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November 19, 2011 8:39 PM

UPA using CBI as tool in 2G scam probe: BJP?

BJP on Saturday observed CBI's move to register cases against officials of then NDA's government on alleged irregularities in the 2G scam as a political conspiracy.Talking to reporters party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar alleged that the CBI is being used as a tool by the congress led UPA governmen...

November 19, 2011 8:15 PM

India , Bangladesh move close to finalise ‘extradition treaty draft’

India and Bangladesh have moved close to finalising the draft extradition treaty. It would facilitate handing over of terrorists and criminals operating on the other's soil.AIR correspondent says, if approved the agreement will pave the way for extradition of ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia ...

November 19, 2011 8:14 PM

Centre making all efforts to check corruption: minister

The centre is making all efforts to check corruption and bring back black money stacked in foreign banks. Stating this Union minister of State for parliamentary Affairs Harish Rawat said this while addressing the media in Dehradun.Rawat said that his government will introduce nine bills to strengthe...

November 19, 2011 7:23 PM

BJP asks govt to assure nation on saftey of nuke plants

BJP has said that the government should assure the nation about the safety of nuclear plants. Replying to a question in New Delhi, Party Spokesman Prakash Javdekar alleged that the gaovernment has failed to clear the doubts and fears of the public on nuclear safety.

November 19, 2011 7:01 PM

Indo-Bangla Home Secy talk on border, human trafficking, narcotics

Border management, human trafficking and smuggling of narcotics are believed to have discussed at the Home Secretaries level discussions between India and Bangladesh on Saturday. The talks will continue on Sunday.Ahead of talks today the Home Secretary of Bangladesh Monzur Hussain met Home Minister ...

November 19, 2011 5:58 PM

Nation pays homage to Indira Gandhi on 94th birth anniversary

The nation remembered the country's first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 94th birth anniversary on Saturday. Floral tributes, launching of welfare schemes and variuos functions marked the day.The functions began with President Pratibhadevi Singh Patil,Vice President Hamid Ansari and ...

November 19, 2011 5:12 PM

CBI registers fresh case in spectrum allocation during NDA regime

The CBI today carried out searches at the Vodafone office in Mumbai and Airtel office in Gurgaon after registering a case against former Telecom Secretary Shyamal Ghosh and the two telecom service providers for alleged irregularities in spectrum allocation during tenure of Pramod Mahajan as Telecom ...

November 19, 2011 3:06 PM

Ela Bhatt to get Indira Prize for empowering women

Renowned social activist Ela Bhatt was on Saturday selected for the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2011 for her lifetime achievements in empowering women through grassroots entrepreneurship.Ms.Bhatt, who is the founder of NGO Self-Employed Women's Associa...

November 19, 2011 3:04 PM

Rice procurement crosses 10 mn

Rice procurement by various governemnt agencies has crossed 10 million tonnes in the current kharif marketing season so far.According to an official release, Punjab leads with over 76 million tonnes followed by Haryana at nearly 1.9 million tonnes. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have also procured goo...

November 19, 2011 3:04 PM

FM promises adequate funds for women & child development

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has assured to provide adequate financial support to all schemes aimed for Women and Child Development in the country. Addressing the closing ceremony of the Vatsalya Mela in New Delhi, Mr Mukherjee said that there will be no dearth of funds for such schemes. Expres...

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