Scam versus scam politics stalls India's reform agenda

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:11

Since the monsoon sitting of parliament began on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Congress party have been trying to outdo each other with accusations of who is the most corrupt.

Govt may give 9 mines being re-examined to Coal India

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 20:36

The government is likely to give nine coal mines to state-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) in case the ongoing scrutiny establishes that there was cartelisation in the recent auction for these blocks.

Helicopters for VVIPs: India must act decisively

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 17:10

Contract for the procurement of helicopters for the conveyance of VVIPs is following the now familiar path. Like all major defence deals, it is getting mired in allegations of gross irregularities and wrongdoings.

VVIP choppers: Sikorsky ready to pitch in if Agusta deal scrapped

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:06

With government moving towards cancelling AgustaWestland deal for VVIP choppers, US firm Sikorsky said it is ready to provide such helicopters to India if the contract is scrapped.

VVIP choppers: Sikorsky ready to pitch in if Agusta deal scrapped

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:06

With government moving towards cancelling AgustaWestland deal for VVIP choppers, US firm Sikorsky said it is ready to provide such helicopters to India if the contract is scrapped.

Former Bihar CM Jagannath Mishra referred to AIIMS

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 23:54

Former Bihar CM Jagannath Mishra, who has been sentenced to 4 years rigorous imprisonment by CBI court here in fodder scam case, was referred to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

2G case: AIIMS team checks Dayalu Ammal`s health

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 15:54

A four-member team of medical experts from New Delhi`s AIIMS carried out a check on Dayalu Ammal, the wife of DMK president M Karunanidhi.

De-allocated coal blocks will go to CIL: Sources

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 18:44

It has also been decided that CIL will develop these blocks through public-private-partnership (PPP) model.

Five of the 25 cancelled blocks allotted to CIL, JSPL & others

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 18:09

The government has so far allocated a total of 195 coal blocks including 111 to private firms under the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973.

CBI seeks more time from CVC to submit report on coal issue

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 15:55

CBI has sought more time from Central Vigilance Commission to submit its status report on its probe into alleged irregularities in coal blocks allocation and utilisation.

Answers to Prez Ref will not undo 2G verdict: SC

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2012, 21:22

"The fact of the matter is that they (Centre) have not complied with the judgement," it further said, adding that "they have not held auction of the spectrum as per the judgement."

2G spectrum scam: RAW informs CBI of hawala transactions

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 20:07

Indian external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) had provided the CBI with details of hawala transactions allegedly linked to Raja and a Chennai based business group.