Plea filed to make PM, Sonia witnesses against Shinde
byNew Delhi, June 6 (IANS) A Delhi court was petitioned Thursday for its nod to summon Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia…
Law & Policy
NHRC issues notice to UP for cops beating woman
byNew Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to explain the alleged beating of a…
Almost half of Russian students dream of emigrating
byMoscow, June 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Nearly half of Russian students would like to leave Russia, according to a survey by the Levada Center independent…
Pregnant rape victim to be shifted to shelter home
byNew Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The city government Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the teenaged rape victim, who is eight months pregnant…
Sex video official to stand trial
byBeijing, June 6 (IANS) A former official who was placed under investigation following a sex video scandal will stand trial June 19 in a…
SC to hear UltraTech Cement’s plea June 10
byNew Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court is likely to hear June 10 a plea by UltraTech Cement Limited challenging the order of…
New counter in Jeddah for newly-designed Indian passports
byDubai, June 6 (IANS) Saudi Arabia’s passport department has opened a special counter in Rehab district of Jeddah to accept newly-designed Indian passports. The…
Newly-wed cricketer Ankeet Chavan returns to jail
byNew Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals cricketer Ankeet Chavan, arrested in the Indian Premier League (IPL) spot fixing scandal, Thursday surrendered before a…
Keep ‘doubtful citizens’ out of Meghalaya, say pressure groups
byShillong, June 6 (IANS) Meghalaya’s powerful pressure groups Khasi Students’ Union and Federation of Khasi, Jaintia and Garo People Thursday sought the implementation of…
Farmer leader Manvir Teotia released from jail
byGreater Noida, June 5 (IANS) Farmer leader Manvir Teotia, who led peasants’ agitation in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhatta Parsaul two years ago, was released from…