Delhi HC expresses concern over gang-rape of child
byNew Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Thursday expressed concern over the gang-rape of a five-year-old child, saying “something somewhere is wrong”…
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Maharashtra government doctors on strike for third day
byMumbai, April 25 (IANS) Around 3,500 resident doctors in government hospitals in the state continued their strike for the third day and plan to…
Key US lawmaker backs high-skilled immigration from India
byWashington, April 25 (IANS) Highlighting the rapidly growing trade and economic engagement between India and the US, Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has conveyed her…
UP withdraws case against Gorakhpur blast accused
byLucknow, April 24 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday withdrew the case aggainst Tariq Qasmi, prime accused in the Gorakhpur bomb blasts of May…
Smoking ban to save 200,000 lives a year: Medvedev
byMoscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new legislation banning smoking in public places could save up to 200,000…
Court orders striking medicos to resume duties
byMumbai, April 24 (IANS) The Bombay High Court Wednesday ordered resident doctors in government hospitals across the state to call off their two-day strike…
Man gets 10 years jail for raping minor
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court has sentenced a man for 10 years jail for raping the minor daughter of his friend…
Child rape: Court issues fresh production warrant
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday issued a fresh production warrant against Manoj Sah, the prime accused in a five-year-old Delhi…
Hold panchayat polls on time, win benefits from Centre: Minister
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) States which hold elections to panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) on time will get benefits from the programme of the…
‘Free passage between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will empower youth’
byNew Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Free passage between Hong Kong and Shenzhen – crucial growth epicentres of China – will empower the youth and…