SC dismisses Yakub Memon’s petition against death warrant
The curtains came down on the legal battle of 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts convict Yakub Memon as the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed his petition seeking a stay of his execution slated for July 30 and quashing of his death warrant. “Issue of death warrant is in order,” said the... read more »
Microsoft launches Windows 10 in India
NEW DELHI: Microsoft has announced that Windows 10, Microsoft’s new operating system, will be available starting today as a free upgrade or with new PCs and tablets. The phone version of the OS will arrive at a later time. Windows 10 includes features such as Cortana, Microsoft’s... read more »
Abdul Kalam’s mortal remains reach Rameswaram, thousands gather to pa...
RAMESWARAM: The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam reached his hometown Rameswaram on Wednesday afternoon. The body, which was brought to Madurai from New Delhi on an IAF aircraft, was later flown to Mandapam Camp in Ramanathapuram district on a helicopter. Union ministers Manohar Parrikar... read more »
Yakub Memon: Supreme Court Verdict Awaited, Governor Rejects Mercy Plea
Yakub’s mercy plea is now with the President, who rejected it last year. Sources say much hinges on what the Supreme Court decides. The Supreme Court has rejected Yakub’s argument that procedure was not correctly followed in his case. Yakub had asked the court to stop his hanging... read more »
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