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February 1, 2011 5:50 PM

Thomas defends his appointment as CVC

Defending his appointment as Central Vigilance Commissioner, P J Thomas on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that there was no sanction to prosecute him in the Palmolein import case. In an affidavit, submitted to the apex court, Thomas said that his name was considered for empanelment for the post afte...

February 1, 2011 5:49 PM

CPI condemns clearance to POSCO

The Communist Party of India has condemned the go-ahead signal given to POSCO for setting up a steel plant in Odisha. In a statement the party termed as sham the 60 new conditions imposed by the Environment and Forest Ministry. The party said that the several committees set up to look into the matte...

February 1, 2011 3:22 PM

Sushma Swaraj not to file affidavit on CVC case

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj today said she will not file an affidavit in the Supreme Court on the issue of appointment of Chief Vigilance Commissioner P.J. Thomas. She said, with Home Minister P Chidambaram stating that the Palmolein case against P J Thomas was discussed by the CVC selection pan...

February 1, 2011 2:10 PM

Parliament's budget session begins on Feb 21

The Budget session of Parliament will start on 21st of this month. It will begin with the President's address to the joint session of the two Houses. The rail budget is scheduled to be presented on 25th and the general budget on 28th of this month. Notifications to this effect have been issued ...

February 1, 2011 2:10 PM

CAG report can’t be only basis for cancellation of Spectrum says SC

The Supreme Court today made it clear that the CAG report cannot be the only basis for cancellation of licenses for the 2G Spectrum and any decision taken by the government on the issue will be subject to the outcome of the petitions pending before it.A bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and A K ...

February 1, 2011 1:20 PM

Sushma Swaraj says will not file affidavit on CVC case

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj today said she will not file an affidavit in the Supreme Court on the issue of appointment of Chief Vigilance Commissioner P.J. Thomas. She said, with Home Minister P Chidambaram stating that the Palmolein case against P J Thomas was discussed by the CVC selection pan...

February 1, 2011 12:11 PM

Govt grants conditional clearance to POSCO steel plant in Odisha

South Korean steel giant Posco has been granted clearance by the Environment Ministry for it 52000 crore rupees plant in Odisha. The clearance is, however, been granted with some conditions involving environment and forests. Environment Minister, Mr Jairam Ramesh has, however, sought an assurance fr...

February 1, 2011 11:29 AM

Justice Patil Committee submits report to Telecom Minister

Justice (retd) Shivraj Patil has submitted its report to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on the appropriateness of procedures adopted by the Department of telecommunications in the issuances of licenses from 2001 to 2009. The one-man panel has identified the officials responsible for lapses in implemen...

January 31, 2011 8:46 PM

DMK, Congress decide to continue alliance

DMK and Congress have decided to continue their alliance for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. Speaking to reporters after his meeting with the Congress President Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi,DMK Chief M Karunanidhi said a committee will be set up to discuss modalities of seat-sharing.In his 30-min...

January 31, 2011 7:14 PM

NDA to discuss Patil Committee report on 2G spectrum allocation

No change in BJP's demand for JPC probe on spectrum allocation: Sushma The NDA will discuss the future course of action in the wake of submission of report by Justice Shivraj Patil Committee on 2G licenses in New Delhi tomorrow.Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mr...

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