The operator of the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway has slammed the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) before Delhi High Court for citing “rising number of accidents” on the stretch as one of the reasons for taking steps to terminate a contract.
Stung by growing public outrage over corruption, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee will on Monday spell out steps taken and planned to curb proliferation of black money.
Gaurav Choudhury and
Nagendar Sharma report.
Money for nothingThe Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the trend of “greedy” persons abusing the law that enables needy persons to seek maintenance, for settling personal scores.
The UPA government completes three years in office in its second term today amidst uncertainty over passage of key economic legislations and decisions.
The nation today paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was killed in a suicide bomb attack on this day 21 years ago.
From a crackdown on dubious charity contributions to encouraging the use of credit and debit cards, from tracking realty deals to monitoring jewellery purchases, the govt has proposed a wide range of measures to combat black money.
HT reports.
Tackling parallel economy
Congress leader ND Tiwari was today asked by the Delhi high court to appear in person on May 26 before it to give blood sample for a DNA test to decide the paternity suit of a man claiming to be his son.
The BJP leadership today discussed PA Sangma's candidature for the post of the President at a meeting, media reports said.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today remained non-committal on backing Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee as President saying her party would strongly support Speaker Meira Kumar for the post.
India will seek consultations with the US under the aegis of WTO this week on visa fee hike for professionals, which "discriminates" against Indian software companies that send employees to America on short-term contracts.
Home minister P Chidambaram today administered oath to officers and staff of ministry of home affairs in North Block on the occasion of anti terrorism day.
Press Council chairperson Justice Markandey Katju today heaped praise on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and found fault with those, including the media, for criticising her.
A Delhi court has allowed a man's plea for divorce from his wife allegedly due to her "illicit relationship" with many persons, saying this would have "serious impact" on his mind.
Following a day-long drama, the government and the opposition parties finally decided on Monday to refer the lokpal and lokayuktas bill to a fresh House panel for further scrutiny, virtually bringing Anna Hazare and his team back to life.
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The winding journey
Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar has undertaken as many 29 foreign trips in 35 months since assuming the high office which means she has gone on a trip nearly every 37 days.