Egypt refers ousted Morsy to third trial
Egypt’s prosecutors have referred ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsy to a third trial, on charges of organising prison breaks during the 2011 uprising and abducting policemen in collaboration with foreign militants. These charges are separate from two other trials that Mr. Morsy already... read more »
Musharraf challenges treason trial in civilian court
Pakistan’s former ruler Pervez Musharraf on Saturday challenged the formation of a special court to try him for high treason, saying he had imposed emergency in 2007 as Army Chief and could not be tried by a civilian court. “We have filed a writ petition in the Islamabad High Court challenging... read more »
Kohli misses out on ton as India lead by 394 runs
Virat Kohli missed out on an opportunity to score centuries in both innings but India consolidated their overall lead to 394 runs at lunch, on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against South Africa. India reached 358 for six at lunch after Virat Kohli (96) and Cheteshwar Pujara (153) had... read more »
More proposals in multi-brand retail expected: Anand Sharma
New Delhi – After more than a year since multi-brand retail segment was opened to foreign capital, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma Saturday said that more proposals for foreign investments into the sector is expected before the end of the current fiscal. “There will be some... read more »
US has no plans to drop charges against Khobragade
By Arun Kumar Washington – Even as it described the relationship with India as “incredibly important” the US has made clear that it has no plans to drop charges against... read more »
Diplomat issue: US talks to India, PM asks for full resolution
New Delhi/Washington – Concerned over the anger in India at the humiliating treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, top US officials engaged in talks with Indian... read more »
SC restrains UP Police from acting against Taslima
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Tuesday restrained Uttar Pradesh Police from taking any coercive step against self-exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen following her criticism of... read more »
Home minister has promised justice for Devyani: Father
New Delhi – Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade’s father was assured by Home Minister Sushilkumar Sh! inde Tuesday that justice would be delivered and the government is trying to... read more »
Britain’s SAS not involved in Diana’s death: Police
London – British police said Tuesday there is “no credible evidence” that the SAS was involved in the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Al Fayed in 1997, BBC... read more »
