Japan keen to support Delhi Metro for Phase IV: Nath

Japan keen to support Delhi Metro for Phase IV: Nath Tokyo: The Delhi Metro's expansion plans got a boost with Japan keen to participate in its future projects as well as carry out feasibility study for the capital's mono rail systems and urban transportation. "We met the Japan International cooperation agency (JICA) officials yesterday and talked about participation in metros, also to look if they can do a study for mono rail systems and urban transportation," visiting Urban Development minister...
04:11 PM, May 24, 2012
RS adjourned after MPs complain of 'gas leak'

RS adjourned after MPs complain of 'gas leak'

The Rajya Sabha suffered from an unusual issue on Thursday as it was adjourned after MPs complained about a foul smell in the House. ...
04:57 PM, May 10, 2012

Mamata, Sonia likely to discuss President polls

Mamata, Sonia likely to discuss President polls New Delhi: Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to meet UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday to discuss who she will be backing for the President's post. The UPA has been reaching out to its allies over the past few days to build a consensus on the matter. The West Bengal Chief Minister is also scheduled to meet the Prime Minister on Friday, that's...
06:24 AM, May 03, 2012

Kamal Nath meets Mamata, Mukul Roy talks to Jaitley

Kamal Nath meets Mamata, Mukul Roy talks to Jaitley New Delhi: In the midst of parleys among political parties on Presidential election candidate, Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee and expressed the hope that there "will be convergence" of views between them on the issue. On the other hand, the Trinamool Congress supremo's close aide and Railway Minister Mukul Roy had a meeting with BJP leader Arun Jaitley. Emerging from...
12:03 AM, May 03, 2012

1984 riots: US court to begin hearing today

1984 riots: US court to begin hearing today New Delhi: A US court will begin hearing the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against the Congress on Tuesday. A Sikh rights group had sought a default judgment against the party for its failure to defend charges of conspiracy and organising the riots. The Congress party had opposed the charges. Lawyers from international law firm 'Jones Day', which is representing the Congress in a court in New York, opposed the entry...
10:07 AM, May 01, 2012

US court to hear 1984 anti-Sikh riots case on May 1

US court to hear 1984 anti-Sikh riots case on May 1 New York: A US court will hear on May 1 the arguments in the anti-Sikh riots case against India's ruling Congress party, which has opposed a default judgement being sought by a Sikh rights group against it for its failure to defend charges for conspiring and organising the 1984 riots. Lawyers from international law firm 'Jones Day', which is representing the Congress in a court in New York, has opposed...
08:00 PM, Apr 12, 2012

MP most corrupt state in the country: Kamal Nath

MP most corrupt state in the country: Kamal Nath Nagpur: Union Minister for Urban Development Kamal Nath on Saturday dubbed the BJP-ruled government in Madhya Pradesh as the "most corrupt" in the country. "The MP government is most corrupt in the country. A number of Babus have been exposed for corrupt practices and huge amount of cash recovered from them and now it would be the turn of ruling party leaders in the state," Nath, who represents Chhindwara in...
01:39 AM, Mar 04, 2012

Israel, India to step up engagement to fight terror

Israel, India to step up engagement to fight terror Tel Aviv: Undeterred by the attack against its diplomat in New Delhi, Israel on Tuesday vowed to step up ties with India to jointly fight against the menace of terrorism. "Our country has been exposed to terrorism since the establishment of the state. It has taken place from time to time all over the world," Israel's Minister for Energy and Water Resources, Uzi Landau said. "With the full cooperation with...
04:58 PM, Feb 14, 2012

B'lore: First phase of Namma metro inaugurated

B'lore: First phase of Namma metro inaugurated Bangalore: Bangalore is the third Indian city after Kolkata and Delhi to have its own metro service. Namma Metro was inaugurated on Thursday in the IT City. The service will connect the eastern part of the city to Bangalore's business hub. The Metro was inaugurated by Union Minister Kamal Nath, Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda and BJP leader Arun Jaitley. Also present at the inaugration were Union Corporate Affairs Minister...
11:19 AM, Oct 20, 2011

Sikh group seeks action against Nath in Belgium

Sikh group seeks action against Nath in Belgium New York: A US-based Sikh advocacy group has approached the Belgium government seeking criminal prosecution and arrest of Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath, who is scheduled to visit Belgium next week, for his alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. In a letter sent to Belgium Prime Minister Yves Leterme, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has said Nath should be denied entry into the country and criminal prosecution must be initiated...
06:13 PM, Oct 07, 2011

Sikhs protest during PM's address at UN

Sikhs protest during PM's address at UN New York: Hundreds of Sikhs protested outside the United Nations headquarters in New York during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address to the world body, demanding removal of Minister for Urban Development Kamal Nath for his alleged role in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984. Advocacy group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), that led the protest, said a similar rally would also be held on November 2 in France where the Prime Minister...
11:10 AM, Sep 25, 2011

US court reserves judgment in Kamal Nath case

US court reserves judgment in Kamal Nath case New York: A US federal court has reserved judgment on Indian Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath's claim for diplomatic immunity in a case over his alleged role in the November 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Judge Robert W Sweet of the US Federal Court for the Southern District of New York reserved his judgement after hearing arguments for about 45 minutes in the case filed by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a US...
12:24 PM, Sep 22, 2011

Full document: assets declared by Cabinet Ministers

Full document: assets declared by Cabinet Ministers Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet Ministers have disclosed their assets, and it makes for interesting viewing. ...
02:34 PM, Sep 03, 2011

Manmohan's crorepati Cabinet declares assets

Manmohan's crorepati Cabinet declares assets New Delhi: Still recovering from the after effects of Anna Hazare's campaign, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has taken a step forward towards transparency. The PMO website now contains details of the net financial worth of his entire cabinet. According to the information put on the site, the Prime Minister has assets worth Rs 5.10 crore, including a Rs 90-lakh house in Chandigarh, a Rs 88-lakh flat in Delhi's Vasant Kunj...
01:01 PM, Sep 03, 2011

1984 riots case: US court sets date for hearing

1984 riots case: US court sets date for hearing New York: A US federal Court in New York has set September 21 date for pre-trial hearing in a case against Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath and India's Congress Party in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Judge Robert W Sweet of US Federal Court of the Southern District of New York issued an order in this regard. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal advisor to Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) which filed...
12:25 PM, May 31, 2011
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