Mumbai: The Bombay High Court is likely to pronounce its order on the bail application filed by former Naval officer Emile Jerome Mathew in connection with the murder of TV executive Neeraj Grover.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time to side with India to cut off ISI: US Senator Mark Kirk
Washington: Contending that US relationship with Pakistan had reached a dead end, an American lawmaker has said there was a sense among Congressmen that time had come to "side" with India to "cut off the ISI".
Anna may move his fast from Delhi to Mumbai
Mumbai: Anna Hazare's core committee meets for the second day in Delhi today to plan the future course of action in their fight for a strong Lokpal.
The Gandhian activist has applied for permission to hold a hunger strike in Mumbai later this month. His team of activists say whether he is forced to fast depends on the government and the sort of Lokpal Bill that it delivers.
The Gandhian activist has applied for permission to hold a hunger strike in Mumbai later this month. His team of activists say whether he is forced to fast depends on the government and the sort of Lokpal Bill that it delivers.
Hope Lokpal Bill will be passed this session: Anna Hazare
Click to Expand & PlayNew Delhi: Hours after political parties again failed to reach a clear consensus on the contours of the Lokpal Bill, a relaxed Anna Hazare headed into day 2 of his core team's meeting saying he still hoped to see the bill passed in this session of Parliament, but if the need arose, would launch his next hunger strike for a strong anti-graft law.
Lokpal Bill meeting: How parties stand
New Delhi: At yesterday's all-party meeting, this is where the major political parties reportedly stood on the Lokpal Bill:
Jayalalithaa moves resolution on Mullaperiyar dam
New Delhi: Signalling a hardening of stand on the Mullaperiyar Dam dispute, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today moved a resolution in the Assembly saying that the state would "under no circumstances give up on its rights" over the structure.
Bengal hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 107
Kolkata: Spurious liquor claimed 50 more lives this morning, taking the toll in the hooch tragedy at Mograhat in South 24 Parganas district to 107.
Another 50 people are battling for their lives in several hospitals including some in Kolkata after drinking the toxic brew, official sources said.
Another 50 people are battling for their lives in several hospitals including some in Kolkata after drinking the toxic brew, official sources said.
Sibal: Want constructive dialogue with social media
New Delhi: Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal met representatives of various social networking sites and internet service providers in New Delhi today. The meeting, which was part of the national e-governance plan on using the social media to empower citizens, took place in the backdrop of a controversy over Mr Sibal's remarks on monitoring offensive online content.
Cabinet to study Lokpal amendments on Sunday, will bill come through this session?
New Delhi: Despite an all-party meeting last night where the government refused to commit to when it will introduce the Lokpal Bill, moves today suggest that there is a chance that the Bill may be brought to Parliament in this session which wraps on December 21.
RJD MP falls in Lok Sabha, hospitalised with head injury
Delhi: RJD MP Uma Shanker Singh received a head injury on Thursday, as he fell on the steps near the Speaker's chair in the Lok Sabha. Singh was immediately rushed to hospital by fellow MPs and Parliament staff.
VHP supports Anna, 'but only as patriots'
Kochi: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) today gave its support to anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption but said it was involved in the movement "only as patriots".
"Anna Hazare's movement against corruption is very good and VHP is part of the movement not as VHP or RSS, but as 'Rashtra Bhaktas (patriots),'" VHP president Ashok Singhal told reporters.
"Anna Hazare's movement against corruption is very good and VHP is part of the movement not as VHP or RSS, but as 'Rashtra Bhaktas (patriots),'" VHP president Ashok Singhal told reporters.
My faith in BCCI has been shaken: Gavaskar
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday, lashed out against Board of Control for Cricket in India after the board's working committee unanimously shot down his demand of a USD 1 million fee per season for media activities involving Indian Premier League.
Cabinet clears key bills on Judicial Accountability, Citizen's Charter and black money
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet met today to discuss several key legislations that are expected to be taken up in this session of Parliament.
Sources tell that key bills - the Judicial Accountability, Citizen's Charter Bill,the Whistleblowers Bill, and Prevention of Money Laundering - have been cleared.
Sources tell that key bills - the Judicial Accountability, Citizen's Charter Bill,the Whistleblowers Bill, and Prevention of Money Laundering - have been cleared.
Kapil Sibal accused of conflict of interest with Copyrights Bill
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Tuesday after more than half day of work, following ruckus by Opposition members against introduction of Copyrights Amendment Bill by Communications Minister Kapil Sibal.
Meet volunteers at Anna's 'paathshala'
Ghaziabad: An ex-corporator, a government employee, a trader and a criminal lawyer are among an unusual class of 100-odd volunteers in Anna's 'paathshala'. They come from different professions, different parts of the country, but are united in their support for Anna Hazare's agitation under the banner of India Against Corruption.
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