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2G scam: CBI to oppose bail to corporate honchos in SC

Written on 30 Oct, 2011 at 11:58 in India, States | viewed 181 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: The CBI will oppose the bail of five corporate honchos in the Supreme Court which is to hear their petitions on Monday, in connection with the 2G scam, days after it did not object to the bail pleas... (Continue reading)

Yeddyurappa seeks anticipatory bail in 3 cases

Written on 28 Oct, 2011 at 17:11 in India, States | viewed 329 times | 0 Comments

Bangalore: Jailed Karnataka former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Friday moved the Karnataka High Court seeking anticipatory bail in three of the five cases against him relating to alleged irregularities in denotifying lands. Justice H. Billappa adjourned to November 3 hearing... (Continue reading)

AFSPA issue under purview of Home Ministry: Army Chief

Written on 27 Oct, 2011 at 15:00 in India, States | viewed 186 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: Amid reports that the Army is opposed to withdrawal of controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from some areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General V.K. Singh on Thursday said the issue is under the purview... (Continue reading)

Six injured in Manipur twin blasts

Written on 27 Oct, 2011 at 10:38 in India, States | viewed 340 times | 0 Comments

Imphal: Six persons, including a 12-year old boy, were injured in twin bomb blasts at a market complex here, officials said on Thursday. The first blast occurred at 9:00 pm last night near a bank, followed by the second explosion 10... (Continue reading)

Delhi fire brigade gets over 210 calls on Diwali

Written on 27 Oct, 2011 at 9:55 in India, States | viewed 358 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: As Delhi celebrated Diwali bursting crackers, fire fighters were on their toes attending to over 200 calls about fire-related incidents from across the city. The fire brigade received calls from almost all parts of the city but no major... (Continue reading)

Fauja has no birth certificate: Guinness

Written on 25 Oct, 2011 at 10:49 in India, States | viewed 460 times | 0 Comments

Toronto/New Delhi: Guinness World Records has refused to give recognition as the world’s oldest marathon runner to Fauja Singh, a 100-year-old Briton of Indian-origin who attracted worldwide attention when he completed an eight hour run, because he can’t produce his... (Continue reading)

Travel agent asked to return money: Bedi

Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 13:19 in India, States | viewed 486 times | 1 Comment

New Delhi: Team Anna member Kiran Bedi, who is under fire for overcharging organisers using inflated travel bills, on Monday said the trustees of her NGO India Vision Foundation have asked the travel agent to return money to those organisations... (Continue reading)

Kanimozhi pleads for bail in 2G scam case

Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 12:36 in India, States | viewed 157 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: Two days after charges were framed against her in the 2G scam, DMK MP Kanimozhi today moved a fresh plea for bail in a special CBI court. The 43-year-old DMK Chief M Karunanidhi’s daughter, who has been in jail... (Continue reading)

Kejriwal, Kiran Bedi come under fresh attack

Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 9:35 in India, States | viewed 412 times | 1 Comment

New Delhi: Questions were raised on Sunday about the use of funds donated by the public to Team Anna with Swami Agnivesh alleging that money was deposited in the trust run by Arvind Kejriwal from which the names of major... (Continue reading)

India relieved at return of chopper, officers from PoK

Written on 24 Oct, 2011 at 9:31 in India, States | viewed 260 times | 0 Comments

New Delhi: Expressing relief over return of its officers and helicopter which had strayed into Pakistan- occupied Kashmir due to bad weather, India today said it “greatly appreciates” the manner in which Pakistan has worked with it in resolving the... (Continue reading)