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August 13, 2014 9:55 AM

SC notice to CBI on Kanimozhi plea for quashing charges

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the CBI on a plea by DMK MP Kanimozhi in the 2G scam case for quashing of charges against her in the spectrum allocation scam, claiming she has been falsely implicated in the case. A bench, headed by Justice H L Dattu, yesterday sought a response from the age...

August 13, 2014 9:26 AM

EU boosts aid to war-torn Iraq by 5 million Euros

The European Commission boosted aid to war-torn Iraq by five million Euros on Tuesday but warned that finding access to desperate civilians, was the most urgent problem. EU aid to Iraq has reached to 17 million Euros. EU Humanitarian Aid Commissioner, Kristlina Georgieva said in the case of Iraq, it...

August 13, 2014 9:16 AM

Meghalaya to formulate plan to aid farmers facing drought

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has said the state government would formulate a comprehensive action plan to help farmers who were facing a drought like situation. Sangma said yesterday that a comprehensive action plan will be formulated keeping in mind foreseeable impact due to climate change...

August 13, 2014 9:09 AM

2G case: SC notice to CBI on Kanimozhi plea for quashing charges

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the CBI on a plea by DMK MP Kanimozhi in the 2G scam case for quashing of charges against her in the spectrum allocation scam, claiming she has been falsely implicated in the case. A bench, headed by Justice H L Dattu, yesterday sought a response from the age...

August 13, 2014 9:08 AM

ED to probe money laundering in UP MGNREGA scheme

The Enforcement Directorate, ED has filed eight money laundering cases into alleged financial irregularities in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, MGNREGA in Uttar Pradesh.The central probe agency yesterday registered a criminal FIR by taking cognisance of ...

August 13, 2014 8:56 AM

Bar pol parties from entry into b'casting space: TRAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,TRAI has suggested barring political parties from entering into broadcasting space in a bid to check influence on news and views. It recommended several restrictions on the corporate houses in this regard as well. Releasing recommendations on 'Issue...

August 13, 2014 8:24 AM

Tata-Unitech link in 2G spectrum scam under probe: CBI to SC

In a new twist to the alleged irregular allotment of 2G spectrum, the CBI has informed the Supreme Court that it was investigating the allegation that Unitech got spectrum in 2008 during A Raja's tenure as Telecom Minister by hiding the fact that it was a front for the Tata group. Citing th...

August 12, 2014 9:09 PM

Commerce & Industry Minister reaffirms her statement on WTO issue

Commerce and Industry Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed her statement on World Trade Organisation issue. She said that there is no difference of opinion in what the Prime Minister had said and what she said on the floor of the house. Speaking on the sidelines of the concluding session of Chief...

August 12, 2014 8:38 PM

Fodder scam: CBI judge rejects Lalu's petition challenging trial

The court of special CBI judge A K Mishra today rejected Lalu Prasad's petition challenging trial in a case related to the multi-crore fodder scam in which the RJD chief is an accused. Lalu Prasad had moved the plea to quash trail in this case and also in the case of misappropriation of fun...

August 12, 2014 8:35 PM

Retail inflation moves up to 7.96 per cent in July

Retail inflation moved up to 7.96 per cent in July this year, from 7.46 per cent in June, due to higher prices of food items like vegetables, fruits, and milk. Retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index had stood at 9.64 per cent in July last year. Food inflation rose to 9.36 per cent...

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