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Anna Hazare Threatens to Go on Indefinite Agitation Again Over Lokpal Bill

December 1 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured

Dissatisfied over the draft of the Lokpal Bill by the Standing Committee, social activist Anna Hazare has threatened to launch an indefinite agitation at the Ramlila Maidan if the demand for a strong Lokpal Bill is not met before December 22 when the winter session of Parliament ends.”It is clear from the Standing Committee’s draft that the government is cheating... Read more

DMK MP Kanimozhi Gets Bail in 2G Spectrum Case

November 29 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

Over six months stay in Tihar Jail, DMK MP Kanimozhi was granted bail by the Delhi High Court in the 2G spectrum case. Ms.Kanimozhi along with four others-Mr. Sharad Kumar, Mr.Karim Morani, Rajeev Agarwal and Mr. Asif Balwa Had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court for an early listing of their bail plea which was originally was to... Read more

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister JAYALALITHA Says ‘NO’ To Foreign Players In Retail Trade

November 28 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

Ms.JAYALALITHA has strongly objected to Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) in retail trade and has categorically said that she will not allow multi-brand global players to set up their hyper markets in Tamil Nadu.Ms.Jayalalitha argued that the move for FDI in India will not bring down inflation or improve market efficiency,she demanded that the decision to allow up to 51 per cent... Read more

Rajinikanth’s Immediate New Venture-“Kochadaiyaan”

November 25 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags: ,

Southern Super Star Rajnikanth announced his immediate new film venture which precedes the much talked “Raana” which could not take off due to the actor’s health condition. The new film- “Kochadaiyan” will be directed by the actor’s younger daughter Soundarya and the screenplay, story and dialogues are handled by Director K.S.Ravikumar. “Kochadaiyaan” uses high-tech 3D animation technology as has been... Read more

51 Per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Approved by Union Cabinet in Multi-Brand Retail

November 25 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

The Union Government initiated the process of second generation reforms by giving nod to 51 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in multi brand retail and 100 per cent in single brand retail. This decision by the Union Government will clear the road for entry of foreign retail giants such as Teso, Wal Mart and Carefour to pump in investments in... Read more

Sharad Pawar Physically Assaulted

November 25 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags: ,

Union Agriculture Minister and Natioanalist Congress Party Chief Mr. Sharad Pawar was assaulted he- in New Delhi by a youth.The youth had attacked the former Telecom Minister Sukh Ram last week.As Mr. Pawar was walking down the steps of a New Delhi Municipal Council auditorium after participating in a literary function, the youth broke away from a group of journalists... Read more

Shifting Of 2G Spectrum Trial To Tihar Court Complex Stayed

November 24 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

The shifting of the 2G spectrum trial to Tihar Court Complex has been stayed by the Delhi High Court following objections raised by counsel for the accused and the Special Public Prosecutor. Acting Chief Justice A.K. Sikri on Wednesday directed the special court conducting the trial to resume proceedings at the Patiala House courts till a... Read more

Tata Group Heir Apparent Announced

November 24 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

After a marathon hunt for the successor of Mr.Ratan Tata- chairman of Tata Sons , Mr. Cyrus Misty has been appointed as successor to Mr. Ratan Tata.He will take over as the chairman of the Tata empire after Mr.Ratan Tata formally retires in December 2012 on reaching the age of 75. Mr. Misty is the youngest son of construction tycoon... Read more

Supreme Court Grants Bail To Five Corporate Executives Accused In 2G Spectrum Case

November 24 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags: ,

The Supreme Court granted bail to the five corporate executives accused in the 2G spectrum case declaring that the right to bail cannot be denied because of public sentiments against the accused.A Bench of Justices G.S. Singhvi and H.L.Dattu directed the release of Unites MD Sanjay Chandra,Swan Telecom director Vinod Goenka and Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani group executives Hari Nair,... Read more

Ancient Care- Discovery of Sixth Century Hospital

November 23 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags: ,

The discovery of a sixth century hospital at the ancient site of Sirpur-Chattisgarh has excited historians and bureaucrats in India.This unique discovery of the sixth century hospital that housed patients, conducted surgeries and made ayurvedic medicines is located on the banks of Mahanadi River, in the Bar-Nawapura wildlife sanctuary.“ Sirpur was ruled by many dynasties including the Satavahans, Sarvapurias,Somvansies,Panduvansies and... Read more

2G Spectrum Trial Will Be Conducted In TIHAR JAIL

November 23 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

In a surprise move, the 2G Spectrum case trial has been moved to TIHAR Jail by the Delhi High Court. The Defence lawyers and the accused were taken totally by surprise by this move of the Delhi High Court.The accused in the 2G spectrum case and their lawyers vehemently raised objections, telling Special Judge O.P.Saini that they wanted... Read more

West Indian Captain Darren Sammy stresses on consistency

November 22 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

Trailing by two Tests in the three Test series against India, West Indian Captain Darren Sammy said that his team belatedly displayed its promised ’West Indian Captain Darren Sammy’ in the second innings of the Kolkata Test and this brand of cricket has to be played by his team on a consistent basis. The attitude displayed in the... Read more

Division of Uttar Pradesh will not be allowed- Mulayam Singh

November 22 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

Speaking on the resolution passed by the Mayawati Government to divide Uttar Pradesh into four regions, Samajwadi President Mulayam Singh alleged that Mayawati’s government’s resolution to divide UP was meant to “divert attention from charges of corruption dogging the regime.’ Mr. Mulayam Singh declared that his party would oppose every move for the ratification of the decision passed in the... Read more

Stormy winter session of Parliament ahead

November 22 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags:

The country is all set to witness a stormy winter session of Parliament staring on November 22. The Left Parties and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have arrived at an understanding that they will support each other on their respective decisions to move adjournment motions on Tuesday,first day of the winter session of the Parliament.While the Left... Read more

Playing Game with Sachin Tendulkar was special

November 21 | Posted by TamilNetOnline | Featured Tags: ,

Sachin Tendulkar has fascinated West Indian Batsman Kirk Anton Edwards more than anyone else in the opposition ranks in the International scenario. Kirk Edwards thinks playing with Sachin Tendulkar is a special moment. “Actually I fet along very well with Dravid. I admire Laxman. I admire a majority of those guys. But playing a game with Sachin Tendulkar was something... Read more

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