Monday, October 3, 2011

Rs 32 controversy: Not under-stating poverty, clarifies Montek

Rs 32 controversy: Not under-stating poverty, clarifies Montek

Rs 32 controversy: Not under-stating poverty, clarifies Montek

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 08:50 AM PDT

The government has declared that the disagreement over the definition of poverty has been resolved. The Planning Commission's Deputy Chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, said this morning that he has reached "complete agreement" on the matter with Jairam Ramesh, the minister for Rural Development.

Allegations are beneath contempt, says angry Omar about custody death

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 07:00 AM PDT

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah silently watched an ugly display of tempers in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today over the alleged custodial death of National Conference member, Syed Mohammed Yousuf Shah. But he held a press conference immediately after House was adjourned for the day, saying allegations made against him by the Opposition were beneath contempt and that he would sue for defamation.

Mahatma Gandhi's famous speech at Kingsley Hall in 1931

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:58 AM PDT

In October 1931, Mahatma Gandhi visited London where he addressed a large gathering. The Mahatma's address took place at the Kingsley Hall. He called this address as his spiritual message. Here's the famous speech by the Mahatma.

J&K Assembly: Amid chaos over custodial death, Opposition MLA throws fan

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:52 AM PDT

Angry scenes were witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the alleged custodial death of National Conference worker, Syed Muhmmad Yusuf Shah. The Opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) trained its guns for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and demanded his resignation. They have already moved an adjournment motion and have demanded suspension of routine business of the House.

Poor Quality of students entering IITs: Narayana Murthy

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:51 AM PDT

Voicing his displeasure over the quality of engineers that pass out of the IITs, Infosys chairman emeritus N R Narayana Murthy has said there is a need to overhaul the selection criteria for students seeking admission to the prestigious technology institutions.

Telangana crisis: Congress leaders meet PM

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:43 AM PDT

Congress leaders from Telangana are meeting with the Prime Minister. They want the Central government to commit to bifurcating Andhra Pradesh to create a new state of Telangana. The issue has confounded the government because while leaders from Telangana are vehement about statehood with Hyderabad as their capital, the two other regions of Andhra Pradesh are opposed to any division. Andhra Pradesh has three regions - coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana.

CRPF jawan injured in Naxal encounter in Gadchiroli

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:19 AM PDT

A CRPF jawan was injured during an exchange of fire with Naxalites in Maharashtra's Gadhchiroli district today, police said. A group of Naxalites opened fire on a patrol party in Gyarahbatti Doewara in Kurkheda taluka in which CRPF jawan Ashok Kumar Pande (41) sustained bullet injuries, they said, adding he was rushed to the Civil Hospital in the district headquarters.

Montek says Rs 32 controversy has been sorted out

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:13 AM PDT

Has the controversy over the government's definition of poverty been resolved? The Planning Commission's deputy chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, said this morning that he has reached "complete agreement" on the matter with Jairam Ramesh, the minister for Rural Development.

Help cancer patient Alka

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 06:02 AM PDT

There is a ray of hope for 21-year-old Alka Tiwari who has been battling blood cancer. A Rajya Sabha MP Ganga Charan has donated Rs 20 lakh rupees for her bone marrow transplant after NDTV showed how the poor girl's family could not afford her treatment.

MP gives Rs. 20 lakh for cancer patient

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 05:39 AM PDT

There is a ray of hope for 21-year-old Alka Tiwari who has been battling blood cancer. A Rajya Sabha MP Ganga Charan has donated Rs 20 lakh rupees for her bone marrow transplant after NDTV showed how the poor girl's family could not afford her treatment.

After Anna, Irom Sharmila grips student imagination

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 05:15 AM PDT

After their massive show of support for anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare during his recent indefinite hunger strike for the Jan Lokpal bill, students in the city are gearing up for one more big campaign for another activist known for taking on the government using the Gandhian means of fasting.

Telangana issue: K Chandrasekhara Rao to meet PM today

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 04:39 AM PDT

Telangana leader K Chandrashekhara Rao or KCR will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh later today to try and find a way out of the current crisis amid reports that the Congress may be veering towards a bifurcation of the state.

Karnataka: CBI raids MLA close to Reddy brothers

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 04:08 AM PDT

The CBI today raided the house of Nagendra, a Karnataka MLA from Kudigi, known to be close to the Reddy brothers - Janardhana and Karunakara. There are also reports that the CBI has gone to the Jindal steel plant for verification of documents connected with the Reddy mines.

Cash-for-votes case in court today: Will Sudheendra Kulkarni get bail?

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 02:43 AM PDT

A Delhi court is today expected to pass orders on the bail plea of Sudheendra Kulkarni, close aide of senior BJP leader LK Advani, arrested in connection with the cash-for-votes case.

Bellary mining ban fallout: Many livelihoods driven to despair

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 02:03 AM PDT

The iron ore of Bellary in Karnataka was such a source of wealth that people working in the industry thought they were set for life. Not just big mine owners - even ordinary workers dared to dream. But with the suspension of mining in the district following large scale violations, their dreams are crumbling. NDTV met the family of one lorry driver who has his back against the wall.

Gujarat: Will Sanjeev Bhatt get bail?

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 01:55 AM PDT

After spending two nights at the Sabarmati Jail, arrested IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt will apply for bail in an Ahmedabad court today. He was sent to judicial custody on Saturday. On Friday, a Metropolitan Court had rejected the police's plea which sought seven-day custody of the police officer - a development that's seen as an embarrassment for the Modi government.

Montek Singh Ahluwalia to clarify on Planning Commission's poverty line today

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 01:43 AM PDT

Under fire from all quarters over its Rs 32-a-day definition of poverty line, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, will make a statement today to clarify the panel's stand.

J&K custodial death: Opposition politicising issue, says Govt

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 06:12 PM PDT

Under fire over the custodial death a National Conference (NC) activist, the Jammu and Kashmir government today shot back at the Opposition, accusing it of "politicising" the issue.

Bharatpur violence: Minority panel slams Gehlot government

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 06:09 PM PDT

Trouble seems to be mounting for the Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan. Two weeks after nine people were killed in alleged police firing in Bharatpur during violent clashes between two communities, the National Minorities Commission (NCM) has found the administration responsible for the incident.

Full transcript Your Call with Justice JS Verma

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 03:41 PM PDT

Justice JS Verma, former Chief Justice of India, who headed the first commission on the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, speaks candidly about many issues concerning the judiciary. Speaking on NDTV's Your Call, Justice Verma talks about his concern about the delay in verdicts for the Gujarat riot cases. He also talks about the role of the judiciary and his concern that in recent times the judiciary could be over-reaching its ambit.

Montek meets PM on poverty line, to make statement tomorrow

Posted: 02 Oct 2011 09:38 AM PDT

Amid a raging controversy over the Rs 32 per capita per day poverty line definition, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today and will clarify the panel's stand on the issue on Monday.
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