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February 19, 2011 2:01 PM

Babri conspiracy: CBI moves SC

The CBI has moved the Supreme Court challenging an Allahabad High Court order that dropped charges of criminal conspiracy against top BJP leaders, including L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi in the Babri Masjid demolition case. In its appeal, the agency said that the High Court had not come to the ...

February 19, 2011 2:00 PM

Ration scam: 3-year RI to ex-Army man

Lt. General Surendra K Sahni (Retd) of Army Supply Corps has been found guilty on six of the nine charges in the General Court Martial and sentenced to Cashiering and three years rigorous imprisonment in the dry ration scam. The General Court Martial proceedings were conducted and concluded late on ...

February 19, 2011 1:16 PM

Better roads for Maoist-affected areas

The Government plans to augment the road construction projects in the Maoist-affected areas for better connectivity and development.Projects covering a length of over 4,200 kilometers in these areas will be awarded in the current fiscal.This was revealed by Road Transport and Highways Minister Dr C ...

February 19, 2011 11:50 AM

Indo-Pak talks: Sir Creek on agenda

India and Pakistan will discuss the issue of Sir Creek at the forthcoming Foreign Minister-level talks between the two countries. Talking to newsmen in New Delhi, India's Chief Hydrographer Vice-Admiral B R Rao said talks on Sir Creek issue would begin in July between the two sides. Describing ...

February 19, 2011 9:08 AM

JPC sets in motion on Feb 22

The Government says a decision on the issue of formation of JPC on 2G will be taken before Wednesday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal told reporters in New Delhi that discussions with Opposition are moving forward and the Government hopes the Budget Session of Parliament will run smoothly....

February 19, 2011 9:06 AM

Balakrishnan asset case: SC seeks status

The Supreme Court has asked Attorney General G E Vahanvati to apprise it about the status of a complaint filed in May last year against former Chief Justice of India and chairman, National Human Rights Commission K G Balakrishnan. The complaint was filed by a Delhi-based journalist seeking a CBI pro...

February 19, 2011 8:45 AM

CBI to take Shungulu report forward

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has referred the Shunglu Committee Report on Host Broadcasting issues relating to the Commonwealth Games to the CBI. While ordering action on the report, the Prime Minister directed reverting Doordarshan Director General Aruna Sharma to her parent cadre and also seeking...

February 19, 2011 8:28 AM

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Balwa sent to Tihar jail

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2G spectrum scam along with former Telecom Minister A Raja, was on Friday sent to Tihar Jail after a Delhi court remanded him in judicial custody.Special CBI Judge O P Saini remanded Balwa in judicial custody till ...

February 18, 2011 9:33 PM

Peace & harmony are pre-requisite for meaningful development: PM

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said that peace and harmony are a pre-requisite for meaningful development. He said Assam has witnessed turbulent times in the recent past. He said it is to the credit of the people of this State that they have been able to successfully combat fissiparous forces...

February 18, 2011 9:04 PM

Decision on JPC on 2G spectrum before Wednesday, says Govt

The Government on Friday announced that a decision on the issue of formation of JPC on 2G, will be taken before Wednesday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal told reporters that discussions with Opposition, are moving forward and the government hopes, the Budget Session will run smoothly.In r...

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