Lokpal Bill to be Tabled in Rajya Sabha May 21The Lokpal bill is expected to be brought in the Rajya Sabha on Monday with some key amendments including removal of the provisions for setting up of Lokayuktas in States.
Hit-and-run: Son of BMW Owner Surrenders, Gets BailSuraj Singh Sherawat, son of the owner of the BMW car involved in a hit-and-run case on May 5, on Tuesday surrendered in a court here and was released on bail.
Bharti Airtel Being Probed for Money LaunderingThe Enforcement Directorate is probing money laundering cases against Bharti Airtel, Minister of State for Finance S.S. Palanimanickam informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
CAG Raps Ex-ISRO Chief for Role in Antrix-Devas DealThe Comptroller and Auditor General has come down heavily on the Department of Space, particularly its former Secretary G. Madhavan Nair, for the controversial Antrix-Devas deal and alleged numerous violations of rules and policies in order to favor the private company.
Air India Pilots Threatened with Action by RegulatorAs the stir by over 200 Air India pilots entered the eighth day on Tuesday, leading to cancellation of 10 international flights, the government said the regulator DGCA will take action against those who have falsely reported sick and not joined work.
Aircel-Maxis Deal Approval Termed RoutineThe government on Monday dismissed opposition charges of delay in clearing investment by Aircel-Maxis in 2006 by then Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, declaring there was “no scope for misunderstanding and misinformation” on the issue.
Air India Cancels 14 International FlightsThe strike by Air India pilots entered the seventh day on Monday, forcing the national carrier to cancel as many as 14 international flights, causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers.
Pranab Urges Agri Reforms to Curb InflationExpressing concern over rise in food inflation, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said prices could be kept under check through institutional reforms in agricultural marketing and he would discuss the issue with states.
Yeddyurappa Belies Speculation, Stays with BJPFormer Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said he has decided to put off his decision to quit as MLA after discussions with national leaders and others, belying speculation that he would quit the Bharatiya Janata Party. He says he respects Central BJP leaders.
Air India Cancels 20 International FlightsWith Air India pilots not budging from their position, their agitation entered the sixth day on Sunday leading to cancellation of 20 international flights, causing inconvenience to the hundreds of passengers.