Politics

Coalgate Scam: Government Cancelling 58 Coal Block Licences?

Adding more complications to the ongoing Coalgate controversy, the inter-ministerial panel have reportedly recommended for the cancellation of licences of as many as 58 companies for breaching the time limit to start mining.

Sep 1, 2012

2002 Gujarat Riots: Sanjiv Bhatt Writes to Modi, Raises Serious Questions

Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Saturday wrote an open letter to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a day after the latter hosted a live chat on Google+ Hangout, raising questions on his intentions.

Sep 1, 2012

Baba Ramdev Announces His Next Move, To Target Congress in 2014 Elections

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev in a press conference on Saturday announced his next move in heading agitation targeting the ruling Congress in upcoming elections.

Sep 1, 2012

Raj Thackeray Anti-Bihari Remark Draws Flak; Parties Demand Action

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray's anti-Bihari statements created a huge uproar across the state, with Bihar's ruling JD (U) and several other parties on Saturday demanding action against MNS in the country.

Sep 2, 2012

BJP Scales Down PM Resignation Demands; Seeks Cancellation of Coal Allotments

With the Parliament impasse showing no signs of a closure, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Saturday night indicated that the Opposition has softened its stand on the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and is now demanding for cancellation of allotted licenses and an independent judicial probe in the alleged Coalgate scam.

Sep 2, 2012

Coalgate Scam: BJP Compromises on Demands; PM Let off the Hook?

In the backdrop of the continuing Parliament impasse the past week, senior BJP leader LK Advani on Sunday took to his blog clarifying and justifying his party's demands to end the deadlock in both the Houses.

Sep 2, 2012

Expert Panel Proposes Deferment of GAAR till 2016

An advisory panel on General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) set up Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recommended the postponement of the controversial prevention of tax evasion rule to be put off until 2016-17, in a move that will ease foreign investor worries about investing in India.

Sep 2, 2012

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