Monday, June 4, 2012

70,000 files declassified by external affairs ministry

70,000 files declassified by external affairs ministry

70,000 files declassified by external affairs ministry

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:58 PM PDT

Over 70,000 declassified files of the external affairs ministry have been transferred to the National Archives of India, a move that would bring smiles to academicians who can now access the documents.

I feel like the mridangam: Jayanthi Natarajan

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:56 PM PDT

Caught in a tussle between industrial growth and green issues, environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan on Monday said she feels like the mridangam, a musical instrument, which can be beaten on both sides.

Home ministry objects to telecom policy provisions

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:35 PM PDT

The home ministry in its communication said that it had no objections on removing the roaming charges but restrictions on roaming facility may have to be imposed in certain regions and circles on security considerations from time to time.

China, AfPak to figure in India-US defence and strategic cooperation talks

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:10 PM PDT

China's growing assertiveness and the volatile AfPak region will figure high in the bilateral defence and strategic cooperation talks between India and US today.

Jayalalitha questions planning process, says Centre should give more funds

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 05:04 PM PDT

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalitha on Monday slammed the Planning Commission for the lopsided planning process, accusing it of giving only Rs 3,000 crore to the state from the Centre's kitty.

Army infighting, not spying, led to MI arrest?

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:50 PM PDT

According to Army sources, Havildar Shivdasan, who is in the custody of the Southern Army Command, recorded a detailed video testimony a few days ago about what led to his arrest.

CWC authorizes Sonia to pick presidential candidate

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:48 PM PDT

Congress managers on Monday got finance minister Pranab Mukherjee to authorize party chief Sonia Gandhi to decide on his presidential aspirations.

Charges against PM baseless, regrettable: Sonia Gandhi

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:41 PM PDT

The PM, who has been targeted by Team Anna for 'Coalgate', on Monday got solid backing from Sonia Gandhi, who termed the charges against him as baseless and regrettable.

RSS mouthpiece queers pitch, bats for Narendra Modi as PM candidate

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 04:26 PM PDT

An article in the latest issue of the RSS' mouthpiece Organiser describes the Gujarat chief minister as "by far the most popular leader in the country".

Ajit Jogi demands bigger role for Rahul Gandhi

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:58 PM PDT

Congress leader Ajit Jogi on Monday advocated the elevation of Rahul Gandhi, renewing the once strong demand which subsided over time in view of the heir apparent's reluctance.

Nitin Gadkari falls at Ramdev’s feet, Congress claims nexus

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:50 PM PDT

Gadkari later defended himself saying it was "our culture'' to touch the feet of men dressed in saffron robes and accept their blessings.

China issues tit-for-tat advisory on India travel

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:42 PM PDT

The Chinese advisory seems to be intended to be deliberate as Beijing has displayed concern over an issue that even much more sensitive Western nations have chosen to ignore.

CM Naveen Patnaik sacks excise minister

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:40 PM PDT

Tightening the screws on those who had allegedly plotted an unsuccessful coup against him, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sacked Sarada Nayak from his ministry.

Naveen sacks excise minister

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:40 PM PDT

Tightening the screws on those who had allegedly plotted an unsuccessful coup against him, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sacked Sarada Nayak from his ministry.

CBI files closure report in horse trading case against Ajit Jogi

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:38 PM PDT

CBI sources said the agency took the step after obtaining the opinion of the attorney general and had filed the closure report some time back.

Ramdev changes stance, seeks political support

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:33 PM PDT

A day after he publicly snubbed Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal for personal attacks on politicians, Baba Ramdev extended his anti-graft diplomacy by seeking political support for his campaign.

Ravi Rishi got Army insiders’ help to keep Tatra deal going?

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Suspecting that Ravi Rishi may have received elaborate assistance from Army insiders over the past 25 years, the CBI has sought all inspection records and related files on the all-terrain truck from the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) since 1997.

Kushwaha, Jaiswal received 40 crore bribe in NRHM scam

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:15 PM PDT

The CBI found that both Kushwaha and Jaiswal received money through their own bank accounts as well as that of several front companies.

Kushwaha, Jaiswal received 40 crore bribe in NRHM scam

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:15 PM PDT

The CBI found that both Kushwaha and Jaiswal received money through their own bank accounts as well as that of several front companies.

CBI arrests top I-T officials, MD of realty firm for graft

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:12 PM PDT

The CBI on Monday busted a sensational bribery scandal involving high profile income tax officials and a leading construction company.

2G scam: CBI-Enforcement Directorate team to leave for Singapore today

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:08 PM PDT

A joint team of the CBI and Enforcement Directorate will travel to Singapore on Tuesday in connection with their probe against various entities in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

PMO steps in to end plan panel, highways ministry row over road projects

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 03:04 PM PDT

When discussions among plan panel representatives and officials of highways and finance ministries failed to evolve a consensus on some issues, the PMO held a meeting to iron out the differences.

Marriage Bill hits minority hurdle, sent to review panel

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:50 PM PDT

Delhi government's long pending Delhi Registration of Marriage Bill ran into trouble on Monday with some MLAs raising questions on its implications on the Muslim community.

Price rise, stalling economy dominate at Congress Working Committee meeting

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:42 PM PDT

Majority of CWC members tagged the economy as the problem at a meeting on Monday that saw a marathon discussion dominated by rising prices and corruption.

Congress mulls consolidation, banks on MNREGS, census

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 02:28 PM PDT

The enumeration exercise, which was formally kicked off by the state government at the beginning of the month will attempt to clean up the anomalies in the existing BPL list in UP.
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