Ex-coal secy HC Gupta and other officials were later granted statutory bail as the jail term was below four years.
Displaying earnest, government will seek the views of jurists and former judges on the proposed Judicial Appointments Commission bill it plans to bring in Parliament to replace the present collegium system where judges appoint judges.
As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.
Congress on Tuesday cautioned against probe "inspired by political vendetta", as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ordered filing of an FIR against its party leader and Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily alleging collusion in hike in prices of natural gas from KG basin.
The agency had summoned Singh earlier also, but then he had excused himself stating his official commitments.
Under attack from BJP on corruption charges, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh filed three defamation cases against Arun Jaitley and other party leaders, accusing them of unleashing a malicious campaign against him and his family through media to tarnish his image.
A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against Pankaj Bhujbal.
Chidambaram, 74, is in judicial custody till October 17 in the INX Media corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.
Union Minister Milind Deora on Tuesday disagreed with Maharashtra government's rejection of the judicial commission of inquiry report on Adarsh Housing scam which indicted several politicians including three former chief ministers for "blatant violations".
Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.
In a setback to Maharashtra's former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, a special court on Saturday rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's plea to drop his name from the list of accused in the Adarsh scam case.
As many as 17 three star generals will retire before General Bajwa hangs his boots, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.
Central Administrative Tribunal says orders unjustified and against principles of natural justice. Nitin Sethi reports
Terming the current rule which disqualifies candidates upon conviction 'incapable' of keeping criminals away from electoral politics, the law commission has recommended that disqualification should happen upon framing of charges in cases punishable by five years in jail or more.
Asserting that it had nothing to fear, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday lashed out at the Congress over the 'snoopgate' probe issue, accusing it of "stooping low" in "desperation" and said the next government would be within its rights to review the "malafide" last-minute decision.
'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'
'These things are not forgotten, it will haunt the Supreme Court for a long time.'
The ED summons have come close on the heels of filing of a chargesheet by the CBI against Singh, his wife and others for allegedly amassing assets worth around Rs 10 crore disproportionate to their known sources of income.
A data on the ethics of Indian politicians.
'Imran Khan hopes to fulfill the dreams of the founders of of Pakistan in establishing an Islamic Welfare State.' 'The grave situation of the economy makes realisation of this dream very difficult,' points out Colonel R N Ghosh Dastidar (retd).
He was subjected to a marathon 10-hour questioning on Thursday by ED investigators.
I'm still rooting for you, because you may yet be able to do something good for Delhi. But you and your party will have to get a reality check and some discipline, says Mitali Saran.
The court granted the relief to the two saying they were no longer required for custodial interrogation and have been asked to furnish a personal bond of Rs five lakh each and two sureties of the like amount.
'Birla only made representations to then PM for coal blocks allocation.'
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday questioned former Indian air force Chief S P Tyagi and two others in connection with alleged irregularities in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.
Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.
Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?
The Beijing number 2 Intermediate People's Court, which is conducting the trial, announced the stiff verdict handing down death sentence to 60-year-old Liu, state-run Xinhua news agency reported quoting verdict.
The International Cricket Council might have confirmed that the tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir can return to cricket after the expire of their bans, but a divided house seems to have emerged in Pakistani cricket.
A Delhi court on Tuesday ordered forthwith release of Arvind Kejriwal from Tihar Jail after the Aam Aadmi Party leader furnished the bail bond in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by Nitin Gadkari, changing his earlier stand against it.
Shah also attacked the Congress and said "the party was finished in the country due to corruption and family rule."
He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.
'We're going to campaign across the country to convince more candidates to endorse some/all of these issues -- and hold them to their promises if and when they are elected.'
A Supreme Court advocate and an Indian Institute of Technology Delhi alumnus, Somnath Bharti is convinced that he is today in a position to transform the judicial system of the country. Somesh Jha reports
It was unthinkable that the probe was handed over to police and not the CBI, Rajkhowa said.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three more months to the Central Bureau of Investigation to provide details about all registered non-governmental organisations in the country and whether they file balance sheets before the authority.
Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the international community to respect the ruling on Nasheed.
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