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ED summons Jagan Reddy in money laundering case

Widening its probe into the finances of YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy, the Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to him in connection with the money laundering case against the MP.

Yeddyurappa rubbishes reports about floating new party

Yeddyurappa, who was released from prison on bail in a graft case yesterday, also dismissed reports that he wanted to be made the party state unit chief.

Khanduri protests politics in projects, complains to PM

The chief minister also took a dig on Congress saying a similar ceremony related to the Karanprayag project was performed in 1997 at Rishikesh.

Naval commandos to get advanced procure combat system

The navy wants the ICS for effective command, control and information sharing to maximise capabilities of individuals and groups of the MARCOS.

Modi seeks investments on fourth trip to Beijing

Modi, who is on his fourth visit here, struck an emotional chord while addressing a well-attended China-India business get-together, stating that he found "abundant love and affection" during his trips to China, whose people have a special place in his heart.

I was sent to jail though I did nothing wrong: Yeddyurappa

Speaking to the media a day after his release on bail, former Karanataka CM B.S. Yeddyurappa said that he was confident he would get justice because he had done nothing wrong

Nitish embarks on seva yatra across state

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today embarked on 'Seva Yatra' to tour throughout the state to study the steps taken for implementation of development schemes and Right to Service Act for making available public utility services free from corruption.

Cong downplays Trinamool's aggressive posturing on petrol price hike

Party spokesman said that the Congress does not accept the Opposition's interpretation of the concerns expressed by a 'valuable ally'.

Economic blockade enters 86th day in Manipur

The crippling economic blockade on two national highways in Manipur entered the 86th day today with the organisers adamant on not lifting it even as prices of essential commodities continued to soar.

Education campaign to have PM's message

The Right To Education Act came into force last year and so far 20 states have notified the rules.

Kejriwal accuses police of tapping Team Anna's phones

Arvind Kejriwal, a key member of Team Anna, today, alleged that government agencies were tapping the phones of Anna Hazare's associates.

Awaiting governor's response on appointment of new Lokayukta, says Gowda

Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda today said the government was awaiting Governor HR Bhardwaj's response, to its request for appointing former Kerala High Court Chief Justice SG Bannurmut as Lokayukta.

Pranab declines comment on Mamata threat over petrol price hike

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday declined to make any comment on Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's threat of her party's walking out of the UPA over the latest petrol price hike.

Madras HC dismiss case over Omar's Afzal tweet

The judge said the petitioner had not filed appropriate complaint before the station house officer competent to register a case.

Cabinet reshuffle: Jaya axes six Tamil Nadu ministers

Jayalalithaa's action announced in a Raj Bhavan communique comes just five months after she returned to power in May following her AIADMK's landslide victory in the April 13 assembly elections.

Petrol hike due to govt's 'mismanagement': Advani

The hike in petrol price is a result of Government's "mismanagement", BJP leader LK Advani said today.

OMC got mining lease when Naidu was CM: Jagan tells CBI

According to Jagan, Naidu had earlier allotted mining lease for 64 acres to Rammohan Reddy in 1996, and later transferred it to OMC.

Cong would have repressed Hazare's fast but for BJP: Gadkari

The BJP president said he did not mind Hazare distancing himself from BJP, and that the party would stand by any person who acts in the interest of the country.

Advani confident of Lokpal Bill being passed in Parliament

BJP leader LK Advani today exuded confidence that the Lokpal Bill will be passed in the winter session of Parliament, but said corruption in the country was not because of inadequacy of laws.

Digvijaya faces wrath of BJP workers at railway station

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday faced the wrath of BJP workers protesting against price hike while he was waiting to board a Delhi-bound train at Mugalsarai railway station near Varanasi.

IMA, govt at loggerheads over proposed short-term medical course

The IMA questioned the move of the government to start a course in rural medicine saying that no disease is "confined exclusively to the rural areas or the urban areas".

Court right in denying bail to Kanimozhi and others: Swamy

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy, who had approached court in the 2G scam case, today described the denial of bail to DMK MP Kanimozhi and seven others as a "correct decision" since they had committed "crime against the nation".

Following criticism, Bedi returns excess fare

Bedi was paid Rs 38,871 on account of two-way business class fare for Delhi-Indore air journey while she had actually travelled in the economy class.

Army's Russian Smerch rocket systems facing hitches

India had signed two deals in December 2005, and March 2007, with Russian firm Rosoboronexport for importing 42 of the MBRL systems.

Trinamool Congress gets Mamata as national chairperson

The organisational polls, which began with election of the chairperson, would be carried out in states, districts and block levels for various posts.

Centre seeks report from Jharkhand govt on Koda attack

The Centre has sought a report from the Jharkhand government on Monday's assault on former chief minister Madhu Koda inside the Birsa Munda Central Jail.

Yeddy's bail hearing adjourned till Thursday

The Karnataka High Court today adjourned further hearing till tomorrow the petitions filed by former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, currently lodged in central prison, seeking regular bail in two corruption cases.

Govt hails CRPF's role to maintain peace

About 300,000 CRPF jawans are entrusted with anti-Naxal, counter-insurgency, anti-riots and other internal security related duties across the country.