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New Delhi: In the first direct contact between government and Team Anna, Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday met Arvind Kejriwal and discussed the Lokpal issue in the wake of the Gandhian`s indefinite fast. The first meeting, since the crisis erupted on August 16 following the arrest of the 73-year-old Gandhian, between the two sides […]

Bangalore: In view of talks between Team Anna and UPA government on the Lokpal issue, former Karnataka Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde on Tuesday said though some progress has been made in the matter, but there was nothing concrete. " … some progress has been made in the dialogue, but nothing is concrete as both […]

New Delhi: DMK MP Kanimozhi on Tuesday sought to drag Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum case threatening to make him a witness. "If the trial goes on (against her), I would summon the Prime Minister as a witness," she submitted through her lawyer and senior advocate Sushil Kumar before Special CBI Judge […]

Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex on Tuesday added over 156 points as investors picked up stocks, particularly IT shares, available at lower levels after recent losses, amid firming global cues. The 30-share barometer advanced by 156.77 points to close at 16,498.47 points. The index initially touched the day’s low of 16,213.18. The broad-based […]

New Delhi: The National Anti-Doping Agency has caught 248 sportspersons for doping in the last two-and-half years out of which 138 have been handed bans, according to Sports Minister Ajay Maken. In a written reply to a question at the Lok Sabha, Maken said that since its inception on January 1, 2009 till June 30 […]

New Delhi: In the first major breakthrough in the week-long standoff, the government on Tuesday appointed Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as its negotiator for talks with Team Anna Hazare over their demand for a strong Lokpal. Announcing the government`s initiative, Hazare`s close aide Arvind Kejriwal said the Gandhian will decide as to who will represent […]

New Delhi: Coming down heavily on the Railways for "large gaps" in security system at stations, the country`s top auditor CAG has recommended effective arrangements to be worked out by its administration in coordination with state governments for safety of passengers. The CAG, in its latest report on "Security Management in Indian Railway", has also […]

New Delhi: Former cricketers on Tuesday slammed the Indian team`s "abject surrender" to England in their Test series whitewash, saying tough decisions are needed to improve performance and the fitness of the team. The former cricketers said it was time to infuse new talents in the team and groom them properly while also stressing on […]

London: An ecstatic British media on Tuesday heaped praise on the England cricket team for completing a 4-0 series whitewash of India, which according to it lacked fighting spirit and now face a long walk back from the "embarrassing" defeat. India suffered its worst series defeat in England since 1959 after slumping to an innings […]

Chennai: Reversing yet another decision of the previous DMK regime, the Jayalalithaa government on Tuesday announced that the Tamil New Year would now be celebrated in April, instead of January. The move followed a public demand that the New Year be reverted to `Chithirai`, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said in the Assembly, while accusing the previous […]

New Delhi: Anna Hazare`s fast on Tuesday overshadowed Parliament with Opposition utilising the campaign on the Lokpal issue to the hilt to target the government, paralysing proceedings and forcing repeated adjournments. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day without transacting any business after the two Houses witnessed two adjournments each. […]

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate will soon attach more than Rs 230 crore worth of properties in connection with the alleged bribe money which the CBI has said was paid illegally to Kalaignar TV in the 2G spectrum scam. The Directorate has identified various properties in this regard and formal orders will be issued soon. […]

New Delhi: Team Anna on Tuesday said talks can begin with the government only when it takes the first step of restoring "trust and confidence" by introducing the Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament and made it clear that the Gandhian`s agitation and fast will continue till then. Swami Agnivesh, a core member of Team Anna, […]

New Delhi: India is yet to receive from the United States some evidence related to 26/11 terror attack accused David Headley, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh said investigation in India on Headley`s involvement in terrorist acts here was complete. "The transfer of some evidence from the USA […]

New Delhi: Gold prices retreated from their record levels on Tuesday, losing Rs 350 to Rs 28,190 per 10 grams due to profit-booking by stockists at existing high prices amid a weak global trend. The metal had touched an all-time high of Rs 28,540 per 10 grams yesterday. Silver also tumbled by Rs 1,300 to […]