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  • Only a Congress govt can deliver in UP: Rahul

    Accusing Mayawati government of stifling centrally-sponsored schemes in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that Congress can ensure development only after it comes into power in the state. “Programmes are being chalked out in Delhi, but here problems are being faced in their implementation. Frankly, without having a government in UP, it is not […]

    CBI probe can be ordered in exceptional cases, Centre tells SC

    The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that CBI inquiry can be ordered by courts “sparingly and in exceptional circumstances.” Attorney General G E Vahanvathi told a special bench of justices Altamas Kabir and H L Dattu that whenever it involved violation of fundamental rights, unnatural deaths or incidents having national and international ramifications, […]

    ISRO terminating contract with Devas on spectrum

    The ISRO has announced that it has already initiated the process to terminate the deal with Devas Multimedia and claimed there was no financial loss to the government on account of this. However, ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan admitted that details about the 2005 contract under which Devas, floated by a former ISRO official, was to […]

    2G scam: Govt may agree for JPC

    Government may agree to Joint Parliamentary Committee – JPC – probe in to the 2G spectrum scam. This emerged today after talks between government and the opposition Parties to break the stalemate in Parliament ahead of the Budget Session. AIR correspondent quoting sources reports, opposition leaders said there was consensus on the JPC issue and […]

    S M Krishna terms terrorism as challenge facing entire South Asian region

    The meeting of the 33rd SAARC Council of Ministers got under way in Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan with a call for closer cooperation amongst the member countries and effective implementation of the decisions taken in various areas b y the regional organization. Expressing similar sentiments the External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna said the need […]

    2G Scam Probe: CBI seeks Raja’s custody for four more days

    CBI has produced former Telecom Minister A Raja along with his former secretary R K Chandolia and former Telecom Secretary Siddartha Behura before Special CBI Judge O P Saini on expiry of his 5-day custody on Tuesday. CBI sought Raja’s custody for four more days while the investigating agency said it does not want further […]

    Reports on loss in S-band spectrum allocation baseless: PMO

    The Prime Minsiter’s office has refuted report of revenues loss in a deal allowing use of S-band spectrum by a private company. Reacting to reports in this regard, clarified that no decision has been taken by the Government to allocate space segment using S Band Spectrum to ANTRIX Corporation or Devas Multimedia. It further asserted […]

    Basant Panchmi being celebrated with traditional fervor

    Basant Panchmi is being celebrated with traditional enthusiasm and religious fervor. People are performing worship of goddess of wisdom Saraswati. Several cultural and religious functions are being organized across the country on the occasion of Basant Panchmi. In Madhya Pradesh, cultural programmes are being held in educational and cultural institutions in Bhopal. Janeyu, Upnayan, Diksha […]

    US companies can play major role in India’s infra sectors: FM

    The Finance Minister says US companies can play a major role in the development of infrastructure sector in the country. Pranab Mukherjee said during a meeting with the US commerce secretary Gary Locke who met him in New Delhi. He said that these companies can make large investment through export of equipment and establishing joint […]

    Karunanidhi denies irregularities in allotment of land under discretionary quota

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi has rejected the charges of irregularities in allotment of land under discretionary quota. Karunanidhi hit back at Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy for seeking sanction for his prosecution on the issue, saying he is trying to twist facts. A day after Swamy filed a petition with Governor Surjit Singh […]