Devyani Khobragade, Ashok Chavan among illegal Adarsh beneficiaries, says report

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 12:59

Maharashtra government has rejected the report of the judicial commission of inquiry on the Adarsh scam it tabled in the Legislative Assembly on Friday which indicted several politicians including three former Chief Ministers for "blatant violations" of statutory provisions.

Adarsh scam: Maharashtra Governor refuses permission to prosecute Ashok Chavan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 12:05

In a big setback to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan has refused to give permission to the investigative agency to probe former chief minister Ashok Chavan in the Adarsh Housing Society scam, reports said on Wednesday.

Flat owners of Campa Cola Society knock at SC`s door again

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 17:31

Unauthorised flat owners of Mumbai`s Campa Cola Society on Tuesday made another attempt in the Supreme Court to get protection from vacating the premises by claiming that documents have surfaced to show there was a proposal for its regularisation.

Civil society members demand strong Lokpal Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 01:01

Supporting the demand for a strong Lokpal Bill, civil society members on Monday said there was need for other Bills like the Whistleblower protection bill to fight corruption and ensure a transparent and accountable government.

CAG raps AIIMS, Asiatic Society

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 00:47

The CAG has rapped the AIIMS here for making unauthorised expenditure on its faculty for learning resource allowance against Health Ministry instructions and for making excess payments on procurement of surgical items.

No govt affidavit in HC on Adarsh report tabling

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 17:23

The Maharashtra government has not filed any affidavit in the High Court on the tabling of the Adarsh inquiry commission report in the state Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Prithiviraj Chavan said in a letter to Speaker Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday.

Bitcoin puzzles regulators; advisory likely to warn of risks

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 19:50

As regulatory glare increases on Bitcoin globally and its exchange rates become extremely volatile, Indian authorities may soon issue a public advisory to warn against potential risks associated with this new digital currency concept.

Californian men starting to talk like valley girls: Study

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:28

New research has shown that the American English speech variant known as uptalk, or "Valley Girl speak" is expanding to other demographic groups, including males.

BARC unanimous on using technology for television measurement

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 11:48

The board approved the management, technical and commercial committees to go ahead and finalise with some international companies for this.

ICRISAT scientist receives award from US body

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 11:39

An Indian scientist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has received an award from the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), a statement said Thursday.

Discovery suggests Buddha lived as early as 6th century BC

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 23:48

Evidence of a previously unknown wooden structure unearthed at the Gautama Buddha`s birthplace suggests the sage might have lived in the 6th century BC, two centuries earlier than thought, archeologists said Monday.