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February 28, 2012 8:31 PM

Adarsh scam: Mumbai HC slams ED for lapses in probe

The Bombay High Court today slammed the Enforcement Directorate for serious lapse and failure on its part to initiate probe for money laundering against members of scam-tainted Adarsh housing Society in Mumbai. A division bench of justices P B Majmudar and R D Dhanuka has summoned the Director of th...

February 28, 2012 8:31 PM

INCB urges closure of illegal internet pharmacies

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has urged for closure of illegal internet pharmacies and seizure of substances illicitly ordered via the internet. The 2011 INCB Annual report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Tuesday evening in New Delhi, said illegal ...

February 28, 2012 7:44 PM

Kudankulam nuclear project opponents: Govt tightens noose

Tightening the noose on those opposing the Kudankulam nuclear project, the government has registered cases against four NGOs for allegedly diverting funds to fuel protests and deported a German national for assisting the agitators. Union Home Secretary R K Singh told reporters in New Delhi that case...

February 28, 2012 5:50 PM

Kundankulam nuclear power: Expert panel to look into safety aspects

In Tamil Nadu, the state government appointed expert panel to look into the safety aspects of the Kundankulam nuclear power project, submitted its report to the Chief Minister Ms Jayalalitha at the Secretariat this evening. Later, speaking to newsmen, the Convener of the Committee, Prof Iniyan said,...

February 28, 2012 5:35 PM

Sonia out of India for routine check up

The UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi has traveled out of the country for a routine check-up in connection with the treatment for her illness. Giving this information, AICC General Secretary Janardan Dwivedi said that Mrs. Gandhi has traveled abroad for routine check-up after six m...

February 28, 2012 5:35 PM

Regulatory mechanisms may’ve avoided corporate frauds: Moily

Corporate Affairs Minister M Veerappa Moily has said that India would have been able to avoid corporate frauds and scams in high places, had it put in place regulatory mechanisms and certain policies along with the introduction of liberalisation regime in 1991. Mr. Moily was addressing a seminar on ...

February 28, 2012 4:33 PM

German national with alleged links to Kooddankulam stir deported

In Tamil Nadu, in a swift operation officers of the Central and State Intelligence Agencies detained a German national in Nagercoil for his alleged links with the group heading the anti- Kooddankulam agitation. Our correspondent quoting police sources said the German national was brought to Chennai ...

February 28, 2012 2:44 PM

Pak court seeks Interior Min report on Sarbjit release petition

In Pakistan, a court has sought a report from the Pak Interior Ministry in response to a petition seeking the release of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, currently on death row following his conviction for alleged involvement in bomb attacks in 1990. Justice Manzoor Ahmad Malik of the Lahore High Cou...

February 28, 2012 2:32 PM

Centre in favour of decriminalisation of gay sex

The Centre today favoured decriminalisation of gay sex in Supreme Court, contradicting its earlier stand. As the proceedings began in the case, Additional Solicitor General Mohan Jain told a division bench that as per the government decision there is no legal error in the Delhi High Court verdict wh...

February 28, 2012 2:26 PM

India & Italy seek to clear air on fishermen killing

India and Italy today sought to clear the air on killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast recently by Italian guards on board a commercial vessel. In a joint media statement in New Delhi with visiting Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant'Agata , the External Affairs Minis...

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