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BJP on A Raja's letter to Meira Kumar

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): A day after former Telecom Minister and main accused in the 2G scam A Raja protested to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar for non-inclusion of his written statement in the final report by the JPC on the 2G spectrum allocation issue on October 29, the BJP said that it is a major attempt to cover up the mistakes committed by the Congress. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on Thursday questioned the validity of the report as it was made without calling the PM, the Finance Minister and the main accused A Raja.

Nov 7, 2013

Eye Contact Test in Infancy can Detect Autism Signs

A simple eye observation test conducted in infancy can help doctors detect autism early, a new study said.

Nov 7, 2013

Researchers Find Link between Weight Gain in Pregnancy and Autism in Children

Researchers have found a link between maternal weight gain during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children.

Oct 29, 2013

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Modern Slavery in India at 14 Million; Corruption and Poverty as Key Contributing Factors [INFOGRAPHIC]

Almost half of estimated 30 million modern slaves in the world reside in India, according to the first Global Salvery Index released on Thursday.

Oct 17, 2013

India sees telecoms consolidation as Vodafone lines up $2 bln investment

New Delhi/Mumbai/Srinagar, Oct 16 (ANI): Telecom Minister, Kapil Sibal has said that Vodafone Group has planned to invest more than $2 billion in the country, a victory for a policy change designed to boost foreign interest and thin out the crowd of a dozen players in the world’s second biggest mobile phone market. The investment plan by Britain's Vodafone follows the removal in August of a cap on foreign firms investing in telecoms companies. Sibal on the occasion, also said that it was “possible” that the government could hold another auction of third-generation (3G) spectrum, which would be the first since 2010, but he gave no timeline for this.

Oct 16, 2013

Opposition files dissent against JPC report in 2G scam

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): The main opposition, BJP as members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee probing the multi-billion 2G spectrum scam, expressed their dissent as they called the report flawed. Speaking to mediapersons during a news conference in New Delhi, senior leaders of the main opposition, BJP contended the report and said that they had filed a dissent. Party’s senior leader Yashwant Sinha, said that the report was just a bundle of contradictions. Earlier, Supreme Court had rejected the petitions of persons accused in the case, seeking review of its earlier orders, thereby restraining the High Court from hearing matters arising out of the scam.

Oct 11, 2013

Sunscreens Give 100% Protection Against Skin Cancer; Other Benefits and Risks

Sunscreens are highly effective in protecting the skin against cancer, new research reveals.

Oct 8, 2013

India Likely to Ink Significant Pacts during Prime Minister's Visit to Russia and China

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be visiting Russia and China from October 20 to hold talks and is likely to ink pacts on key areas of trade, security, energy and bilateral issues.

Oct 7, 2013

Politicians urge PM to talk tough with Pakistan

New Delhi/Allahabad, Sept 28 (ANI): Leaders across the political spectrum hope that Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh talks tough with his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif and sends a strong signal to put an end to militant activities breeding from Pakistan. Singh would meet Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, amid heightened tension between the neighbours over Kashmir. Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Agrawal said that Singh should only talk with Pakistan if the latter agrees on putting an end to militant activities. BJP Spokesperson Siddharth Nath Singh also criticized Singh for his soft approach towards Pakistan. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader, Sabir Ali doubted US’s role in normalizing tense relations between India and Pakistan.

Sep 28, 2013

Will Rahul throw away JPC report as well in dustbin: BJP

Allahabad, Sep 28 (ANI): After Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi called the Ordinance protecting convicted politicians a 'nonsense' and as something which should be torn and thrown into the dustbin, BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh asked whether Gandhi is ready to throw away the JPC report on 2G scam as well. The draft report of the JPC on 2G spectrum allocation exonerated Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram of any wrongdoing and blamed the then Communications Minister and DMK MP A Raja.

Sep 28, 2013

2G scam: JPC report adopted, CPI (M) says not acceptable

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Friday adopted its controversial draft report on the 2G spectrum allocation case which gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Sixteen members voted in favour of the report and 11 against the report. CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury strongly opposed the decision and said that his party will not accept this.

Sep 27, 2013

2G scam: JPC report adopted, BJP says black day in Indian democracy

New Delhi, Sept 27 (ANI): The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Friday adopted its controversial draft report on the 2G spectrum allocation case which gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Sixteen members voted in favour of the report and 11 against the report. Terming it as a black day in Indian democracy, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said that BJP will present a serious dissent note on this.

Sep 27, 2013