salaskar who was killed in the 26/11 terror attack, is likely to join Shiv Sena's recently launched youth wing, a party leader said.


Kashmir interlocutors to meet Omar Abdullah

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The team of interlocutors on Kashmir - Dileep Padgaonkar, MM Ansari and Radha Kumar - who are in Srinagar will be meeting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and a cross section of people on Monday.


Madhya Pradesh: No space for Panna tigers

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Coming as a major setback to tiger conservation in Madhya Pradesh, the Panna Tiger Reserve will not have the glory of enjoying a buffer zone for the tigers. Buffer zones are vital as they allow tigers more space to move freely. The decision by the Chief Minister has come as a shock for many and people are reading between the lines for its inherent meaning.


Fate of POSCO steel project to be decided today?

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The fate of the POSCO's Rs 51,000 crore integrated steel plant project in Orissa may be decided today after the Forest Advisory Council takes a view on the split report submitted by a four member Central panel headed by former Union Environment Secretary Meena Gupta.


J&K: Omar to hold meet on security

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Jammu and Kashmir is on security alert ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit early November. State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will preside over a Unified Headquarters meeting in Srinagar later on Monday, to take stock of the security measures.


A Japanese twist to the nuclear deal

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is on a visit to Japan, and India hopes to negotiate a nuclear co-operation agreement. This is important since India will find it hard to buy reactors from French and American companies as some key components are only manufactured by Japanese supplier Mitsubishi.


Pak harps on 'US role' in settling Kashmir issue

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Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi today said the US should play a role in settling the longstanding Kashmir dispute with India as the goal of regional peace and stability cannot be achieved without resolving this issue.


Amar Singh wants to be in 'Bigg Boss' house

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Controversial TV reality show 'Bigg Boss 4' may get a new house member if expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh's wish comes true.


Army jawan injured in ceasefire violation by Pak

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An Army jawan was injured when Pakistani troops opened heavy fire this evening on Indian positions in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in yet another ceasefire violation--the third this month alone.


Cold reception for Kashmir interlocutors, BJP attacks Padgaonkar for Pak comments

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The government's team of interlocutors has met with a very rough reception, both in and outside Kashmir. On the second day of their trip to the valley, the 3-member team today went to the jail in Srinagar to meet youth jailed for stone-pelting. They also met terrorists.


Dreze: Why no food security for all?

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The Food Security Bill is something that the UPA government has been hoping would be its flagship scheme in its second tenure, but a day after the National Advisory Council (NAC) watered down its recommendations on the bill, differences within the Council and with the government came out in the open.


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