Sino-India border talks are delayed
The setting up of a joint border management mechanism between India and China has been delayed with no dates having been finalised as yet for the talks between the special representatives (SRs) of the two neighbours.
Team anna meets cpm mps on lokpal bill
Pressing for their views on the proposed Lokpal Bill, Team Anna members met CPI(M) MPs in Parliament House on Friday. The members have been trying to get their views incorporated in the draft legislation. CPI(M) leader Sitaram
4 Sreeramulu loyalists face suspension
With BJP rebel B. Sreeramulu seemingly unassailable in Bellary, and with only days to go before campaigning comes to an end for the November 30 bypoll, the BJP moved against three party MLAs and a member of the legislative council by
‘Channels trying to increase TRP’
The role of media, especially the electronic media, was questioned in the Lok Sabha during an impromptu discussion on the assault on Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar after Speaker Meira Kumar strongly condemned the incident.
Blow to Maoists: Kishenji killed in jungle encounter
The country’s most wanted Maoist leader, Koteswara Rao, better known as Kishenji, was killed by joint forces in the biggest operation launched since the new West Bengal government assumed office in May. The development is a major shot in the arm for the Mamata Banerjee government,
Dengue cases on decline in city
The average number of dengue cases reported per day is declining in the city even as the number of those affected by the virus rose to 1,064.
Panel for ‘constitutional’ Lokpal, rift on PM issue
The parliamentary standing committee finalising the Lokpal Bill will circulate a draft report to members in a few days despite sharp differences on the contentious issue of the Prime Minister’s inclusion within its ambit.
MCD trifurcation bill in Assembly Nov. 30
After a Cabinet meeting, the city government on Thursday decided to call a session of Delhi Assembly on November 30 and December 1 to finalise the trifurcation of the MCD. The government has already received a conformation letter from the Centre.
51% FDI for multi-brand retail okayed
Despite opposition from both within and outside the UPA, the government Thursday approved a proposal to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail, and decided to scrap the 51 per cent cap in single-brand retail, where 100 per cent FDI will be permitted.
Court acquits 7 men accused of gangrape
A city court acquitted seven men, facing trial for gangraping a woman in a hotel in Gurgaon five years ago, as the victim made a volte face and said she was never raped. “Making allegations of gangrape against accused persons and then