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CAG can audit private telecom companies, rules Delhi High Court

New Delhi, Jan 6 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday ruled that the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has the powers to investigate the financial records of private telecom companies. The verdict could also impact power companies in Delhi who have objected to an audit ordered by the Arvind Kejriwal government. Jan 6, 2014
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BJP hits out at PM over corruption, telecom scam

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), lashed out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday over corruption and failure to come clean on the telecom scam, which has been a blot on his government. BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Congress Party, under Singh's governance has not acted against those involved in the telecom scam. Jan 3, 2014
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Togo President Intervenes To Secure Release of Jailed Indian Sailor

Authorities in Togo detained James and two of his colleagues, on board the oil tanker, MT Ocean Centurion, on July 31. Reportedly, Captain James had stopped the ship to report an attack on MT Ocean Centurion by pirates but the Togo authorities instead arrested the crew of the oil tanker for allegedly aiding the pirates. Dec 19, 2013
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India needs to develop strong domestic base in telecommunications, electronics: PM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday emphasized on the need to develop strong domestic manufacturing base in electronics and telecommunications with an aim to avoid difficulties in financing huge imports. Singh, while inaugurating the 8th edition of 'India Telecom 2013', said that telecom sector has contributed significantly to country's economic growth and has created valuable employment opportunities. During the conference, Singh also said that telecommunications has the potential to reduce socio-economic disparities. Singh also said that the government aimed to provide reliable and affordable broadband access to rural and remote areas. Dec 5, 2013