Wednesday, July 6, 2011

2G scam: CBI to explain probe into Maran's role to Supreme Court

2G scam: CBI to explain probe into Maran's role to Supreme Court

2G scam: CBI to explain probe into Maran's role to Supreme Court

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will today tell the Supreme Court about its investigation into the alleged roles of various telecom ministers in the 2G spectrum scam. This would also include Dayanidhi Maran of the DMK.


Greater Noida farmers being duped, finds upset Supreme Court

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As Rahul Gandhi marches through Uttar Pradesh in protest against Mayawati's policies of land acquisition from farmers, the Supreme Court has ruled that in some parts of the state, farmers are being swindled.


Kerala temple treasure will be filmed, says Supreme Court

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Kerala temple: The Supreme Court has ordered that 90,000 crores worth of treasure found at a Kerala temple will now be filmed and photographed.


The role a white BMW played in J Dey’s Murder

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Vinod Asrani, alias Vinod Chembur, the eighth arrested accused in the J Dey murder case, was closely associated with Chhota Rajan, and took instructions from him regarding his role in the killing, according to the Mumbai police.


Six cops injured in militant attack in J&K

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At least six policemen were injured today when militants triggered an improvised explosive device(IED) near a police station in Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.


Not considering President's Rule for Andhra Pradesh: Chidambaram

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Telangana bandh: A total of 98 MLAs from different parties in Andhra Pradesh have resigned, demanding a new state of Telangana. Home Minister P Chidambaram said in Delhi today that the centre is not yet considering President's Rule for the state. He also said that his party is upset about the bulk resignations, and that the Congress hopes to "engage with" its politicians from Telangana region through more discussions in Delhi.


Six sailors still trapped aboard MV Iceberg

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The families of six Indian sailors held captive on MV Iceberg by Somali pirates are in despair. The government has clearly told them that it won't pay ransom money to the Somali pirates leaving them brokenhearted with little support.


BJP summons Munda to Delhi to discuss by-poll debacle

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Stung by the party's defeat in by-election to Jamshedpur Lok Sabha seat, BJP President Nitin Gadkari has summoned Chief Minister Arjun Munda to New Delhi today to discuss the poll debacle.


After night at farmer’s home, Rahul’s yatra continues

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Rahul Gandhi in UP: As Rahul Gandhi marches on in Uttar Pradesh, visiting villages along the under-construction Yamuna Expressway from Noida to Agra, the BSP has said "his theatrics won't revive the Congress" in the state. BJP's UP in charge, Uma Bharti, has also slammed his visit by saying it will not bring any change. She also blamed the Centre for wrong policies.


SM Krishna on a two-day visit to Bangladesh

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External Affairs Minister SM Krishna will begin a two-day visit to Dhaka today, under the shadow of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's purported remarks about "anti-Indian" sentiments in Bangladesh.


Rahul Gandhi eats dal-roti at night halt at farmer's house

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Dal, roti and vegetable with no chillies. This simple fare was Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's dinner at a farmer's house in Rampur Badli village in Greater Noida at the end of the first day of his padyatra in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.


Supreme Court verdict on Lafarge project in Meghalaya today

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The Supreme Court will on Wednesday pronounce its judgement over mining by the French cement giant Lafarge in the forest of East Khasi hills in Meghalaya for its Bangladesh-based cement plant.


Jayalalithaa in Delhi today to attend Planning Commission meet

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa will leave for Delhi tomorrow to take part in the finalisation of annual plan by the Planning Commission. This will be her second visit to the national capital after coming to power following the April 13 Assembly polls.


New faces in the Cabinet soon?

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When Corporate Affairs Minister Murli Deora declared his desire to quit the Cabinet, it may have come as a relief for Dr Manmohan Singh - that he has one person less to accommodate or take a decision on.


Ghulam Nabi Azad offers clarification on homophobic remarks

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Ghulam Nabi Azad's clarification: Perhaps one of the biggest talking points today were Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's extraordinary words where at a HIV seminar he implied that homosexuality was a disease, and that gay sex was unnatural. Today, he clarified his words saying he had been misquoted.


On Mayawati's turf, the Rahul roadshow begins

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It was another pre-dawn raid by Rahul Gandhi. Like his first visit to Greater Noida, this morning too, he entered the twin villages of Bhatta-Parsaul at 6 am. In a repeat performance of his May visit, he managed to sneak past the heavy security placed in this sensitive zone by the UP government.


BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'two standards' of compassion

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Accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of following "two standards" of compassion, BJP today sought to know why he did not express similar sentiments after the police crackdown in the Capital on supporters of Baba Ramdev.


Chennai teen shooting: Why a Lt Colonel is key suspect

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Two Army officers, accused in the killing of 13-year-old Dilshan, arrive at the Chennai CB-CID for interrogation.


Supreme Court to Uttar Pradesh Govt: Sinister campaign to grab land

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The Supreme Court today slammed the authorities for taking advantage of the "colonial law" on land acquisition to divest farmers of their prime agricultural land benefitting the rich and paying "pittance" to common men.


Homosexuality no disease, India must include MSM: UNAIDS

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Homosexuality is not a disease and there is no place for discrimination on the basis of a person's sexual orientation, UNAIDS emphasised on Tuesday, a day after Indian Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said men having sex with men (MSM) is a "disease" and "unnatural".


Who should control Kerala temple's 22 billion dollar treasure?

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A court-ordered search of vaults beneath a south Indian temple has unearthed gold, jewels and statues worth an estimated $22 billion, government officials said Monday.


Sathya Sai trust yet to submit report to government

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The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is yet to submit a report to the Andhra Pradesh government on its functioning even as police intensified its probe into unaccounted cash seized last month.


Letter campaign to seek 'justice' for Neeraj Grover

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Residents of Kanpur - the hometown of slain television executive Neeraj Grover - have started a campaign to send one lakh letters to the president for "delivering justice" to the Grover family and push for prosecution of Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, who was convicted for destruction of evidence in the murder case.


Supreme Court slams Chhattisgarh for using tribals as SPOs

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The Supreme Court today came down heavily on the Chhattisgarh government for using tribals as special police officers (SPOs) or Koya commandos to tackle insurgency.


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