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2G Spectrum Scam
The 2G Spectrum Scam was a major political and financial controversy in India, which came to light in 2008–2009. It involved the alleged underpricing and irregular allocation of 2G telecommunications
...Read more- Cong to resist any move to bring again 2G report before PAC
Another confrontation between the Congress and opposition in the reconstituted Public Accounts Committee is possible if any attempt is made again to bring the CAG report on the 2G spectrum scam for consideration.
- 2G case: Balwa seeks permission to attend Etisalat DB's GBM
A Delhi court on Wednesday asked CBI to respond to a plea of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, an accused in the 2G spectrum scam, seeking permission to attend general body meeting of Etisalat DB, a joint venture firm between UAE-based Etisalat and his DB Realty group.
- 2G scam accused wants to depose before JPC
In an interesting development, Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, who has been chargesheeted in 2G spectrum scam, has expressed desire to appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing the matter.
- Not aware of political affiliations of directors: Tata Comm
Tata Communications today said it is not aware about the political affiliations of the company's directors, amid reports that some of them were members of M Karunanidhi-led DMK party.
- 2G: Behura's bail reserved, says PM backed policy
A Delhi court today reserved its order on the bail plea of former Telecom Secretary Siddhartha Behura, an accused in 2G spectrum scam case, who countered the conspiracy charge against him by saying he was implementing a policy backed by the Prime Minister.
- 2G: JPC summons ex-attorney general Sorabjee
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigating the 2G spectrum scam has summoned former attorney general Soli Sorabjee. Sorabbjee during his tenure as the attorney general had favoured the National Telecom Policy 1999.
- Plea for making Anil Ambani, Dayalu Ammal as accused in 2G
An application has been moved in a Delhi court seeking to make Reliance Telecom chief Anil Ambani and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal as accused in 2G spectrum scam case.
- PAC meets, 2G spectrum scam on agenda
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) met here on Thursday with its Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi saying the report on 2G spectrum scam was on agenda and will be discussed on merit.
- PAC gives clean chit to PM in 2G scam: Sources
Parliament's PAC has reportedly given a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum scam. Sources have told CNN-IBN that the PAC, headed by BJP MP Murli Manohar Joshi, has given a clean chit to the Prime Minister, but the Prime Minister's Office's role is under scrutiny as it delayed in providing information to Manmohan Singh.
- 2G trial: Shahid Balwa's bail hearing adjourned till May 2
Bail hearing of Shahid Balwa, one of the prime accused of the 2G spectrum scam, has been adjourned till May 2. Sources in the Central Bureau of Investigation have confirmed that a third chargesheet would be filed by July detailing the money trail of Loop Telecom, while investigations on other companies would continue.
- CBI, ED joint team to visit Mauritius, Cyprus next month
A joint team of CBI and Enforcement Directorate will visit Mauritius next month to follow the money trail in the 2G spectrum scam.
- PAC to meet on Apr 28 to adopt report on 2G scam
Against the backdrop of sharp divisions within it, Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will be meeting on April 28 with an intention of adopting a report on 2G spectrum scam to be submitted before its term ends two days later.
- Govt holds 'reject' stance on CBI's choice for 2G counsel
According to the latest updates, the government has opposed the CBI's choice stating that there is no question of accepting Uday Lalit as 2G counsel since he had taken brief for former TRAI chief Pradip Baijal, who had been questioned in the 2G scam case, reports CNBC-TV18 quoting sources.
- Desirable that PAC withdraws suo motu from 2G probe: Chacko
Threatening escalation of the turf war with the Public Accounts Committee, JPC chairman on 2G spectrum scam P C Chacko today said he may be compelled to ask BJP leaders Jaswant Singh and Yashwant Sinha to withdraw from proceedings and wanted the PAC to back out from the spectrum probe suo motu.
- 2G scam: SC reserves order on cancellation of licences
The petitioners contended that even the sectoral regulator TRAI has recommended cancellation of 69 out of the 122 licences as the licencees have failed to roll out their services in time as per the conditions stipulated for grant of licences.
- Raja's close aide Sadiq Batcha commits suicide
Former telecom minister A Raja's close associate Sadiq Batcha allegedly committed suicide in Chennai on Wednesday.
- First meeting of JPC in last week of March
The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the 2G spectrum scam will be held between March 20 to 25, its chairman P C Chacko said today.
- DoT, Idea should approach SC for clarification: TDSAT
According to the fresh updates on the 2G Spectrum Scam, Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) says that it has heard out Idea Cellular's 3G grant petition for Punjab. However, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a notice to Idea for terminating the Punjab license, reports CNBC-TV18.
- Arun Shourie appears before CBI on 2G case
Senior BJP leader Arun Shourie on Friday reached the head quarters of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi regarding the 2G spectrum scam issue. He is likely to be questioned by the investigating agency over the irregularities in 2G spectrum allocation.
- 2G scam: Behura and Chandolia's JC extended till March 3
A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of former Telecom Secretary Siddartha Behura and ex-Telecom Minister A Raja's former personal secretary R K Chandolia till March 3. They were arrested for their alleged role in the 2G spectrum scam allocation scam.
