Binayak will be released on bail today
Civil rights activist Dr Binayak Sen, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of sedition by a Raipur court on December 24, is likely to be released on bail on Monday, his counsel said.
MP govt questions NIA probe
The BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government has objected to the Centre’s move of unilaterally handing over the Sunil Joshi murder case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Colonel to face court martial for ill-treatment
A senior Army officer will face a General Court Martial (GCM) after he was indicted by a Court of Inquiry (CoI) for “ill-treating subordinates and misusing manpower and government vehicles”.
Will resign if asked to, says Puducherry L-G
With the Enforcement Directorate looking into Puducherry lieutenant-governor Iqbal Singh’s alleged links with Hasan Ali Khan, Mr Singh on Sunday said that he is ready to resign from the post if asked
‘Remarks on PM uncomplimentary’
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K.
Expedite Lokpal Bill: Jaitley
As the government and civil society representatives work on drafting the Lokpal Bill, BJP has come out in favour of its expeditious creation to fight corruption.
NAC puts bill review on hold
The Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council has put on hold its review of the government draft Lokpal Bill to avoid “duplication” with the joint committee now working on the anti-graft legislation.
Hazare: Ready to face trust probe
Gandhian Anna Hazare on Sunday asked the government to institute an inquiry against his trusts if it smells corruption in their administration.
Mamata paints, Buddha sings for votes
If Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee tried to woo Bengal with her painting skills, chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee did with a song.