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  • A Raja sent to 14 days judicial custody in 2G Scam

    Former Telecom Minister A Raja, arrested for his alleged role in 2G Spectrum allocation scam, was sent to Tihar Jail by a Delhi court today under 14-days’ judicial custody. Special CBI judge O P Saini also directed the Tihar Jail authorities to let the former minister have access to home-made food, besides his medicines. Raja […]

    Antony acknowledges separatists in NE “misusing” social networking sites

    Defence Minister A K Antony acknowledged that separatists in North-East are “misusing” social networking sites .Talking to newsmen on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi Mr Antony said proper corrective action will be taken after ascertaining the whole issue. Mr.Antony will start his two day visit to North-East today. During his visit he […]

    CBI raids at five CWG officials residence in Delhi

    The Central bureau of Investigation, CBI today conducted raids at the residence of five Commonwealth Games officials in Delhi in connection with the overlays case. CBI sources said that searches are being carried out at the houses of five officials. Overlays work included supply of tents, containers, security fences, furniture, air conditions, lighting, civil construction […]

    Karnataka bans Endosulfan

    After Kerala, Karnataka on Thursday banned use of the pesticide Endosulfan with immediate effect, citing health hazards. The ban move came even as Pesticides manufacturers and Formulators Association of India warned that farmers in the country will be hard hit if endosulfan in use for 55 years comes under a worldwide ban order under the […]

    DMK-PMK clinches poll deal; PMK allotted 31 seats

    Ending a month-long uncertainty, the DMK and PMK on Friday clinched an alliance for the coming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls under which the ruling party’s junior partner has been allotted 31 Assembly seats. The deal was finalized at a meeting between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss in Chennai […]

    SC asks AG on status of complaint against Balakrishnan

    The Supreme Court asked Attorney General G E Vahanvati to apprise it about the status of a complaint filed in May last year against former Chief Justice of India and chairman,National Human Rights Commission K G Balakrishnan, seeking a CBI probe into his assets. “What is the status of the complaint forwarded to the Minsitry […]

    PM on two-day visit to Assam from today

    Against the backdrop of government-ULFA peace process, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undertake a two-day visit from Friday to Assam, where assembly polls are also due in April-May this year. Singh is expected to review the prevailing situation and some of the developmental projects in the state during the visit. During his talks with Chief […]

    AP Assembly adjourned twice as TDP, TRS disrupt proceedings

    Proceedings of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly were disrupted by TDP, TRS and MLAs of rebel leader Y S Jaganmohan Reddy’s group on different issues forcing its adjournment twice on Friday morning. The TRS and TDP MLAs stormed the Speaker’s podium holding placards on Telangana and fee reimbursement issues as soon as the House assembled for […]

    Govt may agree to JPC probe in 2G scam: Bansal

    Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has hinted that the government may reach an agreement with the Opposition on formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the 2G Spectrum scam. “We have worked out something…but we can’t say anything right now,” Bansal told reporters on the sidelines of a function in Lucknow on Thursday. […]

    Maoists snap road links despite suspension of operation

    A day after Orissa Government halted anti-Maoist operations to facilitate early release of abducted Malkangiri Collector, R V Krishna and an engineer, the rebels snapped the main road link with the district by felling trees on vast stretches on Friday. The main road connecting the Maoist-hit Malkangiri district with other parts of Orissa was blocked […]