Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Police releases photo of mastermind of German Bakery blast

Police releases photo of mastermind of German Bakery blast

Police releases photo of mastermind of German Bakery blast

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:28 AM PST

The government says that six men who have been arrested are allegedly members of Indian Mujahideen terror group and are responsible for attacks in three cities in 2010.

Court orders mental health check for man who slapped Pawar

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:27 AM PST

A local court here today asked Delhi Police to carry out a medical test to ascertain the mental health of Harvinder Singh, the man who attacked Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar last week, and submit a report by December 5.

Chidambaram's fresh offer to Maoists: Suspend violence, will give dates for talks in 72 hours

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:27 AM PST

Home Minister P Chidambaram urged the Maoists to give up violence and to come forward for talks with the government. Mr Chidambaram said that if the Maoists suspend violence, the government will issue dates for talks within 72 hours.

Not working, yet MPs demand added privileges

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:24 AM PST

Parliament may not be functioning and its members may not be working, but just before the House adjourned, the Privileges Committee managed to table its recommendations. And they all go towards increasing the status of the Members of Parliament.

Read Delhi Police on arrests of alleged terrorists

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:23 AM PST

The government says that six men who have been arrested are allegedly members of Indian Mujahideen terror group and are responsible for attacks in three cities in 2010. The men, who include one Pakistani, were arrested from different parts of the country.

FDI battle: PM calls allies, DMK says it won't vote against govt

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:06 AM PST

FDI storm: For the seventh day, Parliament ended its day by noon. The opposition has said it will not budge from its demand for a debate and vote on the government's decision to allow 51% foreign ownership in multi-brand retail stores.

Long wait for green cards could soon be over

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:36 AM PST

The bill eliminates limits on the number of green cards based on employment that is available annually to each country.

Bomb explodes in Imphal crowded market; one killed

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:27 AM PST

In news just coming in, a powerful bomb has exploded in a crowded market in Imphal in Manipur. The bomb exploded very close to the city's new convention centre that is meant to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on Saturday.

Shahid Balwa's father says he'll offer thanks at Mecca

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:36 AM PST

A special CBI court yesterday granted bail to Swan Telecom promoter and 2G case accused Shahid Balwa, citing the "principle of parity" a day after five co-accused were given bail by the Delhi High Court. The bail plea of RK Chandolia, ex-aide of former telecom minister A Raja, was kept pending for Wednesday. Balwa's father announced that he would go for a pilgrimage after the court granted his son bail in the 2G case.

Why Kanimozhi was stuck in the lift when she arrived at home

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:55 AM PST

When Kanimozhi arrived at her home from Tihar Jail, she was greeted by fireworks and rangoli or "kolam" that spelled out "welcome."

More than two million public sector workers to go on strike in UK today

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:13 AM PST

More than two million British public sector workers are expected to go on strike on Wednesday over proposed pension reforms, threatening chaos for travellers using London's Heathrow Airport.

No decision on PM in the Lokpal ambit: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:09 AM PST

One of the most contentious issues in the Lokpal Bill is whether the Prime Minister's office should be within the ambit. This still has no consensus within the Parliamentary panel that is drafting the Lokpal Bill. The draft accessed by NDTV has so far remained absolutely silent on the issue. But now as the panel meets for its last set of discussions, the Chairman of the drafting panel. Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the panel saw three different opinions on the issue of the Prime Minister's inclusion. And they are now looking for a consensus within as they wind up deliberations.

Bellary bypoll underway, Reddy brothers' fate on line

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 01:53 AM PST

Voting is underway in the bypoll to Bellary Rural assembly seat where mining barons Reddy brothers are taking on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while being its members.

FDI in retail: PM defends decision, says good for economy

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:38 PM PST

It was at a Congress conclave for youth leaders that the Prime Minister defended his government's decision to allow 51 per cent foreign ownership of multi-brand retail shops. To a far calmer audience than the one that he will greet in Parliament, the Prime Minister said he is confident that Foreign Direct Investment in retail will benefit farmers, small retailers, the country as a whole.

Lokpal draft: Govt betrayed us, says Anna; threatens fresh movement from Dec 27

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:03 PM PST

The government is bracing for a winter of severe discontent. In Parliament, it's battling a united Opposition over its decision to allow more Foreign Direct Investment in retail. And this evening, Anna Hazare announced "The government has betrayed us" and threatened to anchor a huge new mass movement against corruption starting December 27.

Lokpal Bill draft places emphasis on NGOs

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:17 PM PST

For some, it's an attempt by politicians to underscore that those who fight against corruption must be willing to be held accountable to the same standards.

US backs FDI in retail in India

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:56 PM PST

Batting for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail, US Ambassador to India Peter Burleigh today said it will not affect small traders and rather help both consumers and farmers.

Advise Kerala to refrain from disturbing public order on Mullaperiyar dam issue: Jayalalithaa to PM

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:33 PM PST

Voicing concern over reports of vandalism on the Mullaperiyar issue, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to advise Kerala not to "precipitate matters" in the interest of both the states.

Air India to offer snacks on short distance flights, save Rs 20 cr annually

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:34 PM PST

Air India has decided to curtail food services from all flights with a flight time of less than 90 minutes. According to sources, the company is likely to save Rs 20 crore per year. Air India will serve snacks instead.

Mullaperiyar dam row: Kerala, Tamil Nadu MPs meet PM

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:46 AM PST

The political battle over the Mullaperiyar dam intensified today with MPs from Tamil Nadu and Kerala seeking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to resolve the complex issue.

Anna Hazare, five other Indians among top 100 global thinkers

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:22 AM PST

Social activist Anna Hazare, software czar Azim Premji and four other Indians have been named in the US-based Foreign Policy magazine's list of the top 100 global thinkers for 2011. Economist Abhijit Banerjee, writer-activist Arundhati Roy, researcher Deepa Narayan and scholar Arvind Subramanian are the other Indians in the list.
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