Jindal, former minister charged in coal allocation case

June 11, 2013 17:10

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Industrialist-lawmaker Naveen Jindal and former minister of state for coal Dasari Narayana Rao are among those against whom the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday filed cases for alleged irregularities in coal-block allotments. “It is alleged that two steel and iron companies based in Delhi [...]

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SC dismisses Gujarat cop’s plea in Ishrat Jahan shootout

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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a petition by Additional Director General of Gujarat Police P.P. Pandey challenging an arrest warrant issued against him in the 2004 staged shootout case of Ishrat Jahan and three others. The apex court bench headed by Justice Gyan Sudha Misra [...]

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Case against Jindal Steel, others in coal allocation case

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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday said a case has been filed against Jindal Steel and others for alleged irregularities in allocation coal mines. Raids were being conducted in 19 locations here and in Hyderabad. “It is alleged that two steel and iron companies [...]

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President appeals for awareness on women’s rights

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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday appealed for creation of adequate social awareness on women’s rights and against “barbaric” acts of violence against them. Mukherjee said that women have played and aspire to play a pivotal role in shaping the socio-political and economic development of our country. [...]

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CBI registers fresh cases in coal scam

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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered fresh cases against former minister of state for coal Dasari Narayan Rao and industrialist Naveen Jindal in connection with irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks, a official said Tuesday. “Aprt from these two, a fresh case [...]

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