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September 26, 2011 8:44 PM

SC dismisses Lalit Modi’s plea

In a setback to former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed his plea seeking reconstitution of the BCCI-appointed disciplinary panel probing allegations of financial irregularities against him. A Bench comprising Justices J M Panchal and H L Gokhale said that the three-...

September 26, 2011 8:10 PM

India urges China to open market to IT & Pharma products

India on Monday urged China to open its huge markets to Indian IT and pharma products to bring about balance in bilateral trade. Speaking at the first Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) between the two countries in Beijing, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that he belie...

September 26, 2011 7:24 PM

2G case: CBI moves special court for fresh charges against Raja

The CBI on Monday moved a designated special court for slapping the fresh charge of breach of trust by public servants, against former Telecom Minister A Raja and two others in the 2G spectrum allocation case.Special Public Prosecutor U Lalit filed an application before Special CBI Judge O P Saini, ...

September 26, 2011 7:11 PM

Govt. bringing Public Procurement Bill to combat corruption

The government is bringing in a Public Procurement Bill to combat corruption in the procurement process. In an exclusive interview to All India Radio, the Minister in the office of Prime Minister Mr. V. Narayanasamy said that the government spends two lakh crore rupees per annum on procurement of di...

September 26, 2011 6:30 PM

Pranab returns from US trip

The Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee returned home on Monday from his US trip. Speaking to reporters at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, Mr Mukherjee said a press conference will be held on the 2G spectrum allocation controversy, after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh returns from...

September 26, 2011 6:30 PM

11 scientists selected for Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award

Senior researcher Mahan Maharaj at the Howrah-based Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda University and Amit Prakash Sharma of the Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology were among 11 scientists selected for the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.The prizes were ...

September 26, 2011 6:28 PM

BSP suspends MLA over indiscipline

In Uttar Pradesh, the Bahujan Samaj Party has suspended party M.L.A from Meerut city, Mr. Hazi Yakub Kureshi for indiscipline. A Party press release said, Mr. Kureshi was suspended for his controversial and objectionable remarks against the Sikh community during the opening of a modern butcher house...

September 26, 2011 5:20 PM

Chidambaram not to resign on 2G issue: Khurshid

Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that Home Minister P Chidambaram will not resign on the back of the controversy over Finance Ministry's note on the 2G issue. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a funtion in New Delhi, Mr. Khurshid ruled out reports of any rift within the govern...

September 26, 2011 5:19 PM

11 scientists selected for Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award

Senior researcher Mahan Maharaj at the Howrah-based Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda University and Amit Prakash Sharma of the Delhi-based International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology were among 11 scientists selected for the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.The prizes were ...

September 26, 2011 4:23 PM

Jamia VC nominated to Central Board of RBI

Vice Chancellor of the Jamia Milia Islamia University Najeeb Jung has been nominated to the Central Board of the Reseve Bank of India, RBI. According to an official release, the Central Board is the apex body of RBI and is entrusted with the bank's general superintendence and direction. The Boa...

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