No evidence was tampered with: Kejriwal on Somnath Bharti

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The Patiala House Court in 2013 had indicted Lawyer and AAP leader, Somnath Bharti for tampering with evidence along with his client Pawan Kumar in a corruption case. Speaking on the same, Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that they are ready to share the evidence which was found during their sting operation against the bank, and also added that no evidence was tampered with. The Congress and the BJP are demanding the lawyer-turned-minister's resignation. Kejriwal on the other hand has stood by his minister, calling the court observation completely wrong. Jan 14, 2014

AAPs law min accused of tampering evidence; BJP, Congress demand action

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party is now tackling allegations that its Law Minister, Somnath Bharti, tried to influence a witness and tamper with evidence in a case he handled last year. Reacting on the issue the BJP said the lawyer-turned-minister must resign immediately or be removed from office by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The Congress also said that it is time to see whether the party that has won huge public support for its anti-corruption stand, walks the talk. Jan 14, 2014
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Amethi protesters people of Rahul Gandhi, must apologise: Uma Bharti

Haridwar, Jan 12 (ANI): Commenting on protest and black flags shown to AAP leader Kumar Vishwas in Amethi, BJP Vice President Uma Bharti said that the protesters were definitely Rahul Gandhi's supporters and that Gandhi must apologise for such a treatment. Further, Bharti wished AAP that they succeed in their endeavours. Jan 12, 2014
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Cabinet approves BWA spectrum refund to BSNL and MTNL

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The Cabinet approved a proposal to refund state-run telecom companies for surrender of broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum. The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) did not take part in the 2010 spectrum auction. Both the BSNL and the MTNL surrendered their spectrum and sought refunds of payments made. The government also gave its nod to the formulation of a comprehensive regulatory framework for television rating agencies. Jan 10, 2014
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AAP ministers take oath at Ramlila Ground

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): AAP leaders on Saturday took oath following Arvind Kejriwal who sworn-in as Delhi’s new Chief Minister, forming an all new government in the national capital. Kejriwal’s cabinet included his close aide Manish Sisodia, Rakhi Birla, Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Girish Soni and Satyendra Jain, who took oath as cabinet ministers. Dec 28, 2013
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Vinod Kumar Binny denies rift with AAP

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party MLA Vinod Kumar Binny on Wednesday denied any rift with his party over denial of berth in the Arvind Kejriwal’s cabinet. On Tuesday, Arvind Kejriwal had announced his cabinet, which include the names of Manish Sisodia, Rakhi Birla, Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Girish Soni and Satendra Jain. Binny had on Tuesday walked out of a meeting with Mr. Kejriwal at his residence and told the media that he would address a press conference on Wednesday that could embarrass the party. Dec 25, 2013
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BSE closes points 21.31 up on Dec 23

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 21.31 points up to stand at 21,101.03. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 10.25 points up to stand at 6,284.50. HDIL and Biocon were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.76% and 6.68% along with L&T Finance Holdings and Jaypee Infratech Ltd with an increase of 6.54% and 6.29% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include United Breweries Ltd and Motherson Sumi Systems with a decrease of 5.28% and 4.21% along with United Spirits and Bharti Infratel with a decrease of 3.65% and 2.81% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 27.92 points at 12,385.17 while the banking sector is up 102.93 points at 12,993.46 and the realty sector is up 44.45 points at 1,450.76. The Indian currency is up 0.34% at Rs 61.83 per dollar. Dec 23, 2013
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Asaram s wife and daughter investigated, arrested and released on bail

Ahmedabad, Dec 23 (ANI): The police arrested self-styled godman Asaram's daughter Bharti and wife Lakshmi in the case of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his hermitage. The two had conceded that they supplied girls to Asaram. However, they were later released on bail. During the interrogation, Bharti and Lakshmi admitted that the girls were sent to Asaram on the pretext of 'Gurudiksha'. The 75-year-old Asaram was arrested in August and has remained in prison since then. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ninama, confirmed that an enquiry had been held and the investigation procedure was now complete. Dec 23, 2013
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes oath as Madhya Pradesh CM

Bhopal, Dec 14 (ANI): BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, for the third consecutive term. Chouhan led BJP to a massive win in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls. BJP leaders Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Uma Bharti and Sushma Swaraj were present during the ceremony. Dec 14, 2013
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BSE closes points 41.48 down on Dec 11

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 41.48 points down to stand at 21,213.78. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 24.95 points down to stand at 6,307.90. Suzlon Energy and Bharti Infratel were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.42% and 3.85% along with Dish TV India and MRF with an increase of 3.66% and 3.60% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Pipavav Defence and JSW ENERGY with a decrease of 4.95% and 4.00% along with MCX and Adani Enterprises Ltd. with a decrease of 3.71% and 3.63% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 132.39 points at 12,322.75 while the banking sector is up 24.49 points at 13,535.12 and the realty sector is down 2.75 points at 1,377.67. The Indian currency is down 0.42% at Rs 61.30 per dollar. Dec 11, 2013
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BSE closes points 290.02 up on Dec 9

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 290.02 points up to stand at 21,286.55. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 104.00 points up to stand at 6,363.90. Oriental Bank and DLF were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 8.22% and 6.51% along with Bharti Infratel and Exide Industries Ltd. with an increase of 5.47% and 5.40% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Jindal Steel and Sobha Developers Ltd. with a decrease of 6.01% and 3.17% along with Eicher Motors and Max India with a decrease of 3.11% and 2.79% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 147.70 points at 12,445.11, while the banking sector is up 325.71 points at 13,689.45 and the realty sector is up 35.64 points at 1,401.24. The Indian currency is up 0.61% at Rs 61.04per dollar. Dec 9, 2013