Tuesday, October 4, 2011

No compromise with Modi Govt: Sanjeev Bhatt

No compromise with Modi Govt: Sanjeev Bhatt

No compromise with Modi Govt: Sanjeev Bhatt

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:19 AM PDT

A court in Ahmedabad is hearing the bail plea of suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt. Mr Bhatt, who has accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 riots, was arrested on Friday for allegedly forcing a constable to sign an affidavit which could implicate Narendra Modi in the post-Godhra riots. The statement, in question, reportedly backs Mr Bhatt's allegations against the Chief Minister.

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai arrives in India

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:46 AM PDT

Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in India today on a two-day visit, in the backdrop of faltering peace process in the war-torn country due to nexus between Pakistan and Haqqani group.

What will Anna do next?

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:31 AM PDT

At a press conference in his home town of Ralegan Siddhi, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare explained his focus for the next few months.

PM should accept 'agnipariksha' on 2G scam : Anna

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:26 AM PDT

Though he has not done anything wrong, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should not shy away from "agni pariksha'(test by fire) in the 2G spectrum case, Anna Hazare said here today. "The Prime Minister should face it. His name has come up.

J&K custodial death row: Opposition steps up offensive

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 04:40 AM PDT

Furious scenes were once again witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today with the Peoples Democratic Party-led Opposition demanding a discussion in the House over the alleged custodial death of National Conference member, Syed Mohammed Yousuf Shah.

Pranab Mukherjee performs 'Durga puja' at ancestral village

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 03:41 AM PDT

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today stepped into the role of a priest to conduct traditional rituals of 'Mahasaptami', the first day of Durga puja, at his ancestral house in Miriti village of Birbhum district. "This is a much-awaited occasion in my life and I eagerly wait throughout the year to be at our ancestral house these four days," the 77-year-old Congress leader told reporters at the end of the day's puja.

Vigilance raids at former DMK minister's properties

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:49 AM PDT

Vigilance officials have raided 11 properties of former DMK Minister MRK Panneerselvam and his relatives in Tamil Nadu following allegations of assets disproportionate to known sources of income.

Manipur: Blocked for over two months, forgotten by Govt

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:36 AM PDT

It's not just Andhra Pradesh that has been hit by crisis. With an economic blockade in place, Manipur has been crippled for over two months and is virtually forgotten by the government.

Rs 32 controversy: Joint statement by Montek Ahluwalia and Jairam Ramesh

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:25 AM PDT

Clearing the air over the reported disagreement over the definition of poverty, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission today said that he had reached "complete agreement" over the matter with Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh.

Telangana issue: Govt running out of time; stir to intensify says KCR

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:18 AM PDT

Telangana issue: A paralysed Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh is the UPA's latest political challenge. And it has reached the Prime Minister's doorstep. Yesterday, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrasekhara Rao met Dr Manmohan Singh to discuss the issue. But, the meeting did not yield much.

Sanjiv Bhatt's wife writes to Chidambaram, appeals for his safety

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 04:05 PM PDT

Three days after suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt was arrested, his wife today appealed to Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to "ensure the safety" of her husband.

Telangana strike to continue, says KCR after meeting PM

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 02:53 PM PDT

There seems to be no end in sight to the Telangana crisis. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K Chandrasekhara Rao met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today evening, demanding for immediate steps for the creation of a separate state. But, the meeting did not yield much, resulting in KCR, as the TRS chief is popularly known, declaring that the strike in Telangana would continue.

Police case against Swamy for controversial editorial

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 01:10 PM PDT

The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy in connection with an editorial he wrote on Islamic terrorism in an Indian newspaper in July this year. Mr Swamy has been charged with Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code for spreading enmity between communities.

Cash-for-votes case: BJP MP Ashok Argal chargesheeted

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 01:09 PM PDT

BJP MP Ashok Argal was today chargesheeted by the Delhi police in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam in a court here which will decide on his summoning on October 7.

Cannot be called Mahatma, please, says Anna to his village

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 11:06 AM PDT

Deprecating any comparisons with Mahatma Gandhi, anti-graft campaigner Anna Hazare has rejected a resolution passed by the Gram Sabha of his native Ralegan Siddhi village conferring on him the title 'Mahatma'.
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