Mubarak released in one case, but remains in custody
byCairo, April 20 (IANS) A court in Egypt decided Saturday to temporarily release former president Hosni Mubarak over charges of illicit gains, but still…
Politics
President, leaders unite to condemn brutal rape of minor
byNew Delhi, April (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and leaders across political parties Saturday condemned the brutal rape of a five-year-old…
Abdullah underplays minister slapping official
byJammu, April 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday underplayed the the incident of Home Minister Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo slapping a…
Congress demands probe into Sharda Group chit fund case
byKolkata, April 20 (IANS) The opposition Congress Saturday accused West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress government of having close links with chit fund-funded Saradha Group,…
‘Disruptions eat up one-third of parliament’s time’
byChennai, April 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah Saturday said that nearly one-third of parliament’s time is lost due to disruptions and asked…
Section 144 imposed at India Gate
byNew Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Delhi Police Saturday imposed prohibitory orders in the India Gate area to forestall protests after the brutal rape…
Child rape: Protests across the city against police laxity
byNew Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The brutal sexual assault on a five-year-old girl here has again brought protestors out on the streets, with crowds…
Government amends defence procurement procedure to boost indigenisation
byNew Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The government Saturday amended Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) to improve efficiency in the procurement process, strengthen defence manufacturing base…
Mamata government gets the rap after chit fund company collapse hits lakhs (West Bengal Newsletter)
byKolkata, April 20 (IANS) With the Mamata Banerjee government a month away from completing two years in office, the political atmosphere has become surcharged…
Kerala minister slammed for meeting Modi
byThiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Kerala Labour Minister Shibu Baby John came under fire Saturday for meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to study the…