Friday, April 1, 2011

Supreme Court pulls up Defence Ministry

Supreme Court pulls up Defence Ministry

Supreme Court pulls up Defence Ministry

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The government was once again criticised by the Supreme Court, this time the court pulled up the Defence Ministry for not filing a status report on the sale of illegal weapons by the Army.


2G scam: CBI to probe Sadiq Batcha's death

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Why a man who was a lead character in the narrative of India's biggest-ever scam killed himself is now being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).


PM won't be at final, wishes Team Dhoni

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Sending his best wishes to the Indian cricket team for their World Cup final match against Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today hoped that the 'Men in Blue' win the trophy.


Cricket fever affects campaigning for elections

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India's sterling performance in the cricket World Cup and the mass euphoria it generated ahead of tomorrow's final has prompted the political parties to reorder their campaign strategy for the Assembly poll.


Band, baaja, batsmen

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If you are looking to have the earthy beat of the Nashik dhol add colour to the proceedings as you watch the mouthwatering India-Sri Lanka clash, go out and book your drummer before it's too late. Drummers and event organisers in the city say the India-Pakistan game brought an unexpected bonanza for them and the surge in demand has remained unabated since then.


Is Shiney’s maid engaged?

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Even as actor Shiney Ahuja was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment on Wednesday for raping his domestic help, his victim is now engaged to be betrothed, according to sources close to her family.


A year on, education not for all

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A year on, the Right to Education Act is yet to be implemented by some state bodies. In 2009, the government announced that it will ensure every child gets an education which is free and compulsory. The Right to Education Act was termed as historic! The private schools were asked to reserve 25 per cent seats for children from the weaker sections of society.


Tiger Census: Orissa rejects numbers

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Based on the method of counting tigers by their pug marks, Orissa until 2006 had claimed there were 192 tigers in the state including 101 in Simlipal.


Census 2011: Girl child at risk as sex ratio declines

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According to 2011 census data, despite several policies to protect the girl child, their number below six years of age has fallen sharply.


Top scientist seeks nuclear moratorium

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A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sought more transparency, accountability and transparency from the Indian nuclear establishment, top Indian scientist Dr. P Balram has called for a moratorium on nuclear development.


South Mumbai No-Fly zone during match

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Airspace over and around the stadium, in South Mumbai, has been declared `No Flying Zone'. The Mumbai police have asked for bulk sms' to be blocked. However, the government has not yet given its decision on it


Patil, Rajapaksa to watch World Cup final in Mumbai

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India's President Pratibha Patil and her Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa will together watch Saturday's cricket World Cup final between the two countries in Mumbai. Patil will fly to Mumbai, where Rajapaksa will reach from Colombo, a Rashtrapati Bhavan official said.


Pawar has links to 2G scam accused Shahid Balwa: Maharashtra Opposition

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The Maharashtra assembly today witnessed a furore after the Oppostion accused Union Agriculture Minister and International Cricket Council (ICC) president Sharad Pawar of having links with DB Realty promoter and 2G scam accused Shahid Balwa.


DMDK chief Vijayakanth assaults party worker, asks 'so what?'

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Tamil Nadu polls: Actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth, who is also the chief of DMDK, has stirred up a controversy after he was seen allegedly assaulting his party candidate at an election rally in Tamil Nadu.


Kalmadi ran committee 'like a club': Shunglu Report

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The high-level Shunglu Committee set up by the Prime Minister to probe all aspects alleged irregularties in organising the Commonwealth Games has slammed Suresh Kalmadi, the former Organising Committee (OC) Chairman for mismanagement.


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