New Delhi
If no JPC, Opposition to take issue to people
The Opposition is planning to take this issue to the people by organising joint meetings of leaders in major cities if the government refuses to constitute a JPC. The government wants to confine this issue to the CAG report on 2G spectrum allocation while the Opposition is pressing on broadening its scope and will not mind if the government brings decisions taken on spectrum allocation during the NDA regime under the purview of a new committee.
No rise in security for Swamy, Raja
The government is unlikely to upgrade the security cover provided to former telecom minister A. Raja and Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy despite the latter claiming threats to their security.
CBI questions ex-Trai chief
The CBI on Monday questioned former chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Mr Pradeep Baijal, in connection with its probe into SG spectrum scam.
According to sources Mr Baijal joined a PR consultancy firm, which provided consultancy services to several private telecom companies which were in the race of 2G allotment.
Opp calls for JPC, Houses adjourned
The Opposition did not allow the Parliament to function on Monday and persisted with its demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the various scams, including the allocation of 2G spectrum, leading to adjournment of both the Houses till Tuesday.
BSY says he would abide by decision of BJP leaders
After striking a defiant note for days, Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said he would abide by the decision of the BJP high command on him.
CWG scam: 3 officials remanded to 3-day CBI custody
A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded to three-day CBI custody three close top aides of CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi who were arrested here in connection with alleged bungling in the Q
13 orphans of Delhi house collapse assured special care
Paying homage to those who lost their lives in the east Delhi building collapse last week, chief minister Sheila
Big B lauds woman’s `1 cr win
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all praise for Rahat Taslim from Jharkhand who became the first woman to win `1 crore on his gameshow Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Penalties for acid attack to get harsher
The government has decided to amend the law to provide for harsher punishment in case of acid attacks — with a jail term of at least 10 years — following an increase in such attacks on women.
Winter Session may be cut if today’s talks fail
After refusing to concede the Opposition’s demand for a joint parliamentary committee on the 2G spectrum allocation controversy, government managers are expected to talk to the Opposition on Monday to
