Friday, November 25, 2011

2G case: Delhi High Court adjourns hearing on Kanimozhi bail plea till Monday

2G case: Delhi High Court adjourns hearing on Kanimozhi bail plea till Monday

2G case: Delhi High Court adjourns hearing on Kanimozhi bail plea till Monday

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:33 AM PST

The Delhi High Court today adjourned the hearing of the bail pleas of DMK MP Kanimozhi and five others in the 2G case till Monday. Ms Kanimozhi and the five accused had challenged the Special CBI Court's November 3 order denying them bail. The DMK MP had stated in her application to the Delhi High Court that keeping her in custody for some more days would be a violation of her fundamental rights. She contended she should be granted bail as even the investigating agency was not opposing her plea.

Delhi Police blames Baba Ramdev for Ramlila violence

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:29 AM PST

The Delhi Police on Friday did not take any responsibility for the violence at the Ramlila Maidan during Baba Ramdev's fast and blamed the yoga guru during a hearing at the Supreme Court. The Apex Court is hearing a suo-moto petition on the allege police violence at Baba Ramdev's anti-corruption gathering on June 4.

J Dey murder case: Police arrest Mumbai journalist

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:24 AM PST

Mumbai journalist Jigna Vora has been arrested in connection with the murder of MidDay reporter J Dey. A close associate of fugitive underworld don Chhota Rajan, Paulson Joseph, is also in the custody of Mumbai Police for his alleged involvement in the killing of senior journalist J Dey.

Live Blog: Delhi High Court to hear Kanimozhi's bail plea

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 08:15 AM PST

The Delhi High Court will today hear the bail pleas of DMK MP Kanimozhi and five others accused in the 2G scam instead of the originally scheduled December 1.

I will burn any Walmart store that comes here: Uma Bharti

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:47 AM PST

BJP leader Uma Bharti lashed out at the government for their decision to allow 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Retail sector, saying she will personally set fire to any Walmart store that comes up in any mall.

'I will repeat it again,' says man who slapped Sharad Pawar

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:20 AM PST

Sharad Pawar slapped: Harvinder Singh, the man who had slapped Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar at a public function in New Delhi yesterday, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody. During his appearance in a Delhi court today, Harvinder said he did not need a lawyer, and added, "I will repeat it again."

NCP workers clash with Anna supporters in Ralegan Siddhi

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 07:19 AM PST

Angry over Anna Hazare's statement on the attack on Union Minister Sharad Pawar yesterday, NCP supporters today staged a protest at the Gandhian's native village in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district and clashed with his supporters.

'Pawar attacker has a history of violence'

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 05:22 AM PST

While Harvinder's Singh's attack on Union Agricuture minister Sharad Pawar sent shock waves across the country, the former's neighbours of the accused said it was nothing new and he has has a history of violence.

Kishenji's niece to identify body

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 05:11 AM PST

Top Maoist leader Kishenji's niece Deepa will arrive here from Andhra Pradesh along with Telugu poet Varavara Rao on Friday afternoon to identify the slain rebel's body.

Parliament strongly condemns assault on Pawar

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 05:05 AM PST

Parliament today strongly condemned the assault on Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar at a public function in New Delhi.

Who is Kishenji?

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:59 AM PST

A shrewd fighter and a marksman, top Maoist leader Kishenji spent three decades of his life in hiding, waging a relentless, bloody war against the state to emerge as the biggest security headache for the West Bengal Government and the Centre.

Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday over FDI in retail

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:59 AM PST

Government decision to allow FDI in retail saw uproar in both Houses of Parliament, with ruling UPA ally Trinamool Congress leading the charge and the entire opposition joining them. The Lok Sabha has now been adjourned till Monday.

'Consensus' in parliamentary panel for making Lokpal a constitutional body

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:39 AM PST

The parliamentary panel looking into the Lokpal Bill today arrived at a "broad consensus" on making the body a constitutional authority. Towards that end, an agreement was also reached for the need for a constitutional amendment to effect the process.

Global hack scare turns boon in disguise for Bangalore's ethical hackers

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:38 AM PST

As the continual global hack scares send shivers down the spine of various industries cashing in on eCommerce boom, the demand of near non-descript white hat hackers has witnessed a sudden surge, prompting thousands to enroll into short-term courses on ethical hacking.

Maoist leader Kishenji killed; his mother alleges 'fake encounter'

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:11 AM PST

A day after top Maoist leader Kishenji was killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in West Bengal, his mother has alleged that he was killed in a "fake encounter". Reports say she will file a writ petition in this regard in the Calcutta High Court today.

Maoist leader Kishenji killed by security forces

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 04:04 AM PST

Top Maoist leader Kishenji has been killed by security forces in a fierce gunfight in West Bengal.

2G scam: Kanimozhi's bail hearing begins in Delhi High Court; will she walk out of Tihar Jail?

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PST

The bail hearing of DMK MP Kanimozhi and five others accused in the 2G spectrum scam has begun in the Delhi High Court.

Aging Mullaperiyar dam puts locals in state of fear

Posted: 25 Nov 2011 02:28 AM PST

Locals in a state of People living in the Idukki district in Kerala are in a state of fear due to the growing concern over the safety of the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar dam, located on the borders with Tamil Nadu. Idukki, where the dam is situated, falls in a quake-prone zone.

Sharad Pawar slapped for 'price rise', NCP workers protest in Maharashtra

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 04:21 PM PST

Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was today slapped by a man at the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) centre in New Delhi. The minister was attacked as he was leaving the premises after attending a literary function.

Jagan-loyalist MLAs to support TDP's no-trust motion

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 03:02 PM PST

The MLAs who are loyal to Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy would support the no-confidence motion against the Congress government in Andhra Pradesh if it moved "with sincerity" by the main opposition Telugu Desam, the YSR Congress said here tonight.

Bal Thackeray visits ailing RK Laxman at home

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 02:50 PM PST

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray today met ailing cartoonist RK Laxman at his residence in Pune. Mr Thackeray was accompanied by his son Uddhav and grandson Aditya.

Crores of rupees being spent to malign my team, blogs Anna

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 01:26 PM PST

Alleging that crores of rupees are being spent to jeopardise the Jan Lokpal bill, Anna Hazare said on Thursday that the activists will not lose sight of their goal and will not reply to continuous innuendos made by those seeking "cheap publicity".

Sharad Pawar attacked: NCP workers protest in Maharashtra

Posted: 24 Nov 2011 01:06 PM PST

Demonstrations by NCP workers took place in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra in protest against the attack on Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar in New Delhi today. Pawar, 71, was slapped by a man claiming to protest against price rise and corruption.
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