CBI probe on 'coalgate' independent: CVC
The Central Vigilance Commission on Thursday said CBI was probing the alleged irregularities in coal blocks allocation in an independent manner and there was no pressure on the investigating agency.
UPA gets a jolt, TMC withdraws support to govt
Trinamool Congress, the second biggest constituent of the UPA, on Tuesday dealt a major blow to the Manmohan Singh government when it decided to withdraw its support on the issue of petroleum price hi
Remark made in jest, says Shinde
Union home minister Sushilkumar Shine, who on Saturday claimed that people would forget the coal scam just like they had forgotten the Bofors scam, was on Sunday forced to clarify that his comments we
Coal scam: CBI questions Arvind Jayaswal
The CBI on Monday questioned Arvind Jayaswal, director AMR Iron and Steel Private Limited, in connection with alleged irregularities in allocation of Bander Coal block in Maharashtra to the company.
IMG may decide fate of six more coal blocks on Monday
The Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) on coal blocks will meet on Monday to decide the fate of six more mines allocated to private firms that were issued notices for delaying production.
As of now, the
Opposition slams Shinde's remarks, reminds Congress of Bofors fallout
Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remarks that the coal issue will soon fade away from public memory like Bofors has drawn sharp reactions with Opposition parties reminding him that Congress lost pow
Like Bofors, coal issue will soon be forgotten: Shinde
Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Saturday said the coal issue will soon fade away from public memory as happened in case of Bofors.
"Earlier the Bofors was a talking point. People forgot ab
IMG recommends cancellation of three more coal blocks
The Inter-Ministerial Group on coal blocks on Saturday decided to recommend cancellation of three more mines, taking the total number of blocks suggested for cancellation due to insufficient progress
SC issues notice to govt on coal block allocations
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on alleged irregularities in coal block allocations.
De-allocated coal blocks should be given to power projects: Moily
Coal blocks that are deallocated by the government after review of their status should be given to the upcoming power projects to meet the capacity addition target of 85,000 MW in the 12th Five Yea