Homosexuality an offence, says Supreme Court
New Delhi – In a jolt to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgenders, the Supreme Court Wednesday held that consensual sex between adults of the same gender is an offence. Setting aside the Delhi High Court verdict of 2009, the apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice S.J.... read more »
BJP to select LS candidates in January
Lucknow – Buoyed by the electoral successes in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi, the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to fast track its preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Senior leaders told IANS that the party leadership will select candidates Jan... read more »
Tarun Tejpal to appear in court Wednesday
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal will be produced in court Wednesday as his extended four-day police custody has ended. Tejpal was arrested Nov 30 for allegedly raping a junior colleague in a resort in Goa last month. He was initially remanded to six days in police custody, after... read more »
Hilton, Richie have reunion after long time
Los Angeles – Socialite Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie had a reunion in Miami, Florida recently. Hilton posted a photo together while the two were in the city’s Art Basel international art show, eonline.com “Miami Nights with Derek Blasberg and Nicole Richie. Old friends, good... read more »
Phelps: “If I feel like coming back, I could”
Sao Paulo – Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 18-time gold medal winner earlier this year ruled out... read more »
China to improve school conditions in poor regions
Beijing – China has decided to improve basic schooling conditions for compulsory education in poverty-stricken areas, according to a new document unveiled Wednesday. “Schools in... read more »
Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks
Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry has arrived in a bid to push forward... read more »
Putin favours amnesty proposal for inmates
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a proposal about giving amnesty to inmates on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Russian Constitution should get a... read more »
UN Security Council condemns slams attacks on aid workers
United Nations – The ! UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned deadly attacks in two Afghan provinces last week which led to the death of nine aid workers. In a statement, the UNSC... read more »
