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Here is a roundup of news from Indian newspapers, news wires and Web sites on Monday, March 7, 2011. The Wall Street Journal has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
CBI Likely to Question Kanimozhi, Radia Soon: With the deadline for filing charge sheet in the 2G spectrum case nearing, the CBI is expected to soon question DMK MP K Kanimozhi and corporate lobbyist Niira Radia, especially on the role played by Radia in clinching a deal between Tata Realty and Unitech. (Source: PTI)
Adarsh Committee to Begin Proceedings This Week: The Commission of Enquiry set up by the Maharashtra government to probe the Adarsh Housing Society scam is likely to start its proceedings this week. (Source: Indian Express)
AICTE Shuts Doors on Part-Time MBA Courses: It’s curtains for part-time management courses in business schools approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).The country’s technical education regulator has said it will “not permit any technical education programme to be run as either evening or part-time programme in any technical institution”. (Source: Business Standard)
British PM David Cameron Talks Tough as Deals Fail to Take off: With British companies Vodafone and Cairn facing regulatory hurdles, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed concern over unpredictable decisions and “transparency in the business environment” in the country. (Source: Hindustan Times)

SP in Hand, Cong. Dares DMK to Pull out: Congress on Sunday brushed aside DMK’s threat to pull out of the government, with Pranab Mukherjee calling M Karunanidhi and politely but firmly reiterating the party’s demand for more seats and “winnable constituencies”, putting the onus of saving the alliance on the Dravidian outfit. (Source: Times of India)
Officers, Slam Manmohan Review Plan: An ambitious, first-of-its-kind evaluation system devised by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the country’s top bureaucrats has run into rough weather. (Source: Hindustan Times)
Ex-CWG Officer Told to pay for Unsanctioned 10-Month Leave: For 10 months, former chief operating officer of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Vijay Gautam remained on leave. But amidst the mad scramble for preparation for the Games, no one realised that he was being paid salary even though his leave had not been sanctioned. (Source: Indian Express)

Yuvraj Helps India Beat Ireland by 5 Wickets: An Indian victory at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday was never in doubt and so their five-wicket win did not come as a surprise to anyone. But the fact is that Ireland ran India somewhat close, far closer than they should have been allowed to. Too many wickets were lost, too many overs were used up while chasing 208 for victory against an attack that was honest at best. (Source: Times of India)

Fuente: India Real Time