CBI inks pact with DSCI to fight cyber crime
New Delhi: The CBI on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) with a view to seek expert services from the latter in managing the newer challenges in cyber crimes and updating the officials with the latest technology. The MoU seeks to establish collaboration between law Enforcement Agencies through CBI and the IT Industry through DSCI for the purpose of capacity building on the security standards.
‘restrain big parties’ poll ads in media’
New Delhi: CPI(M) asked the Election Commission to restrain poll advertisements of big political parties in the media while removing curbs on parties relying on low-cost campaign. “EC must restrain big parties’ poll advertisements in media and remove curbs on parties relying on low-cost campaign,” CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury tweeted.
CBI takes over probe in journalist’s murder
New Delhi: The CBI on Wednesday registered a case relating to murder of journalist Chandrika Rai, his wife Durga Rai, Jalaj Rai (son) and Nisha Rai (daughter) on the orders of the Madhya Pradesh High court.
Cong unsure on tickets to Chavan, Kalmadi
New Delhi: Congress remained ambivalent on the issue of giving tickets to tainted leaders like former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan and former Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi in the lok Sabha polls.
‘Cong ready for alliance with TRS’
New Delhi: Congress is ready for an alliance with Telangana Rashtra Samiti, party general secretary Digvijay Singh said. “Congress party is considering to form a group with all senior leaders of party from the Telangana region who will talk about this (alliance) with TRS leaders,” Singh said.
2 part-time members for Prasar Bharti
New Delhi: Two new part-time members Dipa Dikshit and CR Kesavan have been appointed to the board of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. Ministry officials claimed notification related to the appointment of the two new part-time members was issued by the I&B Ministry on Tuesday, suggesting it was done before model of code of conduct came into effect on Wednesday.
Nancy Powell meets Manish Tewari
New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell on Wednesday met Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari at his residence and held discussions over India-US relations and various other issues.