ED to take over Rs 122 cr worth properties in Jagan probe case
Enforcement Directorate will take possession of properties worth Rs 122 crore after a competent authority today approved ED’s attachments in connection with its money laundering probe against YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy and his associates.
AirAsia ropes in Tatas to launch airline; seeks FIPB nod
In the first announcement since the FDI policy for aviation was liberalised, Malaysian carrier AirAsia today said it has sought government’s nod to launch a new Indian airline and has set up a joint venture with Tata Group, as well as an investment firm for the purpose.
Sensex closes 7 points up; RIL gains 3.1%
After rising 106 points in initial trade, the BSE benchmark Sensex today witnessed profit-selling in banks, capital goods and metal scrips to end the day flat despite an over 3 per cent spurt in market leader RIL.
BJP takes aggressive stance at all-party meet
On the eve of Budget Session of Parliament, the government today sought to buy peace with the Opposition saying it was ready for any kind of inquiry into the chopper scam on which there was a political consensus.
Workers at Maruti, Hero, Suzuki to go on strike tomorrow
Production at leading automobile companies in the Gurgaon-Manesar belt, including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp and Suzuki Motorcycle India, will be hit tomorrow as workers have decided to stay away from work in support of the two-day strike called by central trade unions than began today.
VVIP chopper scam: CBI engages 2 law firms in Italy
The CBI has engaged two law firms in Italy for liaisoning with the authorities to get legal assistance in probing the role of Indians in connection with the alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal.
Cops allowed to take voice sample of accused in extortion case
A court here has allowed the Delhi police to obtain voice samples of Amit Shukla, one of the accused in TV journalist Soumya Viswanathan murder case, in connection with an alleged extortion racket being operated from inside the Tihar prison.
Jallianwala Bagh killings deeply shameful: British PM Cameron
British Prime Minister David Cameron today described as “deeply shameful” the killing of peaceful protesters in Jallianwala Bagh in 1919 during British rule but stopped short of a public apology.
LS Speaker holds all-party meet ahead of Budget Session
Ahead of the Budget Session beginning tomorrow, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar today held an all-party meeting to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament where opposition is set to target government on issues like corruption in defence deals.
Virat Kohli appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore today appointed Virat Kohli as their captain for the upcoming sixth edition of Indian Premier League.