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  • HC stays CIC order asking SC to divulge logic of its verdict

    A Central Information Commission order asking the Supreme Court to explain the rationale of one of its rulings was stayed on Monday by the Delhi High Court. Justice S Murlidhar stayed the operation of the CIC order on a petition by the apex court registry challenging the order which had asked the apex court to […]

    Panel talks on basic principles to draft Lok Pal bill

    The joint drafting committee on the Lok Pal bill on Monday discussed the entire gamut of basic principles concerning the draft legislation. Briefing the media after a three hour long meeting, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal said, there is an element of convergence on half of the issues. He said the discussion will continue […]

    Sonia Gandhi lays foundation stone for bridge over river Ravi in Jammu region

    UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday laid the foundation stone for the construction of a permanent bridge over river Ravi at Basohli in Kathua district of Jammu region. The bridge when constructed will link Jammu & Kashmir with the neighbouring states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. AIR correspondent reports, this will open up new areas […]

    Kanimozhi moves Delhi High Court seeking bail

    Three days after the dismissal of her bail plea, DMK MP Kanimozhi along with Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar on Monday moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court’s order. CBI Special Judge O P Saini had rejected Kanimozhi and Kumar’s bail pleas on 20th May and ordered their “forthwith” arrest. They are currently […]

    2G scam: Cineyug Dir Morani denied anticipatory bail

    A Delhi court on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Cineyug Films Director Karim Morani, an accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case. Special CBI Judge O P Saini on Monday dismissed Morani’s plea seeking anticipatory bail on health grounds, saying his medical condition is “normal and stable”. The court has now directed Morani […]

    PM leaves for Ethiopia, Tanzania on six-day visit

    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday left on a six-day visit to Ethiopia and Tanzania during which he will discuss ways to effectivelycombat the twin threats of terrorism and piracy. Singh, who will first head for Addis Ababa, the seat of the African Union, for the Second Africa-India Forum Summit to be attended by 15 […]

    Sachin Pilot arrested on way to Bhatta-Parsaul

    Congress leader and Union minister Sachin Pilot was on Sunday arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police while he was on his way to violence-hit Bhatta-Parsaul in Greater Noida to meet families of farmers injured in the recent agitation on land acquisition. Union Minister of State for Information Technology Pilot, along with around 100 supporters, first went […]

    British military operation in Iraq comes to a close after 8 years

    The British military operation in Iraq is coming to a close today, 8 years after the United States-led invasion which led to the fall of Saddam Hussain. The Royal Navy Training mission is being withdrawn marking the end of its deployment which is at its peak involved 46,000 men and women. 179 British personnel lost […]

    Kanimozhi to move Delhi HC for bail in 2G spectrum case

    DMK MP Kanimozhi, arrested in connection with the 2G spectrum case, will move the Delhi High Court for bail. Kanimozhi’s lawyer Shanmugasundaram said yesterday that the order of the Special CBI court rejecting her bail plea will be challenged in the High Court. The Special CBI Judge O P Saini had rejected the bail applications […]

    PM leaves for six-day visit to Ethiopia and Tanzania on Monday

    Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh leaves New Delhi tomorrow on a six day visit to Ethiopia and Tanzania. On the first leg of his tour, Dr Singh will be in Addis Ababa, where he will co-chair the Second Africa -India Summit with the President of Equatorial Guinea Mr. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Heads of Government and […]