CBI asks CAG to probe 2G case
The CBI has asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India to form a special team to investigate the financial aspect of the investigations in connection with 2G spectrum auctions in which the Union telecom minister, Mr A. Raja is facing charges of corruption.
Modi goes ‘soft’ over Naxals, then talks tough
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi made a turnaround in his position on how to tackle the Maoist insurgency on Thursday after senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders expressed unhappiness over the “soft” line he had taken in the morning.
Union wins court fight with BA over strike ban
In a major setback to British Airways, the union representing airline’s cabin crew on Thursday won an appeal against an injunction that blocked a series of planned strikes.
Islamic banking is not possible: RBI governor
The RBI governor, Dr D. Subbarao, said on Thursday that Islamic banking was not possible within the existing legal framework of the country.
While talking to mediapersons after the meeting of the RBI board here, Mr Subbarao said that Islamic banking did not involve payment of interest and was based on s
Islamic banking not possible: RBI chief
Reserve Bank governor D. Subbarao said on Thursday that “Islamic banking” was not possible within the country’s existing legal framework.
Labour MP targets Tories on ‘India obsession’
A Labour MP, Denis MacShane, has accused the Tory-led government of being India obsessed and not paying enough attention to Pakistan.
ONGC, OIL hog market limelight
Two top gainers amongst the large cap stocks on Thursday were ONGC and Oil India. Both the companies saw their share prices soar by 8-9 per cent — following the government’s decision to raise natural gas prices. These companies produce over 50 million cubic meters/day of natural gas which will now be sold at $4.2/unit instead of the earlier price of $1.9/unit. Analysts estimate that this can push up the profits of both the firms by up to 20 per cent.
Delhi for Afzal plea delay till Games
The Delhi government wants to delay a decision on Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru’s mercy petition till after the Commonwealth Games in October, not wishing to take any chances with security for
UK coalition unveils policy plans
The Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government on Thursday revealed the complete details of their policy agreement.
Petrol, diesel price hike may follow gas
A significant hike in the prices of petrol and diesel are on the cards following the hike in the price of natural gas on Wednesday. An empowered group of ministers (eGoM) constituted by the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, will meet on June 7 to decided on the issue of liberalising prices of auto fuel as recommended by the Kirit Parikh committee.