Tuesday, November 22, 2011

2G trial shifted to Tihar jail

2G trial shifted to Tihar jail

2G trial shifted to Tihar jail

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:38 AM PST

All those accused in the 2G spectrum scam and their lawyers were in for a surprise as the Delhi High Court issued a notification saying the 2G trial will be transferred to the Tihar jail court complex.

Two coaches of the Doon Express catch fire, seven killed

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:16 AM PST

Seven people, including children, have been killed after two coaches of the Doon Express today caught fire in the wee hours near Giridih district in Jharkhand.

Court orders probe against Yeddyurappa in land denotification case

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:44 AM PST

Barely a fortnight after he was released from jail in two land scam cases, the Lokayukta Court today ordered a probe into a private complaint against former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, Housing Minister V Somanna and two others, alleging irregularities in denotification of land in the state capital.

Congress workers jump before Rahul's cavalcade over ticket issue

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:10 AM PST

Protesting against alleged discrepancies in distribution of tickets for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, a group of Congressmen today jumped in front of Rahul Gandhi's cavalcade at Amausi airport.

Rahul Gandhi begins Jan Sampark Yatra, takes on Mayawati

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:37 AM PST

Keeping up the attack on the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) government in Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said that Central funds meant for the poor weren't reaching the people of the state.

Team Anna meets Jaitley, other party leaders over Jan Lokpal Bill

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:13 AM PST

Pressing on with its campaign.to get political parties to support an effective Lokpal Bill, Team Anna members today met senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley.

Chidambaram, Raja acted together in 2G scam: Subramanian Swamy

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:13 AM PST

As the government braces to battle the 2G storm in Parliament for the next one month, Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy, a key petitioner in the case, today claimed that he has proof that Union Home Minister P Chidambaram and former Telecom Minister A Raja acted together in fixing 2G spectrum prices.

Stormy start to Winter Session, both Houses adjourned

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:57 AM PST

The government headed into the Winter Session of Parliament today bracing for a very tough month ahead. On expected lines, the inaugural day opened to a stormy start with both Houses being adjourned soon after they convened.

Jayalalithaa appears before Bangalore court in assets case

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:53 AM PST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa resumed her deposition before a special trial court in Bangalore for the third time in connection with the Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case against her.

Anna to send 34 'Jan Lokpal missionaries' across nation

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 04:29 AM PST

As social activist Anna Hazare waits for the government to meet his demand for the passage of the Jan Lokpal bill in the Winter Session of Parliament, he is also working towards spreading awareness in the country on the proposed legislation that will arm an ombudsman with extensive powers to check corruption.

Live Blog: Jayalalithaa appears before Bangalore court in assets case

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:53 AM PST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa will appear before the special court in Bangalore today for completing recording of her deposition in the Rs 66-crore disproportionate assets case against her.

Anna Hazare returns to blogging

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:42 AM PST

Anna Hazare returned to blogging today, a fortnight after he fell out with his former blogger, whom he accused of airing his views without his authorisation. In his new blog, Hazare introduced a fresh agenda - development of 100 model villages to curb corruption -- apart from the Jan Lokpal bill, electoral reforms and decentralisation of power.

Live Blog: Parliament's Winter Session begins

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:32 AM PST

The government heads into the Winter Session of Parliament today bracing for a very tough month ahead. The main Opposition BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has said it will boycott Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in Parliament; it means that they will just not allow him to speak in House at all.

Parliament's winter session begins today, Govt under pressure over crucial bills

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:08 AM PST

There are several crucial bills lined up for debate in the Winter Session including the Lokpal Bill, Food Security Bill and the Land Acquisition Bill. With the Opposition upping the ante, the business of the House could be affected during the 30-day session.

Anna says flog people who drink; Congress, BJP slam statement

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 05:44 PM PST

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Anna Hazare explains why he thinks those who drink should be beaten and humiliated in public.

2G: NDA to target Chidambaram, boycott him in Parliament

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 05:40 PM PST

Chidambaram: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has decided to boycott Home Minister P Chidambaram as the NDA says he is a part of the 2G scam. The NDA says it will not allow the Home Minister to speak on the floor of the House during the Winter Session of Parliament which begins tomorrow.

DMK chief Karunanidhi hospitalised

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:58 PM PST

DMK chief Karunanidhi was hospitalised on Monday night because of a reported urinary tract infection. Mr Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi is currently in Delhi's Tihar Jail for her alleged role in the 2G scam.

Govt hands Meira Kumar bill of Rs 1.98 crore

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:38 PM PST

A house has landed Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in the centre of a controversy. Ms Kumar has been issued a bill of Rs 1.98 crore as pending rent by the estates department of the Urban Development Ministry for occupying a government residence despite losing entitlement.

Mamata Banerjee faces Fascist charge from supporters

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:18 PM PST

Mamata Banerjee's team, which once powered her Parivatan campaign in the run-up to elections, is now attacking her. Leading voices like writer-activist Mahashweta Devi today accused the Bengal chief minister of Fascism.

India asks US govt to correct its maps

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 02:25 PM PST

India today said the US Department of State maps showing Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Pakistan "will have to be corrected".

Full text of Mansoor Ijaz's interview to NDTV

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 02:08 PM PST

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the man who apparently took President Zardari's plea for help to the US after Operation Osama, tells NDTV that he is speaking the truth.

Has union government decided against new Telangana state?

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 10:56 AM PST

Almost two years after Union Home Minister P Chidambaram announced that steps will be initiated for the formation of a separate Telangana state, is the Centre now avoiding the move and opting instead for a Telangana regional development council?

Full statement: India asks US govt to correct its map

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 10:29 AM PST

India has conveyed to the US that it has to correct its map showing Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as part of Pakistan.
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