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September 23, 2011 9:53 PM

SC asks CBI to probe mining link between Karnataka & Andhra

Supreme Court on Friday asked CBI to probe the linkage between mining activities in Karnataka's Bellary district and Ananthpur in Andhra Pradesh allegedly involving the Reddybrothers.The court said CBI investigation was needed as it was prima facie satisfied with the materials placed before it ...

September 23, 2011 9:50 PM

Jagjit Singh admitted to hospital due to brain hemorrhage

Ghazal singer Jagjit Singh has been admitted to Lilavati hospital due to brain hemorrhage.The veteran singer was to perform with fellow ghazal singer Ghulam Ali in Mumbai on Friday evening. The maestros were set to croon their trademark songs in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi.The duo had recently performed...

September 23, 2011 8:59 PM

DA case: CBI carries out searches at 6 places

The CBI on Friday carried out searches at the premises of former President of Dental Council of India (DCI) Anil Kohli after registering a disproportionate assets case against him. AIR correspondent quoting official sources reports, a case was registered against the former DCI President on Thursday....

September 23, 2011 8:59 PM

CCEA approves World Bank assistance to clean Ganga

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the Environment and Forests Ministry's proposal for 'World Bank assistance to National Ganga River Basin Authority,NGRBA for abatement of pollution of river Ganga. An official statement said that the total cost for the project for ab...

September 23, 2011 8:57 PM

SC gives split verdict in black money cases

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Friday gave a split verdict on the maintainability of the government's application seeking recall of the apex court order on constitution of an SIT to probe black money cases. The order was passed by a bench comprising justices Altamas Kabir and S S Nij...

September 23, 2011 7:23 PM

India to provide aid for Gorkha district in Nepal

India is to provide four crore and thirty six lakh nepali rupees for Gorkha district in Nepal. A memorandum of understanding was signed on Friday between the Embassy of India and District Development Committee, Gorkha and Amar Jyoti Janata Higher secondary school Paluntar. The grant assistance will ...

September 23, 2011 7:23 PM

Congress denies any rift within govt. over 2G issue

Congress today strongly denied all speculations of a rift within the government over the 2G Spectrum issue. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, party spokesman Manish Tewari lashed out at the Opposition for demanding Home Minister P Chidambaram's resignation for his alleged role in the 2G Spectrum...

September 23, 2011 6:43 PM

NHRC constitutes advocacy group on media

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has constituted an advocacy group comprising 12 senior journalists to advise it in seeking enhanced and active role of media in creating awareness on human rights issues. The Advisory Group on the Media and Human Rights will be chaired by NHRC Chairperson ...

September 23, 2011 6:41 PM

Indo – Lanka naval exercise concludes

The five day long Joint Indo - Lanka naval exercise concluded on Friday at the high seas off Trincomalee. Code named SLINEX 2011 , commenced on 19th September was aimed at enhancing interoperability of the two navies. The Sri Lankan Navy said that the drill is expected to provide the opportunity for...

September 23, 2011 6:24 PM

Black money case: SC bench divided on recall of order for SIT

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Friday gave a split verdict on the maintainability of government's application seeking recall of the apex court order on constitution of an SIT to probe black money cases. The order was passed by a bench comprising justices Altamas Kabir and S S Nijjar ...

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