Politics

India, China May Resume Military Exercises From 2013

India and China are likely to take a decision over military exercises during the five-day visit of China's Defense Minister General Liang Guanglie, who will arrive on Sunday to discuss more Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to be adopted between the two nations.

Sep 2, 2012

Coalgate Crisis: CVC to Examine CBI Probe into Coal Scam

Anti-corruption watch-dog Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) will take cognizance of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged coal scam allocation, said latest reports.

Sep 2, 2012

Raj Thackeray Takes Shot at Hindi Channels Now; Bihar CM Seeks Action

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday drew another controversy after he warned of a ban on Hindi news channels for misquoting his speeches and statements.

Sep 3, 2012

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Karnataka Illegal Mining: SC Vacates Ban; 18 Iron Ore Mines to Resume Operations

Supreme Court lifted Monday the ban imposed on the 18 iron ore mines in three districts of Karnataka, Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga.

Sep 3, 2012

Raj Thackeray’s Remarks: Round-Up of Controversies

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray found himself in midst of a new controversy following is jibe on the Bihar migrants in the city on Friday.

Sep 3, 2012

Coalgate Scam: Govt Says No Decision Yet on Cancellation of Coal Blocks

Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal on Monday dismissed reports about the government cancelling the licenses alloted to some companies for non-performance. He said that no decision will be taken till the inter-ministerial panel, appointed by the coal ministry, submits its final report.

Sep 3, 2012

Coalgate: CBI Swings into Action on 5 Companies; Files FIR

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday filed first information reports against five companies in connection with the alleged irregularities in the coal allocation and is set to conduct nationwide raids in ten cities.

Sep 4, 2012

Govt-Opposition Standoff on PM’s Resignation: Monsoon Session Set for Washout?

The Parliament deadlock entered its tenth day on Tuesday, with no indication of witnessing a usual transaction of businesses in the monsoon session.

Sep 4, 2012

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Jayalalitha & Karunanidhi Unite on Anti-Sri Lankan Stand; SL Pilgrims Face Wrath of Tamils

Arch-political rivalries AIADMK and DMK leaders, Jayalalitha and Karunanidhi, stand united in pushing Sri Lankan contingent of trainees out of India, from where they received army training.

Sep 4, 2012

Apple Data Breached: FBI says ‘NO’, Anonymous Says ‘YES'; Will You Seek FOIA?

World renowned hacker group Anonymous is at it again. The FBI is reportedly the latest target of its high-profile hacks.

Sep 5, 2012

Washington Post Takes Potshot at 'Silent' Manmohan Singh, Dubs Him 'Tragic Figure'

Nearly two months after Time Magazine tagged Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as "underachiever", criticising him for not taking the country forward by implementing major economical reforms, the Washington Post has taken a potshot at the PM by labelling him as a "tragic figure".

Sep 5, 2012