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Akhilesh clarifies but can’t clear SP view on FDI in retail
UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said Samajwadi Party has reservations over allowing FDI in retail before addressing farmers' issues "FDI in retail should not happen till the farmers and their products are protected," he said in an interaction with members of FICCI Ladies Organisation in New Delhi Two days after father Mulayam Singh Yadav [...]
Anna threatens ‘jail bharo’ if demands not met
Anti corruption activist Anna Hazare has said he will fast at Jantar Mantar tomorrow along with his team members, Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday5 of the 35 ministers face corruption allegations Probe them Punish them if they are guilty But the government is not willing to do so We are left with only one way to protest," he said
Bal Thackeray hospitalised after breathing problems
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray was on Tuesday hospitalised after he complained of breathing problems following acute constipation The 85-year-old was taken to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital where he was advised to undergo certain tests The news comes just days after his son Uddhav underwent angioplasty
Staying with UPA but won’t attend govt functions: NCP
Postponing the decision on its alliance with the UPA-II, the Nationalist Congress Party on Monday announced that that the final decision of the party will be taken in a day or two4 general elections The key partner of the Congress would provide external support to the ruling coalition but would not take part in government [...]
Pranab refuses comment on Afzal Guru’s mercy plea
The newly elected President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday refused to comment on the clemency plea of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru "I can't comment on Afzal Guru until I have assumed office and gone through the issue," Mukherjee told in an interview to a news channel Pranab's refusal comes on the same day when Shiv Sena supremo Bal [...]
Karnataka BJP to set up panel to identify cross voters in presidential polls
One of the headlines that emerged from Pranab Mukherjee's huge win in the presidential elections yesterday was BJP-ruled Karnataka giving him 53 per cent of its votes17 votes from the state and the BJP's candidate Purno Sangma only 10316 clear votes
Bail-for-sale: Arrested judge says 100 crore was offered by Janardhan Reddy’s family
In a shocking revelation, a former judge Lakshminarasimha Rao, has confessed that he was offered a staggering Rs 100 crore by the family of Gali Janardhan Reddy to get him out of jail1, Pattabhi granted bail to Janardhan Reddy, surprising Lakshminarasimha Rao5-20 crores The ACB sleuths conducted raids at the residence of Lakshminarasimha Rao [...]
Mumbai trains stalled by strike
Nearly 450 motormen belonging to the Western Railway on Friday went on a strike demanding the better conditions and the implementation of sixth pay commission According to reports, nearly 450 motormen today halted work in the pretext of becoming sick and threatened to halt work in the days to come if their demands are not met The motormen [...]
CBI arrests Ramdev’s aide Balkrishna
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's close aide Balkrishna was on Friday arrested from Haridwar in connection with the fake passport case against him0 for allegedly using fake documents to procure a passport
Guwahati molestation: Assam CM’s media cell names victim, releases photo
The Assam government on Tuesday repeated the blunder committed by the National Commission for Women 7-year-old girl in Guwahati, for making public the victim's identity Lamba had gone to Guwahati as part of an NCW team and during a press meet made public the victim's name, leading to condemnation from various people, including BJP's Smriti [...]
Govt not in mood to end corruption, say Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev
Baba Ramdev once again joined hands with Anna Hazare to slam the Centre for failing to act towards tackling corruption and black money Addressing a joint conference, the yoga guru turned anti-corruption crusader said that he will launch a nationwide agitation from August 9 to demand action on corruption and that a strong Lokpal Bill be [...]
Laila Khan’s father moves HC for CBI probe
Laila Khan's father Nadir Shah Patel has moved the Bombay high Court demanding a CBI probe into her death0 year04 of the Sunshine Apartments, located metres away from the Oshiwara police station According to the investigating officers, the tests were conducted after Tak, arrested for killing Laila and her family members, confessed that he had [...]
Aamir effect: Govt says it’s ready with draft bill against manual scavenging
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today to highlight concerns of manual scavengers engaged in cleaning excreta The actor also met Mukul Wasnik, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, at Shastri Bhavan "I had gone to meet the PM to discuss the issue of manual scavenging I requested him that this practice which [...]
Moily blames Vodafone for Obama barbs
India Monday outright rejected U0, adding that certain international lobbies have been spreading misinformation about India's economic scenario President Obama had this weekend said: "In too many sectors, like retail, India limits or prohibits foreign investment that is necessary to create jobs in both countries"
Jaswant Singh to challenge Hamid Ansari for Vice-President’s post
BJP leader Jaswant Singh was on Monday chosen by the NDA as its unanimous candidate for the August 7 vice-presidential election against UPA nominee Hamid Ansari After an NDA meeting at LK Advani's residence, the veteran BJP leader said that the biggest opposition alliance has decided not to give the UPA a walk over in the vice-presidential [...]
Vishva-Bharati row: HC issues contempt notice against PM
The Prime Minister must be served contempt notice in the Visva-Bharati urine-drinking punishment shocker as he is the Chancellor of the University, ruled the Calcutta High Court on Friday The court added that the notice must be served to Vice Chancellor Sushanta Dutta Gupta, Registrar Mani Mukut Mitra, warden Uma Poddar and state education [...]
Agni I ballistic missile successfully launched
India’s 700 km range ballistic missile, ‘AGNI I’ was successfully launched today from the wheeler island off the coast of Odisha
Kalmadi is accused, shouldn’t go to Olympics: Sports Minister Ajay Maken
Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Friday condemned former Indian Olympic Association 332 Olympics from July 26 to August 13," Kalmadi said in his application0 others have been chargesheeted by the CBI under various provisions of the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly "illegally" awarding contract to install Timing, Scoring and [...]
Wrestling and screen hero Dara Singh dies
Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home in Mumbai on Thursday morning following a brief illness, doctors treating him said He was 84 "Dara Singh passed away peacefully at 7:30 am this Thursday morning," said Ram Narain, COO, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the actor was being treated before he was shifted to [...]
Woman wants Rahul Gandhi to wed daughter; offers R 15cr as dowry
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is undoubtedly the biggest youth icon and the most sought after groom in the country5 crore as dowry if the young leader marries her daughter5cr as dowry if Rahul agrees to marry her daughter The placard placed behind her reads, 'Rahul Gandhi se apni beti ke rishtey ki maang' The card also states that [...]
