Deshmukh clarifies CBI raids against Yeddyurappa in illegal mining case

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore, May 16 (ANI): Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Wednesday clarified that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa had not been orchestrated by the ruling Congress Party as perceived by the opposition parties.

"Investigation only takes place by the CBI when they have concrete evidence against the person, so this raid should not be viewed as being ordered by… Continue reading

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CBI raids at Yeddyurapppa's residence blot on BJP's image, says Jagdambika Pal

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids at former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurapppa''s residence was a blot on the image of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Pal said that the raid has maligned the image of BJP, already facing wrath due to its key leaders embroiled in various controversies.

"The real face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has… Continue reading

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Govt. determined to facilitate return of Indians stranded in Angola: MEA

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said the government is determined to facilitate return of Indian workers stranded in Angola.

"As far as those workers are concerned, that should any of them want to comeback to India, the Embassy would be willing to provide them emergency certificates; so, to travel out of Angola, for any of them is not an issue. Also, I have… Continue reading

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Lalu, Mulayam condemn attack on Anna's convoy in Nagpur

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi/Nagpur, May 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday condemned the attack on veteran social activist Anna Hazare''s convoy in Nagpur.

"If such an incident has taken plane then I condemn it. People will bad mentality might have done this. This is very bad for the democracy. And whoever has done this is not correct," said Yadav.

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Pranab Mukherjee claims India is still going strong

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday defended India''s growth story, and said the government would like to create an atmosphere for investment.

Stressing on austerity, Mukherjee said: "I am going to put in some austerity measures. We need to focus on implementation of projects. I will bite the bullet on subsidy when I know it will not end in a fiasco.

Stating that the situation is tense… Continue reading

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Congress avoids commenting on CBI raids against Yeddyurappa

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday refused to comment on the raids being conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa in connection with illegal mining, and termed the whole episode to be a process of law.

"The CBI is doing its own work. It would not be appropriate for us to make comments of any kind on this matter. This… Continue reading

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Kanimozhi slams Jayalalithaa for spending taxpayers' money on massive ads

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): With J. Jayalalithaa celebrating her ''one year of achievements'' as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with massive front page advertisements on all national dailies across the country, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Wednesday hit out at the AIADMK chief, saying the government led by her has achieved nothing in the last year.

"I mean if you achieve something it is worth talking about. I… Continue reading

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Menon wants indigenous manpower, technologies to tackle cyber threats

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Shiv Shankar Menon on Wednesday said ''India needs to create a climate and environment within which security is built into our cyber and communications working methods''.

Menon, who released the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses'' (IDSA) report on India''s Cyber Security Challenges at IDSA here, stated categorically that India was not in favour of curbing freedom of expression on the internet… Continue reading

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Congress terms spot fixing row to be unfortunate

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Congress Party on Wednesday termed the ongoing row over the suspension of five cricketers suspected to be involved in fixing and corruption in domestic cricket to be unfortunate, and said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should bring those guilty before the law.

Congress spokesperson Rashid Alvi said one should not play with the feelings of the people of the country, who are… Continue reading

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UAE Foreign Minister to pay official visit to India

May 16, 2012 | Author: ani

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will pay a two-day official visit to India beginning on Thursday.

India enjoys close and multifaceted relations with UAE.

During the last three years, the two countries were each other''s largest trading partners.

"Our bilateral trade during 2011-12 was US$ 67 billion. UAE contributes significantly to India''s energy security. UAE hosts an… Continue reading

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