Nirbhaya documentary: SC seeks response from 2 lawyers for making derogator...
New Delhi: As the ban on the telecast of controversial BBC documentary “India’s Daughter” on the December 16, 2012, gang-rape continues, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from two lawyers for making derogatory remarks against women in the short film. While hearing the... read more »
Blast in LPG refills-laden lorry
A lorry laden with LPG refills caught fire and the cylinders exploded one after the other on the National Highway No.44 near Enugumarri in Kurnool District in the early hours of Thursday and threatened to cause huge destruction. The truck was on its way from Vadiampet in Anantapur District from the... read more »
IAS Officer’s Death: Protests Turn Violent in Karnataka, Police Resor...
NEW DELHI: Violent protests took place across Karnataka today over the question of a CBI probe into the death of IAS officer DK Ravi. In Bangalore, the protesters of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad — the student wing of the BJP — were lathicharged by the police. In Tumkur too, the... read more »
Nitin Gadkari invites Sonia Gandhi, Anna Hazare for open debate on Land Bil...
New Delhi: Amid Opposition’s all-out effort to stall the amended Land Acquisition Bill, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday wrote a letter to political leaders and social activists inviting them for an open debate on the legislation. Among those who have been sent letters... read more »
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Punjab and Haryana HC cancels godman Rampal’s bail in 2006 murder case
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Rajnath goes on surprise checks across Delhi, takes action against two MCD officials
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Adarsh scam: Bombay High Court rejects CBI’s plea to drop f...
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