Odd-Even Scheme Was Novel Idea: HC
New Delhi: Volunteers stand on Delhi roads with placards on the Day-1 of implementation of the state government’s odd even formula in the national capital on Jan 1, 2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, Jan…
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Why Should I Alone Be Blamed, Asks Kiku
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Actor Kiku Sharda, who was arrested for impersonating godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, believes that it was incorrect to “solely” blame him for the act. “It was a dance performance. We…
SC Sends Arunachal Imbroglio to Constitution Bench
(Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday referred, to the constitution bench, the Arunachal Pradesh assembly imbroglio involving the fate of the Nabam Tuki-led Congress government and the role of…
Indian Grandfather Assault Case: US Police Officer Acquitted
New York, Jan 14 (IANS) A US court has acquitted an Alabama police officer who was arrested for brutally assaulting an Indian elderly man in February last year, media reported on Thursday. In an apparent…
Singer Nick Carter Arrested in Florida
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Singer Nick Carter has been arrested in Key West, Florida, US. According to police documents obtained by people.com, Carter was booked by the Monroe county sheriff’s office, but so far there…
US National Caitanya Lila Holt Was Alive when Pulled out Of Paddy Field: Goa Police
Panaji, Jan 14 (IANS) US national Caitanya Lila Holt – who died mysteriously in north Goa’s Korgao village – was alive when pulled out of a marshy paddy field but died moments after his rescue,…
US State to Execute Its Oldest Death Row Inmate Next Month
Atlanta(US), Jan 14 (AP) Georgia plans to execute its oldest death row inmate next month, the state’s attorney general has announced. Brandon Astor Jones, 72, is scheduled to be put to death February 2 at…
US Court Fight over USD 100 Million Picasso Sculpture
New York, Jan 14 (AFP) A prominent American art dealer has gone to court in a fight with a British collector- reportedly representing the Qatari royal family, over a Picasso sculpture valued at more than…
Former MLA Vishnu Sent in Police Custody in Hooch Case
Vijayawada, Jan 13 (PTI) A magistrate’s court today remanded former MLA Malladi Vishnu in police custody in a spurious liquor case. Vijayawada Police Commissioner Goutam Sawang said that a special investigation team of the police…
Overwhelming Evidence Can Weaken Credibility Of Case
Sydney, Jan 13 (IANS) Overwhelming evidence without a dissenting opinion can weaken the credibility of a case, or point to a failure of the system, a new study reveals. A team of researchers took the…
‘Jallikattu Would Have Found Support if There Was Organised Betting’
Villagers try to tame a bull during `Jallikattu` (bull taming festival) in Alanganallur of Tamil Nadu on Jan.16, 2014. The festival is a part of Pongal celebrations. (Photo: IANS) Chennai, Jan 13 (IANS) If only…
Law Will Take Its Course in Lavalin Case: Chandy
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (IANS) The law will take its course in the SNC Lavalin case, and the Kerala government will not interfere, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here on Wednesday. CPI-M politburo member Pinarayi Vijayan…
Pathankot Attack: NIA Recovers Chinese Wireless from Militants’ Car
Pathankot: Soilders inside the Pathankot Air Force base that was attacked by militants; on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said it had recovered…
Vigilance Clean Chit to Kerala’s Ex-Minister Mani
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (IANS) Kerala’s former finance minister K.M. Mani, who resigned last year after the high court gave directions for further probe in the bar bribery scam, got a reprieve on Wednesday when the…
Man Charged with Vandalism at Los Angeles Gurdwara
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) A 21-year-old man has been accused of vandalising a Sikh temple property in California in December, and will be arraigned next month, according to a media report. Brodie Durazo of Buena…
Jharkhand to Set Up Fast-Track Courts for Witchcraft Cases
Ranchi, Jan 13 (IANS) Jharkhand will set up fast-track courts in five districts to expedite cases of witchcraft, an official said on Wednesday. “The fast-track courts will come up in Ranchi, West Singhbhum, Khuti, Palamau…
Sicilian Mafia Plotting to Murder Prosecutor
Palermo (Italy), Jan 13 (IANS/AKI) The Sicilian mafia intended to blow up prosecutor Nino Di Matteo and bought 200 kg of the explosive TNT to do so, according to an informant, police said. The order…
Danish Woman’s Rape Case Verdict on January 21
Investigating officers inspect the site at the Railway Club where a Danish woman was allegedly raped by eight persons in New Delhi on Jan.15, 2014. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A court here…
SC Allows Italy Marine to Stay Home Till April 30
(Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Italian marine Massimilano Latorre — accused along with marine Salvatore Girone of killing two Indian fishermen — to continue staying in Italy…
SC Asks Mysuru Lab to Test More Samples Of Maggi Noodles
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Mysuru-based CFTRI lab to get more samples of Maggi to test the lead and Mono Sodium Glucomate (MSG) contents in its taste makers. The…