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September 27, 2012 5:31 PM

SC: Auctions not only permissible method for disposal of natural resources

Supreme Court today said that auctions are not the only permissible method for disposal of natural resources across sectors. It held that the 2G verdict was confined to allocation of spectrum and is not applicable to other resources.Giving its opinion on the Presidential reference arising out of 2G ...

September 27, 2012 5:30 PM

2G: Sibal welcomes SC judgement, says apex court upheld govt's stand

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today welcomed Supreme Court judgement on 2 G saying that the apex court has upheld the government's stand. Talking to media in New Delhi, he said that Court has brought constitutional clarity on the issue. Mr Sibal said that as far as policy is concerned, especiall...

September 27, 2012 5:21 PM

Khurshid: SC clarification on Prez reference on 2G is important judgement

Law minister Salman Khurshid today said the Supreme Court clarification on the Presidential reference on 2G is a very important judgement that in the long term favours the government decisions to strengthen country's economy by providing more jobs and better living opportunities to the people. Talki...

September 27, 2012 4:18 PM

SC rules auction cannot be only method for allocating natural resources

Supreme Court has ruled that auction cannot be the only method for allocating natural resources. It said, profit maximisation cannot be only basis for allocating natural resources. The court ruled that policy of auction has not got constitutional mandate.The apex court said, 2G verdict was confined ...

September 27, 2012 4:18 PM

Prez condemns offensive video on Islam, dissemination through social media

President Pranab Mukherjee today strongly condemned the offensive video on Islam and its dissemination through the social media. Mr Mukherjee said that India could never condone any act which disparages religious sentiments or hurts religious feelings.He also said, the Ministry of External Affairs i...

September 27, 2012 4:17 PM

Flood situation in AP improves, focus on carrying out relief & rehabilitation

In Arunachal Pradesh, the overall flood situation has improved significantly and the focus is now on carrying out relief and rehabilitation. However, telephone lines and surface communication continue to be cut off in most of the districts and people are devoid of electricity, fuel and safe drinking...

September 27, 2012 4:16 PM

SC rules auction cannot be only method for allocating natural resources

Supreme Court has ruled that auction cannot be the only method for allocating natural resources. It said, profit maximisation cannot be only basis for allocating natural resources. The court ruled that policy of auction has not got constitutional mandate.The apex court said, 2G verdict was confined ...

September 27, 2012 2:13 PM

BJP: Willing to discuss reforms in national interest if ruling party approaches

BJP says that it is willing to discuss reforms in national interest if the ruling party approaches to it. The BJP President Nitin Gadkari said this while addressing the two-day national executive meeting at Surajkund in Haryana today. Meanwhile Congress asked the BJP to make up its mind on FDI in re...

September 27, 2012 1:58 PM

Prez: Union, State govt to ensure every Kashmiri lives with dignity

President, Pranab Mukherjee has said that Jammu and Kashmir lead the way in the building of a new future for India. In his address at the 18th convocation of University of Kashmir today Mr Mukharjee said that the Government of India and the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir are determined to ens...

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