Tuesday, November 22, 2011

2G scam: Supreme Court grants bail to 5 corporate honchos

2G scam: Supreme Court grants bail to 5 corporate honchos


2G scam: Supreme Court grants bail to 5 corporate honchos

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 09:09 PM PST

The SC on Wednesday granted bail to Sanjay Chandra, Vinod Goenka and Reliance ADAG executives Gautam Doshi, Hari Nair and Surendra Pipara in the 2G case.


India defeats China to be on UN oversight body

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:41 PM PST

India has been elected to the UN Joint Inspection Unit, an independent oversight body mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and investigations worldwide.


One dead, 9 injured in train accident in Orissa

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:58 PM PST

One person died and 9 were injured on Wednesday in a train accident in Orissa, Times Now reported. The Samaleshwari Express met with an accident at the Jharsuguda station.


Judge orders probe into role of DSP

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:23 PM PST

Expressing concern over an alleged attempt of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) to give clean chit to an accused in an attempt to murder case, additional sessions judge M M Dhonchak has ordered probe into the matter.

Judge orders probe into role of DSP

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:23 PM PST

Expressing concern over an alleged attempt of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) to give clean chit to an accused in an attempt to murder case, additional sessions judge M M Dhonchak has ordered probe into the matter.


Judge orders probe into role of DSP

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:23 PM PST

Expressing concern over an alleged attempt of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) to give clean chit to an accused in an attempt to murder case, additional sessions judge M M Dhonchak has ordered probe into the matter.


At his brother’s wedding, uninvited guests queue up for glimpse of Manu

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:21 PM PST

The bride and groom should have been cynosure of all eyes at their wedding, but a third person ended up becoming the centre of attraction.


Jats to put up show of strength today

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:16 PM PST

Jats are gearing up for a show of strength on November 24, to signal their intention to resume their agitation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) status.


Congmen made to swear not to damage party

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:51 PM PST

Foreseeing severe competition among ticket contenders for the forthcoming assembly polls, and also strong apprehensions of back-stabbing by partymen who may not get a chance to contest elections.


PMO assures Anna of Bill in winter session

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:25 PM PST

The Prime Minister's Office has written a letter to Anna Hazare assuring him that the UPA government will bring a 'strong' Lokpal Bill in the winter session.


US students in India up 45% this year

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:23 PM PST

The number of US students coming to India this year has jumped nearly 45% with more Americans opting for short-term courses — a semester or a subject with a popular professor or college.


Jayalalithaa answers 580 questions in 2 sessions

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:16 PM PST

With virtually her entire cabinet in tow, Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa appeared before the Bangalore special court on Tuesday for questioning in the disproportionate wealth case.


Meira survived two eviction notices: Govt

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:14 PM PST

Close on the heels of its disclosure that Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar owed Rs 2 crore as rent for a New Delhi bungalow, the government said that she had been in breach of a court order for 19 months till her squatting had been regularized by a cabinet committee.


2G scam trial shifted to Tihar 'for security'

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:07 PM PST

The Delhi High Court has shifted the 2G spectrum scam trial to high-security Tihar Jail complex, triggering protests from the high-profile accused, including ex-telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi.


CPM won't boycott P Chidambaram in House

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 03:04 PM PST

CPM on Tuesday distanced itself from the BJP's decision to boycott Union home minister P Chidambaram in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.


SP to tone down opposition to Maya's split plan

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 03:02 PM PST

A day after Mulayam Singh Yadav threatened stir over Mayawati's plan for UP's division, Samajwadi Party is wary of any over-the-top reaction which would turn it into an election issue and hand BSP a crucial advantage.


Post-surgery, Sonia back for winter session

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 03:01 PM PST

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi returned to Parliament on Monday after missing the monsoon session because of surgery for an unknown ailment.


Defending Geelani almost cost me my political career: Jethmalani

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:58 PM PST

Noted criminal lawyer and former law minister Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday said it almost cost him his political career for defending S A R Geelani in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court.


Rupee dips to lifetime low of 52.73 against dollar

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:57 PM PST

The rupee continued its free fall and touched a nadir of 52.73 against the dollar, before recovering a little to close at 52.32, amid indications from RBI and the government that there was little that authorities could do to prop up the currency.


7 die in Doon Exp fire, sabotage not ruled out

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:54 PM PST

Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi on Tuesday did not rule out sabotage in the fire that broke out in Howrah-Dehradun Doon Express near Giridih in Jharkhand, killing seven people, including two children.

Sabotage not ruled out in tragedy

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:54 PM PST

Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi on Tuesday did not rule out sabotage in the fire that broke out in Howrah-Dehradun Doon Express near Giridih in Jharkhand, killing seven people, including two children.


First day called off, PM seeks opposition's cooperation

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:42 PM PST

With UPA and opposition on a collision course as Parliament's winter session got off to a bumpy start on Tuesday, the government's fears mounted that its plan to pass crucial legislation to counter criticism of a governance deficit might be wrecked by the hostilities.


Five-in-one vaccine to be rolled out in TN, Kerala from Dec

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:28 PM PST

The much awaited five-in-one vaccine that will protect children against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), Hepatitis B and HIB (Haemophilus influenzae type B) through a single shot has arrived in India.


Need to be careful on fiscal year 2012 deficit target: FM

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:24 PM PST

The government will have to be careful on the issue of meeting the fiscal deficit target for the current fiscal year and any over-reaction could have an impact on growth, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday, while indicating that the budget projection may be missed.


Finance ministry note proves 2008 Chidambaram -Raja meet

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:22 PM PST

Finance ministry documents say meetings did take place between P Chidambaram and A Raja to resolve pricing of 2G spectrum and that as late as July 4, 2008 - the day the two met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to record concurrence on pricing - the finance ministry was still arguing for raising charges.


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