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May 10, 2012 5:41 PM

Congress criticizes BJP for sensationalising issue of Aircel- Maxis deal

The Congress today criticized the BJP for sensationalising the issue of Aircel- Maxis deal. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, party spokesman Manish Tiwary said that BJP has no evidence in this connection and it is trying to only create sensation on this issue. He said, the Joint Parliamentary Commit...

May 10, 2012 5:31 PM

2G Scam: Investigation agencies CBI, ED,& IT submits status reports to SC

Investigation agencies CBI, Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department on Thursday submitted to the Supreme Court their status reports on probe into the 2G spectrum allocation scam.The status reports, filed by the three agencies in a sealed cover to the bench of justices G S Singhvi and K S R...

May 10, 2012 5:09 PM

New Delhi calls for expanding economic ties with Afghanistan

New Delhi has called for expanding bilateral economic cooperation with Afghanistan in the fields of mining, agro processing, iron ore and textiles. In an interaction with a 12- member delegation of Afghan Parliamentarians in New Delhi today, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said there is immense pot...

May 10, 2012 5:08 PM

Sc allows govt to withdraw petition seeking review of 2G judgement

The Supreme Court today allowed government to withdraw its petition seeking review of the 2G judgement. The apex court criticized the government for circulating a letter on its intention to various parties linked to the matter. It granted withdrawal of the review petition on the oral request made by...

May 10, 2012 2:10 PM

Jairam: No decision taken on providing food grains under MGNREGA

The Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh today said in the Loksabha that no decision has been taken on the suggestion for providing food grains under MGNREGA.Replying to questions he said, the payments under the flagship program is being made payments directly through Bank accounts. He also said...

May 10, 2012 2:04 PM

Govt to build consensus on some clauses in Lokpal & Lokayukta Bill

The Government is trying to build a consensus on some of the contentious clauses in the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill. This was stated by the Law Minister Salman Khurshi while talking to reporters outside Parliament. He said discussions are still continuing with the political parties to thrash out the d...

May 10, 2012 1:56 PM

RS resumes discussion on Appropriation -Railways No.3 Bill 2012

The Rajya Sabha has resumed discussion on the Appropriation (Railways) No.3 Bill, 2012. Participating in the discussion, MrVashist Narain Singh of the JD (U) called for providing passenger amenities and improvement of railway stations. He also underlined the need for proper guarding of unmanned leve...

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