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September 28, 2011 1:34 PM

PM aware of under pricing of 2G spectrum: BJP

The BJP today alleged that the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was fully aware of the under pricing of 2G spectrum. In a joint press conference with Sushma Swaraj, BJP leader Arun Jaitley said that BJP does not need to destabilise the government, it is collapsing under its own contradictions.He sa...

September 28, 2011 12:54 PM

26/11 attack: NIA team likely to visit US to question Rana

A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to visit the United States soon to question 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawur Hussain Rana. Rana is accused of helping Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Headley. AIR correspondent quoting official sources reports, NIA will send a team to...

September 28, 2011 12:52 PM

Portuguese court cancels Abu Salem's extradition to India

The Portugese High Court ordered termination of extradition of underworld don Abu Salem for breach of agreement by India for slapping offences, which attract death penalty. The Portugese court said that in view of the new charges against Salem, which entail death penalty, the authorisation granted f...

September 28, 2011 12:52 PM

ISI helping Haqqani network vindicates India’s stand on this issue: PM

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said that, America's assertion that the ISI was helping Haqqani terror network, has vindicated India's stand on this issue. Talking to reporters on board the special aircraft from Frankfurt to New Delhi on Tuesday, the prime minister said that the world...

September 28, 2011 12:41 PM

Mamta leads by more than 54,000 votes in Bhawanipur Assembly constituency

In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress nominee and Chief Minister, Ms. Mamta Banerjee has won in Bhawanipur Assembly constituency by- election by more than 54 thousand votes over her nearest CPIM rival Prof. Nandni Mukherjee. The Trinamool Congress also snatched the Bashirhat north Assembly seat fro...

September 28, 2011 12:38 PM

Calcutta HC upholds Singur Land Rehab Act 2011

The Calcutta High Court has upheld the Singur Land Rehabilitation and development Act, 2011 as constitutional and valid. The Calcutta High Court pronounced its verdict on a plea filed by Tata Motors, challenging the constitutional validity of the legislation. The Supreme Court, on an appeal from Tat...

September 28, 2011 12:29 PM

India’s view on terrorism is increasingly being believed: Nirupama Rao

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Ms. Nirupama Rao said in Washington, that India's view on terrorism in the region is increasingly being believed and subscribed to. Ms. Rao's comments come in the backdrop of Obama Administration's stepped up pressure on Pakistan to rein-in the ...

September 28, 2011 12:10 PM

PM rules out rift in his cabinet, says his Govt will complete its 5 yr term

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh asserted that the Congress led UPA government will complete its full five year term. Dr. Singh was speaking to newsmen on board the special aircraft from Frankfurt to New Delhi on Tuesday. He said the opposition would not succeed in its attempt to force early e...

September 28, 2011 11:51 AM

Mamta leads by more than 34000 votes in Bhawanipur Assembly constituency

In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress nominee and Chief Minister, Ms. Mamta Banerjee is leading in Bhawanipur Assembly constituency by- election by more than 34000 votes over her nearest CPIM rival Prof. Nandni Mukherjee after 11 round of counting of votes. The Trinamool Congress also snatched the ...

September 28, 2011 10:55 AM

Navratras being observed across country today

The devotional festival of Navratras began today with celebrations and prayers being observed across the country. Navratra celebrations are on at the Trikuta hillock in the world famous holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir. About 40 thousand devotees have paid their obeisa...

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