Wednesday, February 20, 2013

India:2/20/2013 12:04:46 PM



Railways needs high speed freight corridor to compete with road transport: IFTRT

The Railways need to introduce mass level exclusive parcel goods trains across the country to provide fast, safe, time bound service, said a latest report by the Indian Foundation of Transport Research & Training.






BJP welcomes Shinde's statement expressing regret

The BJP today welcomed home minister Sushilkumar Shinde's statement expressing regret over his Hindu terror remarks but maintained that had he done so earlier it would not have "gladdened the hearts" of terrorists based in Pakistan.






Protesters set cars, truck on fire in nationwide strike

Protesting workers destroyed vehicles and damaged factories near Delhi today at the beginning of a two-day strike called by trade unions over high prices.






Major challenge before nation is to create jobs: Anand Sharma

Commerce & industry minister Anand Sharma has admitted that the creation of jobs is a major challenge before the nation.






Sushilkumar Shinde gives in, regrets 'Hindu terror' remarks

Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde expressed regret over his "Hindu terror" remarks he made at the Congress meeting in Jaipur in January this year.








Kurien writes to RS members on rape charges

Ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien has written to members of the House, saying three police inquiries and two judicial processes have cleared him in the 17-year-old Suryanelli rape case.






Air India rap: Pilot may face disciplinary action

Air India may take disciplinary action against a pilot, who uploaded a video of a song laced with sarcasm and expletives against airline management.






ED to seize Jaganmohan Reddy's properties worth Rs 122 crore

ED will take possession of Jaganmohan Reddy's properties after a competent authority today approved it in connection with its money laundering probe against him.




Jallianwala Bagh massacre: British PM defends decision for not saying sorry

David Cameron visited the site of a colonial-era massacre today, describing the episode as "deeply shameful" while stopping short of a public apology.








Chopper scam: CBI engages two law firms in Italy

CBI has engaged two law firms in Italy for liaisoning with the authorities to get legal assistance in probing the role of Indians in connection with the alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal.






Jayalalithaa takes credit for Centre finally notifying Cauvery Tribunal's award in gazette

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa claimed it as her victory the notification of the final award of the Cauvery Water Tribunal in the inter-state water row with Karnataka.






Mamata to journalist: 'You're crossing the limits!'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday lost her cool with a journalist who countered her claims about the number of city shops that stayed open during the strike Wednesday and said: "You are crossing your limits."






Violence marks countrywide strike, millions stay away from work

Sporadic violence broke out today as labour unions began a two-day strike to protest rising prices and government policies to open the economy.








DRDO says it has capability to produce VVIP choppers

DRDO today said it has the capability to manufacture such helicopters even though it contended that producing anything entirely indigenously was impractical.






Osho Rajneesh disregarded all laws: Ex-aide

Osho Rajneesh disregarded all laws, ethics and legalities as he wanted to create a society of his own vision with its own laws and rules, says a former personal secretary






BJP leader fails to get US nod for Modi

K J Alphons, who tried to convince US lawmakers to revoke visa restrictions on Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, has failed to receive any firm commitment on the issue.






BJP threatens to disrupt Budget session over Shinde remark

Home minister Shinde is likely to talk to Sushma Swaraj to find a way out to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Budget session beginning on Thursday.








Hindu terror remark: BJP seeks apology, Shinde likely to talk to Swaraj

Home minister Shinde is likely to talk to Sushma Swaraj to find a way out to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Budget Session beginning on Thursday.






CBI summons Shahid Balwa for questioning in 2G scam

Agency sources said Swan and DB Realty promoter Balwa was asked to join investigations in the case as his name cropped up in the purported conversation.






Centre notifies Cauvery Tribunal award

After six years, the final award of the Cauvery Waters Dispute Tribunal was notified today.






BJP protests against Sushilkumar Shinde, senior leaders detained

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including national president Rajnath Singh, were detained by Delhi Police at the Jantar Mantar here on Wednesday during the protest against Union home minister Sushilkumar Shinde over his 'saffron terror' remark.








Strike turns violent in UP, vehicles set on fire in Noida

The two-day Bharat bandh called by trade unions turned violent in Noida after protesters pelted stones at some factories and burnt vehicles, including a fire engine.




Strike turns violent in Uttar Pradesh, protesters burn vehicles

The two-day Bharat bandh called by trade unions turned violent in Noida after protesters pelted stones at some factories and burnt vehicles, including a fire engine.






Prabhakaran's son's killing 'war crime', says Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Wednesday described as "a war crime" the alleged cold-blooded killing of the son of the late Tamil Tigers' chief Velupillai Prabhakaran.






Strike by Hurriyat evokes mix response in Kashmir Valley

The general strike called by hardline Hurriyat in support of the demand for handing over the body of Parliament convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged in Tihar Jail, evoked a mixed response in the Kashmir Valley.






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