Engineer Rashid’s interim bail may impact dynamics of Kashmir’s electoral politics
Srinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) The release of jailed Lok Sabha member, Engineer Rashid, on interim bail by a Delhi court will have far-reaching consequences on the political scene and the upcoming J&K Assembly elections, in particular. Rashid’s physical presence in rallies and meetings can change the very dynamics of electoral politics in the union territory. […]
Online trading scam: Assam minister promises stern action against fraudsters
Guwahati, Sep 11 (IANS) Assam Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Pijush Hazarika said on Wednesday the fraudsters involved in the multi-crore online trading scam will face stern punishment and nobody will be spared. “The police have been taking strict action against the accused across the state. Many criminals, who duped people on the pretext of […]
CM Kejriwal to be produced today in Delhi court
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is behind bars in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam, will be produced on Wednesday before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court. Taking cognisance of the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, last week, issued a production […]
Pawan Kalyan meets Revanth Reddy, hands over Rs 1 crore cheque for CM’s relief fund
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the latter’s residence here on Wednesday and handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the flood-affected. Actor-politician on September 4 announced a huge donation of Rs 6 crore […]
Rahul Gandhi claims China occupied 4000 sq km land in Ladakh
Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has once again targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the India-China border issue, alleging that the PM didn’t handle the neighbouring country well and its troops have occupied 4,000 sq km of land in Ladakh. The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, who is on a […]
Hema panel report: SIT takes over probe under Kerala HC’s watchful eyes
Kochi, Sep 11 ( IANS) With the special bench of the Kerala High Court now hearing the controversial Hema Committee report on the working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry, the special investigation team (SIT) has now been given the full charge to probe the case. As the first step, the uncensored report, […]
Shimla mosque row: Massive security deployed ahead of protest
Shimla, Sep 11 (IANS) Massive police build-up was made in the Himachal Pradesh capital on Wednesday to prevent untoward incidents owing to a protest call by Hindu outfits over the five-storeyed structure of a mosque in the densely populated Sanjauli area. As a precaution, the local administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik […]
Amit Shah thanks Amitabh Bachchan for joining campaign against cybercrime
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan for actively participating in the government’s efforts to combat rising cybercrimes and help create a cyber-secure India. “Pursuing Modi Ji’s vision, the Ministry of Home Affairs is resolved to creating a safe cyberspace in the […]
Seven workers killed as mini-truck overturns in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Sep 11 (IANS) Seven people were killed when a mini-truck they were travelling in overturned in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on Wednesday, police said. Two others were injured in the accident that occurred in the Chilakavari Pakala area of Chinnaigudem on the highway connecting East and West Godavari districts. The mini-truck, laden with […]
RG Kar case: CBI find contradictions in autopsy report and Kolkata Police’s seizure list
Kolkata, Sep 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital has noticed major contradictions in certain contents mentioned in the post-mortem report and the seizure list given by city police. The Kolkata Police handled the initial investigation into […]
