CBI gives clean chit to Bansal in railway bribery scandal

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 18:12

CBI does not have any taped conversation which shows that former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal was involved in or had any knowledge of the Rs 10 crore cash-for-post bribery scandal.

Sonia meets PM amidst speculations of cabinet reshuffle

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 20:40

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the backdrop of speculation of a cabinet reshuffle.

Plea in UP court on Ashwani Kumar, Bansal resignations

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 12:42

An advocate has filed a petition raising questions on a Congress leader`s statement.

Congress shielding PM in coalgate, alleges BJP

Last Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013, 17:44

The BJP charged the Congress-led UPA government on Friday of shielding Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his alleged role in the coal allocation scam by forcing Ashwani Kumar to quit his post.

We are sensitive to SC observations: Congress

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 22:21

Congress on Wednesday said the party is always "sensitive" to any adverse remarks of the apex court and takes cognizance of it.

Vodafone tax row: Arvind Kejriwal targets Kapil Sibal

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 14:25

Arvind Kejriwal targeted newly-appointed Law Minister Kapil Sibal over the reversal of his predecessor’s decision on the Vodafone tax liability issue.

Kapil Sibal outlines broad objectives as Law Minister ahead of polls

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 15:14

With Lok Sabha elections soon, Law Minister Kapil Sibal said he would strive to make legal procedures help fuel economic growth and appointment of judges through a transparent process.

Collegium system of judges` appointment `opaque`, says Sibal

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 13:53

Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said that the present collegium system of appointment of judges was "opaque" and "non-transparent", but nothing could be done to change it overnight.

Kapil Sibal takes charge as Law Minister

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 11:38

Kapil Sibal on Monday assumed the charge of the Union Law Ministry, taking over from Ashwani Kumar who resigned last week after he came under attack in the Supreme Court for vetting the CBI report on the allocation of coal blocks.

Dropping of ministers joint decision of PM, Sonia: Congress

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 14:29

Dropping of P K Bansal and Ashwani Kumar from the Union Cabinet was the "joint decision" of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi, the Congress said on Sunday.

Railway, Law Ministries jinxed in UPA-II?

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 13:22

Railway and Law Ministries appear to have become jinxed in recent years.

Salman Khurshid criticises BJP over Bansal issue

Last Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013, 12:06

Salman Khurshid criticised BJP for its relentless campaign not to welcome firm steps taken by govt to crack down on corruption by demanding resignations of Pawan Kumar Bansal and Ashwani Kumar.