Jagan case: Court asks CBI to furnish docs sought by I-T dept
A special court on Wednesday allowed the petitions of the Income Tax Department seeking copies of the documents seized by the CBI during the probe into corruption charges against Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy and the "irregularities" in the Emaar Properties land deal.
Lokayukta to issue notice to govt on regularisation issue
Delhi Lokayukta on Wednesday directed the Sheila Dikshit government to file a report on the allegations of irregularities in giving provisional regularisation certificates to certain unauthorised colonies.
Respect human rights: DGP to force personnel
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Kuldeep Khoda on Wednesday said the state police was sharpening training skills of its personnel to meet requirements of present-day challenges.
NC pursuing removal of AFSPA from peaceful areas: Farooq
The ruling National Conference is pursuing removal of AFSPA from areas in Jammu and Kashmir where peace has returned, Union minister Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday.
Russia to target European missile shield if talks fail
Russia will deploy, if necessary, offensive weaponry in the southern and western parts of the country to target elements of the US-backed European missile shield, President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday.
Khaleda Zia writes to Manmohan over Tipaimukh Dam project
Bangladesh's leader of opposition, Khaleda Zia, has urged Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, to allow a survey by experts before proceeding with the Tipaimukh Dam project in northeast India, Xinhua reported.
Create Lokpal through special session: Bedi
Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Wednesday asked as to what was stopping the Congress from declaring its resolve to create an effective Lokpal either through a special session of Parliament or an ordinance in case Parliament, by any chance, is stalled.
Reveal plan to tackle black money, Ramdev asks PM
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to reveal his plans to tackle the issues of black money, corruption and "correcting the system"
J&K seeks additional 500-MW power allocation
Jammu and Kashmir Power Minister Shabir Ahmed Khan on Wednesday sought an additional allocation of 500 MW power to the state to meet the increased demand during the winter season.
Pak appoints Rehman as ambassador to US
Former minister Sherry Rehman was Wednesday appointed Pakistan's ambassador to the US after Husain Haqqani quit over a memo that claimed President Asif Ali Zardari feared a military coup.
CBI probes Srinagar air force land scam
The government on Wednesday said it has entrusted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a probe into the alleged grabbing of air force land in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar by land sharks in connivance with defence officials.
Fake certificates: Over 1800 appointments made
Almost 1,800 appointments in various government banks and departments were made using fake caste certificates, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions V Narayanasamy told Lok Sabha, on Wednesday.
Ready to discuss price rise, but under rules: Govt
In a bid to have a smooth functioning of the Parliament, the government, on Wednesday, said that it is ready for a discussion on the price rise but under the rules.
After Par washout, Hazare calls for healthy debates
The washout of the first two days of the Winter session of Parliament did not escape the attention of Anna Hazare, who said on Wednesday there should be "healthy" debates between Government and the Opposition.
ULFA appoints Abhijeet Barman as new 'chairman'
The anti-talk faction of ULFA has appointed Abhijeet Barman, the new 'chairman' of the outfit replacing Arabinda Rajkhowa, who is now in peace talks with the government.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
