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Gordon Brown sets out plans for health service reform
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.

FCAC can lead to massive capital flights from India: ASSOCHAM-PWC
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.

G7 talk on Greece will not soothe global investors
Investors are skeptical of assurances European finance ministers gave to their Group of Seven counterparts this weekend that the euro zone’s debt crisis is under control.

SC rules out confiscation of property under CrPC
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.

TDSAT urges TRAI to strengthen customer care
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.

P&H HC: Proceedings against Capt. Amarinder, others to continue
Allowing the prayer of the Punjab government, the Punjab and Haryana High Court while directing to dispatch the records pertaining to the cases of corruption against the former state chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh, former Punjab and Maharashtra police chief S S Virk and others, back to the trial courts, also gave a green signal to continue the proceedings against the accused.

Madras HC orders on Nalini plea on February 10
The Madras High Court would pronounce its orders on February 10 on the telegram sent by Nalini, the life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking to appear in person and argue her case for premature release.

Ambedkar Park hearing adjourned till March 12
The Supreme Court adjourned till March 12 the hearing of the Mayawati government appeal for lifting ban against the construction of Dr B R Ambedkar Park in Noida.

SC transfers case of Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar to New Delhi
The Supreme Court today transferred the criminal case pending against Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar and others from Gujarat to Patiala House Courts in New Delhi.

SC to consider petition on black money in foreign banks
The Supreme Court will consider yet another petition on bringing back black money stashed away in banks abroad.

Indo US nuclear deal clears major hurdle
The United States has taken a major step towards the implementation of its civilian nuclear agreement with India, with President Barack Obama certifying that India has formally agreed to provide access to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IEA), of its civilian nuclear reactors.

Regulatory compliance necessary before erection of mobile towers: Pilot
While calling upon the Uttar Pradesh Government to conduct due diligence before considering action on mobile towers, Union Minister of state for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot said the operators should ensure regulatory compliance before erection of towers.

Judiciary appointment
The Union Government and Judiciary are once again on crossroad on the issue of the appointment of Judges of High Court and the Supreme Court.

Government open to idea of Regional Appellate Courts: Moily
Ruling out any move to set up a bench of the Supreme Court outside Delhi, Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily said the Law Ministry has an open mind on forming Courts of Appeal (COA) on the lines of the courts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Study links excessive internet use to depression
People who spend a lot of time surfing the internet are more likely to show signs of depression, British scientists said today.

All India Muslim Personal Law Board moves SC over legalising homosexuality
All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court judgement on legalising homosexuality between consenting adults.

SC dismisses petition demanding resignation of 139 Telangana MLAs
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by former MP from Telangana region seeking directions to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker N Kiran Kumar Reddy to accept the resignation of 139 MLAs from Telangana region.

Delhi HC stays askme.com functioning for copyright violation
The Delhi High Court restrained an online portal www.askme.com from carrying out its business following allegations that it had infringed the copyright of another portal Just Dial.com.

USA: Accused 9/11 plotter likely to face execution
Accused September 11 plotter Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be tried and convicted and is likely to be executed, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

IMF working on plans for 'green fund' IMF chief
The International Monetary Fund is working on proposals for a multibillion dollar 'green fund' to help countries tap funds to deal with the effects of climate change, the head of the institution said.

Bank account numbers of HC judges withdrawn from websites: CJI
Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan said the details of bank accounts of High Court Judges have been withdrawn from the public domain as there is a possibility of cyber criminals misusing the information.

SC: Govt not bound to reconvey acquired land to owner
The Supreme Court has ruled that government cannot be compelled to reconvey the land acquired for public purpose to its original owner and it can utilise the land for any other public purpose.

Honda to recall 8,532 units of 2007 City in India
Premium car manufacturer Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI) said as part of a global recall by the parent firm the company will recall 8,532 units of its largest selling model the second generation City in the country due to defective power window switches.

Tata Steel rated among top 100 most sustainable corporations
Tata Steel has been rated among the top 100 most sustainable corporations in the world by Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism.

Nalini telegrams Madras HC, seeking to take on Swamy plea in person
Life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Nalini, has sent a telegram to the Registrar General of Madras High court, seeking to appear in person and take on Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy, who opposed her early release.