MLA Abdul Rashid held for protesting against 'Darbar Move'
Srinagar, May 6 - Jammu and Kashmir Police today detained independent MLA Sheikh Abdul Rashid and his supporters for attempting to lay siege of the Civil Secretariat here on the first day of reopening of 'Darbar move' offices. |
Parliament adjourned till noon amid uproar
New Delhi, May 6 - Parliament was adjourned till noon today amid demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over twin issue of coal scam and allegations of bribery in connection with senior-level postings in the Railways. |
42 cases of paid news in Karnataka polls: EC
New Delhi, May 5 - 42 cases of paid news were detected and over Rs 21 crore in cash and liquor worth Rs 7.79 crore seized during Karnataka Assembly elections, the Election Commission said here today. The Commission reviewed 76 suspected cases of paid news during the campaigning for the Karnataka elections and 61 notices were issued, a senior EC official said.
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India plans 2 more tests of long-range Agni-5 missile
New Delhi, May 5 - Seeking to enhance its long-range strike capabilities, India is planning to carry out two more tests of its over 5,000-km range Agni-5 ballistic missile this year after which it would be ready for operational deployment. "We are planning to carry out two more tests of the Agni-5 missile and they are likely to be held this year after which it would be ready for induction into operational service," DRDO spokesperson Ravi Gupta said here.
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CBI gets custody of three more accused in Railway bribery case
New Delhi, May 5 - Three persons, arrested for their alleged role in a bribery case in which Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's nephew is also an accused, were today remanded in CBI custody till May 7 by a Delhi court. Accused Narain Rao Manjunath, Managing Director of G G Tronics India Pvt Ltd and two others - Samir Sandhir and Rahul Yadav -- were produced before Special CBI Judge Swarana Kanta Sharma... |
BJP seeks Railway Minister Bansal's ouster
Shimla, May 5 - Stressing that an impartial probe will not be possible if Pawan Kumar Bansal remains on his post, the BJP today sought ouster of the Railway Minister in connection with the Railway Board bribery controversy. "Propriety demands that Bansal should resign immediately as no fair probe is possible unless he resigns as Railway Minister," BJP Vice President Balbir Punj said here. |
Sonia consults Antony on P K Bansal issue
New Delhi, May 5 - Amid mounting demand for removal of Railway Minister P K Bansal from the Union Cabinet, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today held consultations with Defence Minister A K Antony on the issue. Antony drove to 10, Jan Path ahead of the Congress Core Group meeting. Bansal is in the eye of a storm in the wake of the arrest of his nephew by CBI on the charge of accepting bribe... |
PM should quit over coal scam, says Naidu
Hyderabad, May 5 - Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu today demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying that "unprecedented" corruption took place in the UPA dispensation. "Along with the Prime Minister, other Union ministers, who were facing allegations of corruption, should also step down," Naidu told reporters here. |
No accused or suspect in Coalgate let off: Ranjit Sinha
New Delhi, May 5 - A day ahead of filing a crucial affidavit in the Supreme Court on coal scam which has rocked the UPA government, CBI Director Ranjit Sinha today affirmed that the agencys probe into the matter was "clean and clear" and that no accused or suspect had been let off. The apex court hearing the matter on May 8 may decide the political fate of Union Law Minister Ashwini Kumar... |
No contest between Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi: Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi, May 5 - Narendra Modi is nowhere in contest with Rahul Gandhi whose vision and capabilities cannot be matched by any leader, says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia while pinning hope that the Gandhi family scion will lead the Congress party in next general elections. "There is no 'Rahul vs Modi' contest. Rather, I don't see any leader in this country with the vision, aptitude and capabilities of Rahul Gandhi," Jyotiraditya said... |
Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay's condition remains critical
Chandigarh, May 5 - Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail, today remained critical at PGIMER here. The prisoner is on ventilator and in deep coma, hospital sources said. Sanaullah was airlifted from Jammu to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Friday evening. 52-year-old Sanaullah is being looked after by a team of doctors... |
Justice denied to Sikh community: BJP on Sajjan Kumar acquittal
New Delhi, May 5 - Delhi BJP today expressed solidarity with the Sikh community which is anguished over acquittal of Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case and accused Congress of failing to ensure punishment to the guilty. “I empathies with the community which feels betrayed as justice has not only been delayed but justice has been denied to them,” Delhi BJP president Vijay Goel said. |
Wal-Mart lobbying case: Probe panel to meet on Monday
New Delhi, May 5 - The government-appointed panel looking into Walmart’s lobbying with American lawmakers for its entry into the Indian market is likely to meet tomorrow and deliberate on information provided by the retail giant. The one-man committee, headed by former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court Mukul Mudgal, during its meeting last month had sought fresh details from Walmart. |
Chavan is incompetent Chief Minister, says Raj Thackeray
Jalna, May 5 - Attacking Maharashtra Government for allegedly not providing relief to people in drought-hit areas, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday said Prithviraj Chavan is an incompetent Chief Minister. "The chief minister is incompetent and has been imposed by the Congress high command," said Thackeray, after visiting a fodder camp, opened by his party at Kharpudi road. |
UPA reduced to a minority, may fall any time: BJP
Ahmedabad, May 4 - Demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the issue of corruption, BJP today said the Congress-led UPA government has been reduced to a minority and could fall any time soon. |
INS Arihant nuke reactor to be activated in 2-3 weeks: DRDO
New Delhi, May 4 - Moving towards completing its nuclear triad, India will activate the atomic reactor on-board the indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant in the "next two to three weeks" paving way for its operational deployment by the Navy soon. |
Mamata urges regional parties to unite to oust UPA
Panihati (WB), May 04 - Stopping short of giving a call for a fourth front at the national-level, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today exhorted regional parties to come under one umbrella and oust the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre. |
Set up SIT to probe anti-Sikh riots: Victim writes to PM
New Delhi, May 4 - An anti-Sikh riots victim, who is on an indefinite fast against the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, today shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging him to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 pogrom. |
Bribery case: Bansal meets Cong top brass, presents his stance
New Delhi, May 4 - Amid demands for his resignation over his nephew's arrest on bribery charge, Railway Minister P K Bansal today presented his case before the top Congress leadership, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi. Bansal was a special invitee today to the meeting of the Congress Core Group, hours after party general secretary Janardhan Dwivedi dismissed the Opposition's demand for the Railway Minister's resignation.
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Multi-member body will not dilute CAG powers: Rai
Jaipur, May 4 - Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai on Saturday said he did not foresee any dilution in the powers of CAG if the organisation is converted into a multi-member body. "Has the Election Commission got diluted? have their powers got diluted? he replied when asked whether the proposal to make CAG a multi-headed body will dilute its functions.
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'Nation's image hit by Centre's failure on diplomatic front'
Rakhra (Patiala), May 4 - Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said the image of the country has taken a hit because of the alleged failure of Centre's on diplomatic front. "Union government has failed to check internal as well as external aggression due to which threat is looming large on the sovereignty of the nation," Badal said here.
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Congress brushes aside demands for Bansal's resignation
New Delhi, May 4 - Congress today brushed aside demands for Railway Minister P K Bansal's resignation saying it has become a "disease" of the Opposition to make such demands. "For those who are demanding resignation, it has become a disease," Congress General Secretary and head of media department Janardan Dwivedi told reporters.
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Congress Core Group to meet at PM's residence
New Delhi, May 4 - Hit by another controversy, top Congress leaders are meeting here this evening to deliberate on the fallout of the arrest of Railway Minister P K Bansal's nephew in a bribery case. The Congress Core Group, chaired by party chief Sonia Gandhi, is scheduled to meet at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence at 4:30 PM.
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India grants consular access to Pak on daily basis
New Delhi, May 4 - India today granted consular access on daily basis to Pakistan officials to visit Sanaullah Ranjay, who was injured in a scuffle with another inmate in Jammu jail and has been admitted to a Chandigarh hospital. Earlier, a team of Pakistan High Commission officials had met Sanaullah at PGI Chandigarh. |
Pak prisoner shifted to security barrack, UP jails on alert
Muzaffarnagar, May 4 - In the wake of attack on Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah in Jammu, security has been stepped up in UP jails while a Pakistani national has been shifted to a high-security barrack, police said today. |
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