Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Over 500 Indian workers sue US firm for human trafficking

Over 500 Indian workers sue US firm for human trafficking

Over 500 Indian workers sue US firm for human trafficking

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Lawyers for a group of Indian guest workers, trafficked to the US from India to work in ship yards after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, have sued an American company, Signal International, along with its co- conspirators and other entities for human trafficking and racketeering.


Telangana bandh: Students, police clash at Osmania University

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Telangana bandh: Clashes between activists and police continued today at the Osmania University campus even as a 48 hour bandh began here and in all 10 districts of Telangana demanding separate statehood for the region. Police used teargas shells as scores of pro-Telangana students pelted stones at the police station located at the University campus, East Zone Deputy Commissioner of Police Y Gangadhar told PTI.


This is governance at its worst: Jaitley's scathing attack

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The BJP is making good on its promise to target the government and, in particular, the Prime Minister over the corruption that has grabbed the country's attention through a series of scams. Headlining that list is the 2G spectrum scam, estimated by the government's auditor to be worth up to 1.76 lakh crores.


Godhra Verdict: Main accused Maulvi Umarji acquitted

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Godhra verdict: Among the 63 people acquitted in the Godhra verdict today is Maulvi Umarji. The Special Investigation Team had said that a cleric named Maulvi Umarji had ordered four of his lieutenants to lead a mob with more than a hundred litres of fuel to target the kar sewaks.


Telangana bandh begins, trains and buses affected

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Normal life was affected in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh as the 48-hour bandh called by Telangana Joint Action Committee demanding introduction of a bill for formation of a separate state began today.


Will Raja participate in 2G debate in Parliament?

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Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today said she has not yet received a request from former Telecom Minister A Raja to participate in the debate on 2G spectrum allocation scam.


Godhra verdict: Court says conspiracy, convicts 31, acquits 63

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Godhra verdict - A special court in Ahmedabad has given verdict in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, convicting 31 people under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code and acquitting 63, including the main accused, Maulvi Umarji. Quantum of sentence will be announced on February 25.


Libya unrest: India ready with action plan for evacuation, say sources

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Libya unrest: With the violent protests in Libya showing no signs of abating, the Indian government, according to sources, has readied an action plane to evacuate its nationals residing in the trouble-torn country.


Midnight drama in Uttar Pradesh Assembly: SP, RLD MLAs dragged out

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The Uttar Pradesh assembly witnessed late night drama after Samajwadi Party (SP) and RLD MLAs were forced out from the floor of the House by marshals while staging a dharna.


PM announces JPC on 2G spectrum scam

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PM announces JPC on 2G scam - It is the special court which gave its verdict. We are not opposed to punishment for accused but innocent people shouldn't be punished because of the communal agenda of the government. It vindicated our stand that innocent people were put behind bars for long.


Malkangiri kidnapping: Bail hearing of Maoist leaders today

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Two mediators met Maoist leader Ganti Prasad in Bhubneshwar jail today. Sources told NDTV that the Maoist leader may take part in talks on behalf of Maoists. The bail plea of Ganti Prasad and four other jailed Maoists will come up for hearing today.


Godhra verdict today; High security in Gujarat

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Godhra verdict today: A special court in Ahmedabad will give its verdict in the 2002 Godhra train burning case today. The court will pronounce its judgement on the role of 80 people accused of conspiring and burning the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express on February 27, 2002. Fifty-nine people, mostly Kar Sewaks returning from Ayodhya, were killed in the incident.


Libya: Concerned India working on contingency plans

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India has expressed "deep concern" over the situation in Libya following violent anti-government protests and said it was working on contingency plans to ensure safety of its 18,000 nationals there and, if required, evacuate them.


Sharing information on black money with India: Mauritius

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Mauritius has provided Indian authorities with banking information and other financial details on more than 90 cases of suspected tax evasion and financial malpractice over the past three years.


Timeline: Kasab's trial in Bombay High Court

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Ajmal Kasab, sporting a stubble and wearing a white kurta-pyjama, watched via video- conference as the Bombay High Court confirmed his death sentence for waging war against India with the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008.


Maoists, Orissa Govt close to striking a deal?

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Top Maoist leader Shriramulu Shrinivas was produced in a fast track court at Malkangiri for his bail plea. The release of this man, jailed for dacoity, is an important condition set by Maoists as they negotiate with the Orissa government for the release of Malkangiri Collector RV Krishna and junior engineer Pabitra Majhi.


Delhi unsafe for women, agrees Speaker

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Rising crime against working women in Delhi has finally caught the eye of Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. She has joined the list of those who say women are not safe in Delhi.


What the BP deal does for Reliance

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BP said on Monday that it would pay $7.2 billion to buy into India's fast growing oil and natural gas business, the company's second big deal in two months.


2G scam probe: CBI questions Videocon's Dhoot, his brother

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As part of its investigation into the 2G spectrum scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday questioned Videocon Group Chairman Venugopal Dhoot and his brother and Rajya Sabha MP Rajkumar Dhoot.


Nothing to do with Kalmadi's demand for JPC: Congress

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Congress today distanced itself from party MP Suresh Kalmadi's move seeking a JPC probe into the Commonwealth Games issue, saying it was his independent view and the party has nothing to do with it.


Yemen unrest: Govt says Indian nationals safe

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India has said all its 14,000 nationals in Yemen are safe but issued an advisory asking the citizens to avoid non-essential travel to that country which is witnessing anti-government protests for the past one week reportedly killing 12 people and wounding dozens.


Bill fixing 16 years as consent age for sex?

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A bill fixing 16 years as the age of consent for sex is among other proposed legislations slated for introduction in Parliament during the current Budget Session.


BP to buy 30% stake in RIL's 23 oil and gas blocks

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Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has signed an agreement with oil major British Petroleum (BP) for 30 per cent stake in Reliance Industries' 23 oil and gas blocks including the KG-D6 gas fields.


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