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Toyota readies Prius recall steps
(9 February 2010)
Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp said it was preparing a global recall of its new Prius model, risking a fresh dent to its battered reputation for quality and reliability.
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Jalan committee to review structure of capital market infrastructure
(9 February 2010)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has set up a committee, headed by former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan, to go into issues emerging after stock exchanges have been converted into "for profit" organisations, SEBI chairman C B Bhave said.
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Religare ties up with Bank of Maharashtra
(9 February 2010)
Religare Securities Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Religare Enterpries Limited, a diversified financial services company, and Bank of Maharashtra entered into a strategic tie-up to launch an online share trading facility Maha-E-Trade.
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France agrees warship sale to Russia
(9 February 2010)
France has agreed to sell a Mistral class warship to Russia, a French official said, despite concerns expressed by Georgia and other countries.
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Union govt has no plans to raise FII investments in debt
(9 February 2010)
The Union Government has no immediate plans to raise the limit on investments from Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) in debt, a senior finance ministry official said.
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PIL against safe recognition for Bt brinjal in Madras HC
(9 February 2010)
A Siddha medical practitioner filed a Public Interest Litigation(PIL) in the Madras High Court challenging Genetic Engineering Approval Committee’s (GEAC) "safe for environment decision" granted to Bt brinjal.
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SC seeks HC’s response on RTI information on judges appointments
(9 February 2010)
The Supreme Court sought the response of all the High Courts in the country on the issue whether the information pertaining to the appointment of High Court and Supreme Court judges should be revealed under the RTI act.
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Punching Rathore no way to settle scores: Law Minister
(9 February 2010)
Reacting to the punching of former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore, convicted in the Ruchika molestation case, Union Minister for Law and Justice M Veerappa Moily said people need to be more "tolerant”.
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AP govt to move SC on muslim quota order
(9 February 2010)
The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to appeal in the Supreme Court against the ruling of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which struck down the law providing four per cent reservation to 15 backward groups within the Muslim Community.
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AP HC rules against reservation for muslims
(9 February 2010)
The Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down the state government’s decision to provide four per cent reservation to the Backward Classes among the Muslim community.
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Delhi HC upholds life term of accused in MAMC rape case
(8 February 2010)
The Delhi High Court upheld the life term of the main accused in the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) rape case where a medical student was raped at knife point just outside her college on the busy Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg eight years ago.
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Lucknow: HC orders desealing of mobile towers in Noida
(8 February 2010)
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government and the Noida Development Authority to deseal the mobile towers within 24 hours.
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Delhi HC puts time frame to complete ‘84 Sikh riots trial
(8 February 2010)
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Courts to adhere to a time frame and complete the trial of the 1984 riots cases within six months.
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Justice Kurian sworn in as CJ of Himachal Pradesh HC
(8 February 2010)
Justice Kurian Joseph was sworn in as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court in a simple yet impressive ceremony held at Raj Bhawan.
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Gordon Brown sets out plans for health service reform
(8 February 2010)
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, facing an election within months, set out plans to overhaul the health service, promising prompt access to cancer specialists and more one-to-one nursing.
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Consumers can pay pending bills in instalments
(8 February 2010)
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) has introduced a unique scheme to collect the pending bills from the consumers providing them the facility to pay their bills in instalments.
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SC rules out confiscation of property under CrPC
(8 February 2010)
In an important ruling the Supreme Court has ruled that the property acquired from the criminal activities within the country cannot be confiscated or attached under chapter VIIA of the CrPC untill and unless the crime has international ramifications.
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TDSAT urges TRAI to strengthen customer care
(8 February 2010)
Chairperson of Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) Justice S B Sinha has urged Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to ensure an effective customer care section of each service provider and address the complaint within a specific time.
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Porsche Design forays into India opens store
(7 February 2010)
As part of its global expansion strategy, Porsche Design, a leading luxury brand in men’s accessories, has entered into the Indian market with the opening of its first store in the national capital.
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FCAC can lead to massive capital flights from India: ASSOCHAM-PWC
(7 February 2010)
ASSOCHAM-PWC study warned that Full Capital Account Convertibility (FCAC) could lead to flight of capital from India, give rise to speculative activities and result in appreciation of currency with reverse consequences on the export front.
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