SC hands over GPF scam probe to CBI
New Delhi, September 23
The Supreme Court today directed the CBI to probe the Ghaziabad GPF scam, allegedly involving some judges, and submit its report within three months. A Bench headed by Justice Arijit Pasayat asked the CBI to nominate an investigating officer to lead the probe with the assistance of the Uttar Pradesh government officials and taking infrastructure facilities from that state.

Nuke Deal
Manmohan hopeful
On Board PM’s Special Aircraft, September 23
Ahead of his meeting with President George W Bush, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was today not sure that a Congressional approval for the Indo-US Nuclear deal was coming before Thursday but was still hopeful.

When Punjab said no-no to a nano project
Chandigarh, September 23
Even as Punjab and many other states in the country are bending over backwards inviting Ratan Tata to set up the Nano car project in their state, the Congress led government in Punjab had, two years ago, “considered and rejected” the project.

Khanduri orders probe into killing of Christians
Dehra Dun, September 23
While Christians felt scared after the murder of two Christian missionaries in Dehra Dun district, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Maj-Gen B.C. Khanduri (retd), taking note of the incident, has asked the police to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book.

Delhi Blasts
Manhunt in Azamgarh
Azamgarh, September 23
Teams of Delhi Anti-Terrorist Squad today raided the house of four youth in Sanjarpur who, they claimed, were the absconding associates of Atif and Ajid who were gunned down during an encounter in Batla House last week.

India more corrupt this year: Report
New Delhi, September 23
India's image as a corrupt country is getting worse, slipping from the 72nd position last year to the 85th place in 2008, a report released today by Transparency International India shows.

Anti-Defection Law
‘Confer powers on outside authority’
Chandigarh, September 23
Agonised by judicial scrutiny of decisions taken by presiding officers, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today advocated conferment of powers on matters of defection to an outside authority.

No delivery charges in govt hospitals
Chandigarh, September 23
The government today decided in principle to waive all medical charges on delivery cases in government hospitals. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the council of ministers here this evening. It was chaired by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.
(Details on Punjab page)