Wednesday, December 7, 2011

'Chilling' impact of India's April internet rules

'Chilling' impact of India's April internet rules

'Chilling' impact of India's April internet rules

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:47 AM PST

Kapil Sibal's demand that Internet companies self-censor users' content is just the latest move by the Indian government to restrict information on Facebook and other social media Web sites. The most stringent government push came in April, when the "Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules 2011" were introduced.

Police lathicharge protesting teachers in Punjab

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:37 AM PST

Police in Punjab lathicharged protesting teachers and arrested three of them when they tried to gherao Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in Muktsar district. Six teachers, including two woman, were injured in the lathicharge.

Will 22 Indian diamond traders be freed by China today?

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:20 AM PST

Thirteen diamond traders from India, who have been in jail in China for nearly two years, have been found innocent of smuggling charges and will be deported soon. The Gujarat government says they owe their release to Chief Minister Narendra Modi's "diplomatic efforts and statesmanship" during his trip to Beijing last month.

Sharad Pawar retaliates after Anna's 'just-one-slap' blog

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 08:15 AM PST

Union minister Sharad Pawar has reacted sharply to Anna Hazare's comments about the attack that saw Mr Pawar being slapped last month at a public function. "In the recent past, Shri Hazare by supporting the physical assault on me at a public function has given a new definition to the concept Gandhism and non-violence," said the minister. He added, "I have no objection to Shri hazare expressing his thoughts regarding me or my actions. However, in the event of any further physical assault on me, it would be amply clear from where the instigation or encouragement for such acts emanates."

International Olympic Committee backs Dow's sponsorship: Reports

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:49 AM PST

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reportedly rejected India's protest and has backed Dow Chemical's sponsorship for the 2012 London Olympics.

Govt suspends FDI in retail, Left says it's a rollback, Parliament gets to work

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:42 AM PST

FDI in retail: The reforms in retail that were meant to signal the end of the government's policy paralysis, have been suspended. The Finance Minister shared this decision with all political parties today and got in return the truce the government desperately needed - Parliament will now get back to work.

Lokpal Bill: Team Anna, CBI reject parliamentary committee's recommendations

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:22 AM PST

The government appears to be on the brink of a new crisis. Anna Hazare's team of activists have rejected the Lokpal Bill that's being prepped for parliament; they say they will begin a new agitation against the government. Anna has also threatened to start a hunger strike on December 27 if the government does not deliver a potent new law against graft this month.

Supreme Court stays High Court's order on Chandolia's bail

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 07:03 AM PST

The Supreme Court today put on hold the Delhi High Court order which stayed bail granted to 2G spectrum case accused R K Chandolia. The high court had stayed the bail granted to Mr Chandolia, who had challenged the order.

Andhra Pradesh government to compensate youths affected in Mecca Masjid blast

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 06:36 AM PST

In what will become an important precedent and will have implications in several other cases, the Andhra Pradesh Minorities Welfare Department has just issued a Government order, saying that as a "confidence-building measure and compensation", it is paying Rs 70 lakh to the youth "affected in the Mecca Masjid blast case".

100 employees promoted, demoted in just 10 months

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 06:34 AM PST

Though it may sound hilarious, but it's true. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) that promoted some hundred odd employees from its Mumbai division in September 2010 with a salary hike has now revoked all the promotions and hikes.

Charges to be framed against disgraced diplomat Madhuri Gupta

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 05:43 AM PST

Charges against disgraced diplomat Madhuri Gupta will be framed today. A chargesheet filed against Ms Gupta in July last year accused her of passing on sensitive information to the ISI.

Army school sex scandal: Has justice been denied?

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 04:55 AM PST

Despite a police charge-sheet against the Principal of Jaipur's Army Public School in a sexual harassment case, no action has been taken in the matter.

Sonia Gandhi appeals to party workers against fuss over her birthday

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 03:41 AM PST

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who turns 66 on Friday, will not be celebrating her birthday this time also to "avoid inconvenience to people". Like last year, keeping in view of the inconvenience caused to people, Gandhi has appealed to the party workers not to come to Delhi on her birthday, party general secretary Janardan Dwivedi said today.

FDI in retail suspended, Opposition accepts truce, Parliament logjam ends

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 03:19 AM PST

FDI in retail: It's what the country has been waiting for. A crucial all-party meeting has ended in less than half an hour with the news that the FDI-in-retail logjam is broken and Parliament will function today.

Punjab government gives away land at low prices; industrialists allege foul play

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 02:35 AM PST

The Akali Dal-BJP government in Punjab, which propagates greater accountability of politicians, has some explaining about allotment of industrial plots in the state. Some industrialists have alleged foul play in allotment of over 70 industrial plots worth hundreds of crores through an off-the-shelf scheme of the government. The plots, as alleged by the industrialists, have been given away at unusually low prices in a non-transparent manner.

FDI-in-retail crisis: All-party meeting today; will it help break logjam?

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 01:34 AM PST

It is Wednesday and the government hopes its decision to press the pause button on allowing foreign direct investment in retail will mean that Parliament functions from today and for the rest of what's left of the Winter Session.

Jayalalithaa assures people of Kerala that Mullaperiyar dam is safe

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 02:19 PM PST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has appealed to the people of Kerala to not fall prey to vested interests on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue.

I&B Ministry wants a relook at conditions on smoking scenes

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:56 PM PST

Finding it impractical to implement the strict conditions on showing smoking scenes in films, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry has reportedly asked the other concerned ministries to take a relook at the issue.

Karnataka may ban temple ritual involving Brahmins' left-overs

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:45 PM PST

The BJP government in Karnataka is mulling a ban on "made snana", an annual religious ritual in which people roll on left-over food consumed by Brahmins to fulfil vow at a famous temple in the state.

Don't want censorship, but content must be screened: Kapil Sibal on Google, Facebook

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 12:31 PM PST

Amid a furious debate on Twitter and several international reports, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today acknowledged that he has asked internet firms like Google and Facebook to ensure user content is screened before offensive material is posted online. The companies have said this is not possible.

Andhra govt survives vote, but Jagan Mohan is big winner

Posted: 06 Dec 2011 11:43 AM PST

Kiran Kumar Reddy has proved his majority in the Andhra Pradesh assembly- the fact that the vote was so close makes this a victory for Jagan Mohan Reddy.
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