2G case: ex-Telecom Secretary seeks bail on ground of 'parity'
After 11 accused in 2G spectrum allocation case granted bail, now it is former Telecom Secretary Siddharth Behura who is left behind in Tihar jail and seeking release in the Delhi High Court on the ground of "parity," on Tuesday.
Omar backtracks from amending state penal law
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday backtracked on his stand of amending the state's Ranbir Penal Code to give protective cover to the army in anti-terrorist operations after the proposal created a furore.
Close to 400 projects waiting green nod
Almost 397 developmental projects, seeking environmental clearance, are pending with the environment ministry, parliament was told on Tuesday.
FDI decision taken after lot of consideration: PM
Justifying the introduction of FDI in retail, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday, said that the decision of FDI is a well considered move and attacked Opposition for not allowing Parliament to function.
Kanimozhi to reach Chennai on Dec 3
DMK chief M Karunanidhi's daughter and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi, who has been granted bail in the 2G spectrum case, will not reach Chennai till December 3 as she has to attend a court hearing in New Delhi over the multi-crore scam, the party said on Tuesday
Sibal slams MPs for their conduct in Parl
Slamming the continued disruptions in Parliament, Union Minister Kapil Sibal, on Tuesday, said MPs indulging in such such conduct are not "doing things consistent to the oath" they took as members.
Parl adjourned for day amid deadlock over FDI
After the all-party meet to resolve the daily deadlock in Parliament ended inconclusive; the logjam, over FDI in retail, continued to remain even for the sixth day of the Winter Session, on Tuesday.
Top US General to head NATO Pak air strike probe
A top air force General has been named by the US to head the investigations into the NATO air strike on Pakistani border posts that left 24 soldiers dead and has invited Pakistan and Afghanistan to join the probe.
Punjab runs Sangat Darshans on borrowed money
The Sangat darshan programme, a flagship of ruling SAD-BJP coalition’s achievements and other development works in the state are being run on the money borrowed from the bank on a high interest rate.
Lokpal draft report disappointing: Team Anna
Disappointed over the draft report of the Standing Committee on Lokpal Bill, Team Anna member Kiran Bedi has warned that going back on commitment given by Parliament would call for a mass movement again.
Jnanpith awardee Indira Goswami passes away
Barely twenty five days after the demise of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, Assam witnessed yet another massive blow. Eminent litterateur and Jnanpith awardee, Dr Indira Goswami passed away at 7:45 Tuesday morning at Guwahati Medical College Hospital.
Renowned litterateur Indira Goswami dies
Assamese litterateur Indira Raisom Goswami, who had taken the initiative to bring the ULFA to the negotiating table, passed away at a hospital here on Tuesday after prolonged illness.
ISI's continuous support to Haqqanis anger US
Adopting a tough stance against Pakistan, a top Republican Senator has charged its intelligence agency with continuing to support the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups.
Will fight again if bill not passed in Parl: Anna
Gearing up to fight again, the anti-corruption crusader, Anna Hazare, on Monday, said he will relaunch his fight against corruption if a strong Lokpal Bill is not passed in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
Cong top brass meets on FDI row
Congress top brass including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi held consultations, on Monday's evening, in the backdrop of the government facing pressure on the issue of FDI in retail.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
