Friday, April 8, 2011

No adjournments in the 2G case, says Supreme Court

No adjournments in the 2G case, says Supreme Court

No adjournments in the 2G case, says Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court today made it clear that the Special Court hearing 2G scam should hold daily hearings without interruption.


PM meets president to discuss Anna’s revolution

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday met President Pratibha Patil and said the government was making "all efforts" to resolve the differences with civil society activists demanding participation in the framing of a stronger anti-corruption bill. The meeting lasted for about 35 minutes, according to a communiqué here. "They discussed about various issues of national and international importance and also the president's forthcoming state visit to Mauritius," it said.


Anna vs IPL, where will you be?

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Even as the much-hyped Indian Premier League gets underway Friday, most people here supporting social activist Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption said they would rather be at Jantar Mantar than in front of a TV watching cricket.


Anna's latest letters to PM and Sonia

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These are the letters sent by social activist Anna Hazare to the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi about his movement for a new tough law against corruption. Mr Hazare is on the fourth day of his hunger strike. The government has been negotiating with a team of activists that support the 72-year-old Gandhian's campaign, India Against Corruption. Lakhs of Indians are supporting Mr Hazare in his call for a Jan Lokpal Bill (Citizen's Ombudsman Bill).


Srinagar mosque blast: Jamiat-e-Ahli leader killed

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Srinagar mosque blast: Prominent religious figure and Jamiat-e-Ahli Hadees chief Moulvi Showkat Ahmad Shah was today killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast outside a mosque in Maisuma area of Srinagar, police officials said.


Please end fast, Pranab appeals to Anna Hazare

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After a meeting with the Prime minister and Sonia Gandhi this morning, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee joined the long list of politicians appealing to Anna Hazare to end his fast-unto-death. Mr Hazare says he will remain on a hunger strike till the government agrees to introduce a new law that will serve as "an antibiotic" for corruption among politicians and bureaucrats.


I am not corrupt: Jayalalithaa to NDTV

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In the midst of her hectic campaign across Tamil Nadu, Jayalalithaa, who hopes to become the next Chief Minister of the state, talks to NDTV's Barkha Dutt about why she believes her rival M Karunandihi and his party, the DMK, will be ejected from power.


Anna Hazare is fasting, what about you?

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Tabrez Alam (35), a painter from Gaya, Bihar was busy with his brushes. He wanted to gift a painting of Gandhiji to Anna Hazare on the third day of the latter's fast-unto-death at Jantar Mantar.


Sai Baba improving, say doctors

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Doctors attending to Sathya Sai Baba say his condition is improving. The man who is worshipped by millions across the world as a godman and spiritual guru was admitted to hospital on March 28 with a serious lung infection. For the next few days, he was reported to be in critical condition.


Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter

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The Supreme Court today ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case. Prajapati's mother Narmada Bai had approached the Supreme Court for a CBI probe. Tulsiram Prajapati, the sole witness in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout case, was killed by Gujarat Police on December 28, 2006.


Day 4 of fast; Anna Hazare writes to PM, Sonia

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Anna Hazare fast: There are close to two thousand people at Jantar Mantar in the Capital today, where Anna Hazare is on the fourth day of his hunger strike. The Indian Parliament is a short 10-minute drive away. But the distance between the two centres of power expanded today...


Doctor murder: 2 Uttar Pradesh ministers quit

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has asked two ministers to quit her Cabinet following allegations of corruption and the murder of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) last week.


Govt rejects report on Superbug scare in Delhi water

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Just a day after leading medical journal The Lancet reported on the presence of Superbug in Delhi's drinking water, the Health Ministry has rejected the study. The study said that bacteria producing the Superbug were found in 51 out of 171 water samples taken from the city, mainly in busy areas like Connaught Place.


Students slapped for asking for textbooks

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For 13-year-old Rekha Gujjar, it is a more important exam than Math or Science. She had failed in Sewing at her school in Dausa last year because she didn't have a textbook. Clearing it this time around will empower her with a vocational skill – one that can help boost her family's small income.


Thank you Sonia, but please do more, says Anna Hazare

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Anna Hazare: "The government is drunk with power and corruption...it is for the people to make it sober" said Anna Hazare on Thursday evening, on the third day of his hunger strike. Thousands clapped at Jantar Mantar where they had gathered for his latest address. In cities across India, demonstrations drew larger numbers than ever before. In Mumbai, students wore caps that said, "I Am Anna Hazare."


For elections, Buddhadeb goes Dot Net

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He may be 67-year-old, but there's nothing old-style about him now. Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who's hoping to return as West Bengal's Chief Minister, is online and ready to take your question.


Police lathicharge during Chiranjeevi’s rally, 20 injured

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Thousands of fans from neighbouring regions rushed to Bangarpet after news spread that the star would be arriving to campaign for the Congress candidate in the area for the by-poll on April 9.


Victim turned hostile to help actor Shiney Ahuja: Judge

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The sessions court, which recently sentenced actor Shiney Ahuja to seven years' imprisonment in a rape case, has held that the victim had "purposefully" turned hostile to help the accused and said action may be taken against her for giving false evidence.


Share your view on 2G scam with Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

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The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the telecom policies on grant of licenses and spectrum today invited suggestions from the public in general, experts and organizations on the issue.


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