Don’t touch policy-making power, Chhattisgarh tells SC
August 1st, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Wednesday said in the Supreme Court that the government should continue to have the freedom to frame policies for the "alienation, transfer and allocation ... Read more...
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Revenue not the only aim of resource allocation, SC told (Lead)
July 20th, 2012 - 12:39 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that the "common good" as enshrined in the constitution and not just the consideration of financial gain was ... Read more...
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Auction of resources would hit investments, apex court told (Lead)
July 18th, 2012 - 12:43 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The investment climate in India would be affected if the Supreme Court's verdict on allocating natural resources through auction was allowed to survive, the ... Read more...
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Auction can’t be only mode of alloting resources, SC told (Lead)
July 12th, 2012 - 10:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The government Thursday told the Supreme Court that it had no problem in allocating natural resources in a transparent, fair and non-discriminatory manner but auction ... Read more...
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Government panel wants natural resources’ auction, SC told
July 11th, 2012 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) Wednesday told the Supreme Court that while the government was resisting auctioning of natural resources, its own high-powered ... Read more...
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Chinese firm offers to buy US plane maker
July 11th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 11 (IANS) A Chinese helicopter engine manufacturer plans to buy the US' aircraft maker Hawker Beechcraft Inc. for $1.79 billion, it was reported here Wednesday.The Superior Aviation Beijing ... Read more...
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Boxer Evander Holyfield forced to move out of his foreclosed home
July 10th, 2012 - 8:05 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Georgia, July 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Boxer Evander Holyfield has moved out of his Georgia mansion under duress. It may be recalled that the retired boxer has been going through a hard time ... Read more...
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Auction of resources rational option, apex court told (Second Lead)
June 4th, 2012 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) told the Supreme Court Monday that auction was the only "rational and legal" way for allocating the nation's ... Read more...
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Auction of resources rational option, apex court told (Lead)
June 4th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) told the Supreme Court Monday that auction was the only "rational and legal" way for allocating the nation's ... Read more...
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2G case: Government petition seeks court verdict review
March 2nd, 2012 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The central government Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its Feb 2 judgment striking down the "first come first served" policy for grant ... Read more...
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PM satisfied with Chidambaram’s explanation
December 17th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
On board Air India One, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday gave a virtual clean chit to Home Minister P. Chidambaram on the controversy over his alleged ... Read more...
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Pune farmers protest to lift the ban on onion export
February 15th, 2011 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Pune, Feb 15 (ANI): Hundreds of farmers of Maharashtra in western India, engaged in cultivating onions, gathered at Pune to stage a protest rally demanding withdrawal of ban on export of their ... Read more...
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BJP challenges PM on ISRO agreement
February 8th, 2011 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Stepping up the attack on the government over the ISRO S-band allocation, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday sought answers from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on ... Read more...
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‘Centre’s action on 2G issue subject to outcome of petition’ (Lead)
February 1st, 2011 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday said whatever steps the central government takes to regularise 2G spectrum licences of firms which failed to fulfil their rollout obligations would ... Read more...
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Clamour rises for Raja’s resignation, Congress defends him (Roundup)
November 13th, 2010 - 11:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Despite opposition parties mounting pressure on the government to act against Telecom Minister A. Raja over his alleged role in the allotment of 2G spectrum in ... Read more...
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The Dad Of The Olsen Twins Is Purportedly Bankrupt
June 27th, 2010 - 8:00 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 27, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): In a rather distressing piece of news, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s Dad, David Olsen, has filed for insolvency. He is also encountering foreclosure on ... Read more...
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World’s largest industrial auctioneer Ritchie Bros. to conduct third unreserved public auction in In
June 3rd, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by ANI
Hyderabad, June 3 (ANI-Business Wire India): After two successful unreserved public equipment auctions in India, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer, returns to Hyderbad to hold another equipment auction on ... Read more...
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‘Field of Dreams’ For Sale
May 14th, 2010 - 9:21 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 14, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): ‘Field of Dreams’, Iowa’s world-famous landmark, has been put on the market. The site was able to magnetize sightseers after the recognition of the 1989 ... Read more...
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J Lo’s ex-hubby says court fight has left him bankrupt
April 26th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
New York, April 26 (ANI): Actress Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband, Ojani Noa, is filing for bankruptcy, claiming that the legal battle over the couple's private home videos has left him broke and ... Read more...
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Rare penny set to sell for $300,000
December 30th, 2009 - 10:49 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 30 (IANS) A Canadian penny is set to sell for more than $300,000.
The penny, which is a rare vintage coin with the image of King George V, will be auctioned ... Read more...
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MJ merchandise stolen from storage lock-up
August 15th, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 15 (ANI): Merchandise worth millions of dollars belonging to late King of Pop Michael Jackson has reported been stolen from a storage lock-up in Las Vegas by a businessman ... Read more...
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President condoles passing away of artist Tyeb Mehta
July 3rd, 2009 - 6:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil has condoled the passing away of the renowned artist Tyeb Mehta.In her condolence message, President Patil said, "Mehta was a celebrated artist ... Read more...
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Vice President condoles demise of Tyeb Mehta
July 3rd, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari has deeply condoled the demise of Tyeb Mehta, renowned artist and recipient of Padma Bhushan.In his condolence message, Ansari said that a ... Read more...
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Noted artist Tyeb Mehta passes away
July 2nd, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, July 2 (ANI): Noted artist Tyeb Mehta passed away at his residence here on Thursday morning.Mehta was suffering from a heart ailment.The 83-year-old artist holds the record for the highest ... Read more...
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Dead king of Pop Michael Jackson also king of debt
June 26th, 2009 - 7:09 pm ICT by John Le Fevre
King of Pop Michael Jackson died leaving behind a mountain of debt almost as legendary as his musical career.
On the brink of a comeback tour at the time of his death, ... Read more...
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Chennai industrialist buys cinema multiplex for Rs.80 crore
May 1st, 2009 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Paramasivam Pillai, a city-based industrialist, purchased a landmark cinema multiplex here through public auction for over Rs.80 crore, its auctioneers said Friday.
"With four cinemas and a seating capacity ... Read more...
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Jacko’s property’s sale finally cancelled
April 15th, 2009 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
New York, April 15 (ANI): The sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia has finally been cancelled, hours after an extensive collection of the pop star's belongings went on view for a public ... Read more...
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Protest will continue till land is returned, says Mamata (Second Lead)
August 24th, 2008 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) Opposition Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Sunday said the protest by thousands to demand that Tata Motors return 400 acres taken for its small car factory project in ... Read more...
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Jacko retains ownership of his Neverland ranch
March 14th, 2008 - 12:40 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar 14 (ANI): Pop star Michael Jackson has managed to refinance his Neverland ranch, avoiding a public auction of the property that had been scheduled next week.The Thriller hitmakers attorney ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson saves his ranch from foreclosure
March 14th, 2008 - 4:03 am ICT by admin
DPA
Los Angeles, March 14 (DPA) Michael Jackson has saved his Neverland ranch from becoming another victim of the US housing crisis. Lawyers for the reclusive former pop star announced Thursday that they ... Read more...
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Britney warned she could end up bankrupt
March 2nd, 2008 - 4:49 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar 2 (ANI): Britney Spears has been warned by financial advisers that she could be out of money within four years.According to newly released court documents, the troubled singer had a ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson fails to pay mortgage for Los Angeles home
March 1st, 2008 - 5:14 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): Michael Jacksons financial condition seems to have worsened, for the public documents have revealed that the singer has failed to pay mortgage for his Los Angeles home.According to ... Read more...
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch to be auctioned
February 27th, 2008 - 3:29 pm ICT by admin
DPA
San Francisco, Feb 27 (DPA) Former popstar Michael Jackson could lose his California Neverland Ranch next month if he does not settle a $25 million debt by the middle of March, local ... Read more...
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Jacko’s Neverland heading for the auction block?
February 27th, 2008 - 1:21 pm ICT by admin
Washington, February 27 (ANI): Pop star Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch may be sold at a public auction on March 19, a San Francisco-based title company has said.Financial Title Co. says that ... Read more...
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Vigilance probe into Kochi Cyber City land deal
February 18th, 2008 - 11:08 pm ICT by admin
Thrissur, Feb 18 (IANS) The controversial land deal for the $1 billion Cyber City project in Kerala has now come under scrutiny for possible evasion of land registration fee to the government. ... Read more...
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