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A Raja challenges findings of JPC Times Now
Former Telecom Minister A Raja may not have got a chance to depose before the JPC in connection with the 2G spectrum scam. Nonetheless, he has challenged the findings of the JPC, with a point-by-point rebuttal of the report. This move from Raja comes even as t...2:40
NDA all set to rake up 2G report in Parliament Headlines Today
The second half of the Budget session is likely to be a stormy one with the Opposition up in arms over the JPC draft report on 2G spectrum scam.1:17
JPC reluctant to hear A Raja? Times Now
Former Telecom Minister and 2G scam accused A Raja has written to Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman PC Chacko, reiterating his demand to depose before the JPC. He has claimed that the letter he received from Lok Sabha secretariat didn't even recognize his...4:51
Top jurist backs Raja's plea Headlines Today
Eminent jurist KTS Tulsi is backing former Telecom Minister A Raja's plea, who wants to testify before the JPC on the 2G scam. He says that the hearing on the scam would be incomplete without listening to Raja's version. This puts a pressure on the Congress wh...1:32
DMK backs Raja on 2G deposition Times Now
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supports jailed leader A Raja in his decision to depose in front of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, probing the 2G spectrum allocation scam. The former telecom minister had written to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, as well as the J...1:10
Spectrum:Court to examine chargesheet against NDA JAIHIND TV
A CBI special court will examine the charge-sheet in the allocation of additional spectrum during the NDA regime today. The charge-sheet has named three telecom firms as accused in the case in which the Department of Telecommunication had allegedly allocated t...3:27
DMK wants a debate in Lok Sabha on 2G report Times Now
Although silent on the issue of FDI in retail, DMK has given a notice in Lok Sabha for a debate on the CAG report on 2G loss. DMK has given the notice in the wake of revelations by former director general of CAG RP Singh of exaggerated presumptive loss in 2G s...1:56
Notice by DMK in Parliament to discuss 2G report Times Now
In the wake of revelations by former director general of CAG RP Singh of exaggerated presumptive loss in 2G spectrum announcement, DMK has given notice in the Parliament to discuss the 2G report. Congress game plan seems to work as its ally DMK's notice will h...4:05
Kapil Sibal condemns Mumbai girl's arrest Times Now
Reacting to the arrest of a Mumbai girl who posted an alleged anti-Bal Thackeray comment on her Facebook wall, Telecom and IT Minister Kapil Sibal says that this is a serious misuse of the law. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has justified the action of Maharashtra polic...36:56
Congress defends 2G auction Headlines Today
Congress leaders including Finance Minister P Chidambaram, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tiwari has come out defending the 2G auction after Opposition called the auction a flop show. Chidambaram says that the gov...35:36
GoM defends 2G auction Times Now
While Finance Minister P Chidambram says the 2G spectrum auction is not over and the government will make substantial gains once the process is complete, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal terms the poor response to the 2G spectrum as the 'hen that laid golden eggs ...46:39
Market Hour | Sibal supports spectrum fee & more ET NOW
On Market Hour: Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal supports levying one time spectrum fees but says the Cabinet will take the final decision. Market Hour speaks to Rajan Mathews from COAI, Swati Kulkarni from UTI AMC and Mohit Sarat from Luthra & Luthra for their re...27:22
Govt gloats over SC verdict on 2G auctions Headlines Today
Finance Minister P Chidambaram, Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid hold a joint presser to welcome the Supreme Court verdict on the Presidential reference. The apex court ruled that since the prime purpose of the governme...47:22
Market Hour| Inflation, Spain 2013 Budget & more ET NOW
On Market Hour: Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, RBI talks about concerns over inflationary risks; Rakesh Jhunjhunwala of RARE Enterprises on Global Insights with Punita Sinha Kumar about sectors to bet on; Dhiraj Sachdev and Varun Lohchad on where investors sh...17:34
Sibal reacts to the SC judgement on auctions Headlines Today
In the backdrop of the Supreme Court's observation on the allocation of natural resources, Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal provides the government's detailed response. Claiming that the SC judgement has brought clarity on the issue of auctions, he adds that...3:01
Sibal welcomes clarity on auction Times Now
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal speaks at a news conference following the Supreme Court's clarification on the Presidential reference. The SC stated that the auction order was restricted to the telecom spectrum and not to all natural resources. This has strengthe...1:09
BJP leaders meet to decide strategy on 2G verdict Headlines Today
On the backfoot after a very long time, the BJP has been left red-faced by the Supreme Court verdict on Finance Minister P Chidambaram. The BJP top brass have now come together for an emergency meeting, in a bid to restructure their strategy on the 2G spectrum...4:28
Swamy: Will file review petition in Supreme Court Headlines Today
Perturbed by the Supreme Court's verdict on his plea to name Chidambaram as co-accused in the 2G scam, Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy announces that he will file a review petition in the court. Calling the judgement 'bad', Swamy reiterates that Chida...3:42
SC gives big respite to P Chidambaram Headlines Today
The big respite given to Finance Minister P Chidambaram has boosted the confidence of the Congress party. This verdict has proven to be a complete loss of face for the BJP, which was gunning for P Chidambaram. The apex court has rejected petitioner Subramania...6:55
Supreme Court gives Cong a new lease of life Headlines Today
At a time when it has when it is being cornered by the BJP-led opposition over the Coalgate scam, the Congress-led UPA is gifted a new lease of life. The Supreme Court gave a clean chit to Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G case. The apex court dismissed...5:04
Cong comes out against the BJP all guns blazing Times Now
Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari calls for the BJP to revisit its stand on the Congress, while Kapil Sibal uses this opportunity to slam the opposition for relentlessly taking on the government's top officials. The Congress has found courage to stand their ...7:08
SC: No evidence for criminal conspiracy Times Now
The Supreme Court has let Finance Minister P Chidambaram off the hook, all but giving a clean chit in the 2G spectrum allocation scam. Supreme Court has rejected Subramanian Swamy's plea of 'criminal conspiracy' against him. The Congress welcomes the decision,...14:19
SC dismisses 'criminal conspiracy' plea against FM Times Now
Huge relief for Finance Minister P Chidambaram as the plea of 'criminal conspiracy' levelled by Subramanian Swamy against him is dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Congress welcomes the decision, claiming that their stand to support Chidambaram has been vindi...20:30
Allies stand united with Cong in Chidambaram's win Headlines Today
The winds have begun blowing in the favour of the Congress, as the allies of the Congress have come out strongly in favour of Chidambaram and the UPA. The Supreme Court's decision to grant the Finance Minister a clean chit has been widely accepted, leaving the...12:07
Ambika Soni: Chidambaram has been vindicated Headlines Today
The Congress has now upped the ante buoyed by the Supreme Court's decision to give Chidambaram a huge reprieve. The apex court decided that Finance Minister P Chidambaram cannot be made a co-accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, as there is no evidence t...8:33
SC verdict on FM leaves opposition red-faced Headlines Today
The Supreme Court has passed its verdict on the Finance Minister's alleged involvement in the 2G scam, and the final say is that P Chidambaram is faultless. The apex court's decision to quash Subramanian Swamy's petition of 'criminal conspiracy' has left the o...12:10
SC: Swamy's petition not maintainable Headlines Today
The tables have turned on the opposition, as the Supreme Court gives a clean chit to Finance Minister P Chidambaram in connection with the 2G allocation scam. The Opposition, which was earlier gunning for the Finance Minister's resignation, has now been stunne...27:21
SC grants reprieve to P Chidambaram Times Now
The Finance Minister P Chidambaram can finally breathe easy, as the Supreme Court has rejected Subramanian Swamy's plea of 'criminal conspiracy' against him. The Congress welcomes the decision, claiming that their stand to support Chidambaram has been vindicat...4:33
Sibal: National law to stop abuse of social media Headlines Today
Telecom minister Kapil Sibal says Facebook and Google have recognised the sensitivity of the issue which created a threat to communal harmony and are cooperating with the govt. He hopes for a national law to stop abuse of social media based on public interest....5:57
Sibal wants law to prevent social media misuse Headlines Today
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has said that India needs a national law to prevent the abuse of social networking sites like facebook and twitter. He has said that facebook and Google have realized the need to monitor content as facebook has agreed to block user...0:45
Finance Min Chidambaram takes corrective measures Headlines Today
In what could spell a relief to the telecom operators, Vodafone, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has ordered a review of provisions that have a retrospective effect. This move is also likely to build investor confidence in India. The retrospective tax cha...3:14
Ajay Maken's letter to PM leaked Headlines Today
In another case of a highly confidential document being leaked, the CBI receives a letter written by Sports Minister Ajay Maken to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The letter seeks the Prime Minister's intervention in a Chinese Telecom giant's visa problems....3:17
CBI finds Maken's letter to PM Headlines Today
The CBI investigating Abhishek Verma's arms deal case, finds a letter written by the then MoS for Home Ajay Maken to the PM. The letter seeks the Prime Minister's intervention in a Chinese Telecom giant's visa problems.4:21
Raja's plea in Delhi HC Times Now
2G scam accused A Raja files a petition in the Delhi High Court demanding that all charges against him be dismissed. The Delhi High Court has now issued a notice to the CBI on Raja's petition. Raja's petition to dismiss all charges against him is based on the ...2:51
Raja threatens to drag CAG to Court Headlines Today
2G scam accused A Raja, plays the victim and blames the CAG. He threatens to drag CAG to Court and says that stories were implanted because he had allegedly tried to expose a telecom cartel who were deciding the prices for auction.3:35
Chidambaram to head EGoM on telecom Headlines Today
It is certain now that Home Minister P Chidambaram will be heading the EGoM. The EGoM has been headless since Pranab Mukherjee resigned and Sharad Pawar excused himself from the Chairmanship stating personal attacks made on him during the 2G scam.3:45
Big guns to play witness in 2G? | July 3, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | Big guns in both the political and corporate sectors feature in JPC's list of witnesses in the 2G scam. The question remains, will the Ministers be left out and the bureaucrats prosecuted in place of the lawmakers?2:21
Sharad Pawar quits as head of Telecom EGoM Headlines Today
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has resigned as the Chairman of the Telecom Empowered Group of Ministers. The Union Minister wrote to the Prime Minister asking to recuse himself because he didn't want to be targeted in controversies surrounding the 2G spectr...3:03
Pawar resigns as head of the EGoM | June 2, 2012 Headlines Today
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has quit as the head of the EGoM. The Prime Minister accepted Pawar's resignation after receiving a letter from the Union Minister claiming that he was 'overworked'. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Sharad Pawar has ...2:17
Pawar quits as the head of spectrum EGoM Aaj Tak
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar has quit as the head of EGoM on telecom spectrum. The post fell vacant after Pranab Mukherjee quit all posts to contest as President. Pawar wrote a letter to the Prime Minister.6:26
Govt divided on writing off 2G loss | June 2, 2012 Headlines Today
NEWSNIGHT | Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar team up against Kapil Sibal, as the government remains sharply divided on whether or not to write off the Rs 1.7 lakh crore 2G debt. Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal stands isolated in...2:01
Sharad Pawar opts out of Telecom EGoM Times Now
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar writes to the Prime Minister, seeking to step down as the Telecom Empowered Group of Ministers. Allegations have been made in the past that Sharad Pawar had connections to those accused in the 2G scam. With close associates su...1:02
A Raja silent on PM as witness in 2G case Headlines Today
A Raja, former Telecom Minister and the main accused in the 2G spectrum scam, returned to rousing welcome in the Nilgiris. Declaring himself 'competent enough' to defend himself in the case, he declined comment on whether Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should b...5:15
Chennai readies itself for the return of 'A Raja' Headlines Today
Prime accused in the 2G allocation scam, A Raja, finally gets permission to visit his family in Tamil Nadu; DMK prepares a grand welcome for his return.2:17
DMK prepares a grand welcome fit for 'A Raja' Headlines Today
The DMK gears up to accord former telecom Minister A Raja a grand welcome, taking for granted that his travel petition to go to Chennai is approved.1:48
Battle between brothers widens DMK rift Times Now
The standoff between Karunanidhi's sons Azhagiri and Stalin intensifies, as the two play a tug-of-war for the former telecom Minister A Raja's support.11:57
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No roaming charges across India Aaj Tak
Union Minister Kapil Sibal announces a new telecom policy that works towards zero roaming charges within the country.21:09
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No more roaming charges in India: Kapil Sibal TV9 AP
The new telecom policy announced by Union Minister Kapil Sibal does away with roaming charges across the country.11:51
Mobiles should be empowerment devices: Kapil Sibal Times Now
Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal announces a new telecom policy which works towards free roaming within India.2:33
No more roaming charges within India India TV
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal announces a new telecom policy that works towards no roaming charges within the country.10:36
Union Min Kapil Sibal unveils new telecom policy Headlines Today
Union Minister Kapil Sibal announces a new telecom policy that abolishes national roaming charges, offers number portability and aims to delink spectrum and license.3:21
Kapil Sibal announces new telecom policy Aaj Tak
Kapil Sibal announces a new telecom policy approved by the Union cabinet that talks about zero roaming charges.23:56
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Business Day on ET Now brings you in-depth updates on the key events and developments in the stock market and India Inc.3:55
Commerce Minister blames TRAI Headlines Today
Commerce Minister Anand Sharma writes to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, holding Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) responsible for the economic crisis faced by the nation.1:02
Anand Sharma blames TRAI for economic turmoil Headlines Today
Corporate Affairs Minister Anand Sharma writes to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee holding Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) responsible for the economic crisis in the country.3:51
Anand Sharma slams TRAI Headlines Today
Commerce Minister Anand Sharma snubs Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for causing economic turmoil in the country.2:04
Media attack: Will Raja apologise? Times Now
After the incidence of A Raja's supporters attacking the media outside his residence, the question is what action will be taken against those who saw fit to attack journalists?24:39
A Raja attends Parliament Headlines Today
A Raja, accused in the 2G spectrum case and out on bail, attends the Parliament.1:56
A Raja's supporters attack media Times Now
Close to 50 supporters of former Telecom Minister, A Raja, attack the media gathered outside the MP's residence in Delhi.4:30
A Raja's supporters attack media Times Now
Inebriated supporters of former Telecom Minister A Raja, who were celebrating his release on bail, attack media outside his residence.23:57
A Raja walks out of Tihar jail Times Now
Former Telecom Minister A Raja, main accused in the 2G spectrum case, walks out of jail after 15 months of incarceration.4:18
DMK divided over A Raja's return Headlines Today
Not everyone in DMK seems to wholeheartedly welcome former Telecom Minister A Raja, who has been granted bail, to the party.7:33
Jayalalitha reacts A Raja's bail Times Now
Reacting to the bail of former Telecom Minister A Raja, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister hints the possibility of the 2G spectrum case being diluted.0:56
A Raja's bail | Kanimozhi refuses to comment Times Now
DMK MP Kanimozhi, co-accused in the 2G spectrum scam, refuses to comment on former Telecom Minister A Raja's bail.3:47
Raja granted bail in 2G case Headlines Today
A Raja get bail in the 2G spectrum case despite opposition from CBI.1:40
2G scam | CBI court grants bail to A Raja Times Now
A Delhi court grants bail to former Telecom Minister A Raja in connection with the 2G spectrum case.1:39
DMK defended Raja: Thirumal Shiva Times Now
DMK MP Thirumal Shiva remarks that the party has always backed former Telecom Minister A Raja.1:40
Upto the Court to decide: PM on Raja's bail Times Now
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, declining to comment on A Raja being granted bail, says it is for the Courts to decide.9:25
2G scam | Raja gets bail after 15 months in jail Times Now
A Delhi court grants bail to former Telecom Minister A Raja, chief accused in the 2G spectrum scam.16:08
2G specturm scam | A Raja gets bail Headlines Today
Former Telecom Minister, A Raja, gets bail in the 2G spectrum case.0:43
2G scam | A Raja gets bail Times Now
After spending 15 months in the Tihar jail, former Telecom Minister, A Raja, gets bail on grounds of parity.2:19
Former Telecom Minister awaits bail order Headlines Today
Former Telecom Minister, A Raja, eagerly awaits the decision of the Special CBI Court on his first application for bail.1:35
Will A Raja get bail? Times Now
Former Telecom Minister, A Raja's bail application, on grounds of parity, will be heard by a Special CBI Court on May 15.1:06
2G scam | Will Raja get bail? Headlines Today
Former Telecom Minister, A Raja's bail application, on grounds of parity, will be heard by a Special CBI Court on May 15.1:36
Special CBI Court to hear A Raja's bail plea Times Now
A Special CBI Court will hear A Raja's bail plea on the grounds of parity with others accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case today.6:31
Arun Jaitley lashes out at Chidambaram Headlines Today
Arun Jaitley lashes out at Chidambaram in the Parliament, and produces evidence in the Aircel-Maxis deal case.1:40
Pranab Mukherjee defends Chidambaram Headlines Today
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee defends Home Minister P Chidambaram, in the Aircel-Maxis deal.7:49
BJP takes on Chidambaram & Sibal Times Now
In a press conference, BJP takes on Home Minister P Chidambaram on Aircel-Maxis deal and HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on the Ambedkar cartoon row.2:42
CBI opposes Raja's bail plea Times Now
The CBI opposes the bail plea of former Telecom Minister A Raja, saying he might influence the trial and witnesses who are yet to depose before the court.13:50
Court reserves Raja bail plea order Times Now
Delhi Court reserves its order on former Telecom Minister A Raja's bail plea till May 15.23:56
Raja bail verdict on May 15 Headlines Today
A special CBI court reserved its order on the bail plea of former Telecom Minister A Raja till May 15.4:00
Raja's bail plea hearing in Delhi Court Headlines Today
Former Telecom Minister A Raja, in jail since February 2, 2011, seeks bail in the 2G scam case in a Delhi Court.6:13
BJP seeks clarifications from Chidambaram Times Now
BJP gives notices in both houses of the Parliament to seek further clarifications on the Aircel-Maxis deal from the Home Minister P Chidambaram.3:40
Raja should be protected: Subramanian Swamy Headlines Today
Janata party President Subramanian Swamy, chief petitioner in the 2G spectrum case, remarks that former Telecom Minister A Raja faces life threats.3:08
2G case: Raja to get bail? Headlines Today
A Delhi Court is set to decide bail plea hearing of former Telecom Minister A Raja, in custody since February 2, 2011 in the 2G scam case.9:57
TRAI Chairman to retire, no successor yet Headlines Today
With the TRAI chairman JS Sarma retiring on Sunday, there is a divided opinion on succession.2:10
2G scam | Raja moves Court for bail Times Now
Former Telecom Minister, A Raja, applies for bail on grounds that the cases against him are fabricated.5:03
Former Telecom Secretary granted bail Headlines Today
The Supreme Court grants bail to former Telecom Secretary Siddharth Behrua.3:45
Finance Minister likely to soften budget blows Headlines Today
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is likely to take a relook at some of his controversial 2012-13 budget proposals, including retrospective taxes.18:16
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Crucial meet on 2G spectrum pricing Times Now
A crucial meeting between Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and telecom companies on the 2G spectrum pricing begins in the national capital.4:56
S&P revises its outlook on India to negative Headlines Today
Global rating agency Standard and Poor revises its outlook on India's long-term rating from stable to negative.33:49
S&P cuts India's outlook to negative Times Now
Ratings agency Standard and Poor's downgrades India's outlook to negative from stable.0:50
TRAI proposes steep minimum price Headlines Today
Mobile phone charges are likely to go up as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) proposes a steep minimum price for 2G spectrum auction.15:10
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