Jayalalithaa's bail plea hearing adjourned again to 7 October - Livemint

On Tuesday, AIADMK advocates filed a petition before the Karnataka high court to constitute a special bench to hear Jayalalithaa’s bail plea on Wednesday after the vacation bench adjourned it to 6 October on Tuesday morning. Photo: AFPChennai : Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief J. Jayalalithaa will continue to stay in jail as the special vacation bench of the Karnataka high court...

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Jayalalithaa to remain in jail, court defers bail hearing till Oct 7 - Hindustan Times

Providing no relief to jailed Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa , the Karnataka high court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on her bail petition to October 7. The vacation bench of the high court said Wednesday that her bail plea along with the revision petitions challenging her convictions in the disproportionate assets case will be heard by a regular bench next Tuesday."In my considered opinion, this is a matter to be heard by the regular bench," the judge said.Just a day earlier, the HC had agreed to hear her appeal...

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Suspended Gujarat bureaucrat Pradeep Sharma arrested in corruption case - Livemint

A screen grab of Anti Corruption Bureau website.Mumbai: Pradeep Sharma , a senior Gujarat bureaucrat, who took on Narendra Modi over the snoopgate scandal when he was Gujarat chief minister, was on Tuesday arrested in a corruption case, a day after Enforcement Directorate attached his properties for alleged money laundering.“Sharma has been arrested by us under the Prevention of Corruption Act. As per the complaint registered by us on...

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In Hong Kong, Clean and Polite, but a Protest Nonetheless - New York Times

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Suspended Gujarat bureaucrat Pradeep Sharma arrested in corruption case - Livemint

A screen grab of Anti Corruption Bureau website.Mumbai: Pradeep Sharma , a senior Gujarat bureaucrat, who took on Narendra Modi over the snoopgate scandal when he was Gujarat chief minister, was on Tuesday arrested in a corruption case, a day after Enforcement Directorate attached his properties for alleged money laundering.“Sharma has been arrested by us under the Prevention of Corruption Act. As per the complaint registered by us on...

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PM's US Visit: Barack Obama, Narendra Modi vow to boost strategic ties, create ... - Economic Times

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Monday to expand and deepen their countries' strategic partnership and make it a model for the rest of the world.In a joint "vision statement" issued after their first meeting at a White House dinner, the two leaders said they would work together "not just for the benefit of both our nations, but for the benefit of the world."They said their countries would cooperate in security and fight terrorism and back a "rules based" global order in which...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? PM Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma held over graft charge - Indian Express

Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma was arrested from his Ahmedabad residence in wee hours of Tuesday in connection with corruption charges in a land given to a corrugated boxes manufacturing company in Kutch where in his wife has also been a partner.Sharma, who recently had moved court to file an FIR against PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah for allegedly snooping him and a woman architect, alleged that he had been manipulated...

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Shiv Sena will not win more than 20-22 seats: Narayan Rane - IBNLive

Tuljapur (Maharashtra): Former Industries Minister Narayan Rane took potshots at the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, claiming that it will not get more than 20-22 seats in the October 10 state Assembly elections."So Uddhav Thackeray is now dreaming to be the CM of Maharashtra but can he become the CM by only giving big talks? Shiv Sena can never come to power in Maharashtra because they will not be able to win more than 20-22 seats on...

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Narendra Modi gifts Gita, Martin Luther King memorabilia to Barack Obama - Financial Express

SummaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for US President Barack Obama...Keeping in mind the two people US President Barack Obama admired most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for him which included a 'Gita by Gandhi' in Khadi cover and audio-video clips from the 1959 India visit of Martin Luther King."The Prime Minister has brought several gifts. At the personal level, he has brought a special edition of Gita by Gandhi Ji. This is Gandhi Ji's interpretation of Gita. The book was published...

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Narendra Modi gifts Gita, Martin Luther King memorabilia to Barack Obama - Financial Express

SummaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for US President Barack Obama...Keeping in mind the two people US President Barack Obama admired most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for him which included a 'Gita by Gandhi' in Khadi cover and audio-video clips from the 1959 India visit of Martin Luther King."The Prime Minister has brought several gifts. At the personal level, he has brought a special edition of Gita by Gandhi Ji. This is Gandhi Ji's interpretation of Gita. The book was published...

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Central govt offices to close early tomorrow ahead of Clean India campaign - The Hindu

The Hindu A staff keeps brooms lined up before Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan launches Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at FCI Headquarters, in New Delhi on Monday. Several ministers symbolically swept their premises ahead of the formal launch of Clean India campaign, by Prime Mininster Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014. Photo: S. SubramaniumModi to administer cleanliness pledge on Oct 2All central government offices in South Block, North Block and...

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Narendra Modi gifts Gita, Martin Luther King memorabilia to Barack Obama - Financial Express

SummaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for US President Barack Obama...Keeping in mind the two people US President Barack Obama admired most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for him which included a 'Gita by Gandhi' in Khadi cover and audio-video clips from the 1959 India visit of Martin Luther King."The Prime Minister has brought several gifts. At the personal level, he has brought a special edition of Gita by Gandhi Ji. This is Gandhi Ji's interpretation of Gita. The book was published...

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Narendra Modi gifts Gita, Martin Luther King memorabilia to Barack Obama - Financial Express

SummaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for US President Barack Obama...Keeping in mind the two people US President Barack Obama admired most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose gifts for him which included a 'Gita by Gandhi' in Khadi cover and audio-video clips from the 1959 India visit of Martin Luther King."The Prime Minister has brought several gifts. At the personal level, he has brought a special edition of Gita by Gandhi Ji. This is Gandhi Ji's interpretation of Gita. The book was published...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? PM Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? PM Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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Maruti Suzuki to Recall Nearly 70000 Cars to Repair Harness Fitment - NDTV

Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday said it is calling 69,555 diesel cars to inspect and repair the wiring harness fitment. Among those recalled are 55,938 units of old Dzire, 12,486 units of old Swift and 1,131 units of Ritz manufactured between March 8, 2010 and August 11, 2013."The problem was noticed based on feedback monitoring and internal checks by the company. Accordingly proactive action has been initiated in the interest of customers," Maruti said in a statement.This is the second time when Maruti Suzuki is recalling such a...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? PM Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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PM Modi at Madison Square: Let's sell dreams to the diaspora - Firstpost

It’s been two days since prime minister Narendra Modi wowed the capacity crowd of overzealous NRIs at the Madison Square Garden, but its reverberations are yet to subside. Undoubtedly, it was the most impactful visit of an Indian leader on American soil and the international media justifiably went to town with it.Now that the excitement is slowly settling down, the most important question is what any communications specialist would ask...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? PM Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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PM Modi at Madison Square: Let's sell dreams to the diaspora - Firstpost

It’s been two days since prime minister Narendra Modi wowed the capacity crowd of overzealous NRIs at the Madison Square Garden, but its reverberations are yet to subside. Undoubtedly, it was the most impactful visit of an Indian leader on American soil and the international media justifiably went to town with it.Now that the excitement is slowly settling down, the most important question is what any communications specialist would ask...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? PM Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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Prettiest Gita of them all? Modi's khadi covered gift to Obama is special - Firstpost

When Narendra Modi gifted a Bhagvad Gita to the Japanese emperor he quipped that television talk-shows would create a “toofan” of controversy about it. But actually there’s nothing controversial about gifting the Gita. It’s a lovely and thoughtful gift especially for a powerful politician who probably has everything.You can never go wrong with a book that inspires. It’s far better than a tacky replica of the Taj Mahal, does not take up...

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Tweaking 'wilful defaulter' definition to cover directors: Raghuram Rajan - Times of India

The author has posted comments on this article PTI | Sep 30, 2014, 03.11PM IST Share on Linkedin Email this article Print this article Share on Reditt RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.MUMBAI: RBI governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said the Reserve Bank of India is in the process of redefining the definition of "wilful defaulters" so as to bring the directors of defaulting companies under its ambit."The (Calcutta high court had...

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