Sought legislature’s prorogation for ordinances, says Kiran Reddy
Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy Friday clarified that he sought prorogation of the state legislature so that ordinances can be issued. The clarification from the chief minister’s office came amid reports in a section of media that he wanted the legislature... read more »
Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again
Jammu – After a fortnight’s lull, Pakistani troops Friday violated the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir yet again, opening fire on Indian positions in Mendhar sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, defence officials said. Defence sources told IANS that Pakistani troops... read more »
Tejpal charged with rape, says he will aid probe
Panaji/New Delhi – Tehelka founder and editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague in a five-star hotel earlier this month, was booked for rape by Goa Police. Tejpal promised “full cooperation” in the probe. BJP leader Arun Jaitley... read more »
Dikshit calls for action in Tehelka sexual assault case
New Delhi – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Friday demanded action in the case of an alleged sexual assault of a journalist by Tehelka magazine editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, calling such incidents a “blot” on society. “The incident is a matter of concern and an attack on... read more »
Punjab students recreate miniature varsity at IITF
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh/New Delhi – A group of students from Punjab’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) has created a miniature version of their 600-acre institution and... read more »
Tehelka incident tantamount to rape, can’t be shielded: BJP
New Delhi – The BJP said Thursday that the molestation act that Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal is accused of is tantamount to rape according to law and its criminality... read more »
Australia end Day 1 at 273/8 against England
Brisbane – Australia finished the first day of! the first Ashes Test against England at 273/8 at the Gabba here Thursday. Skipper Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bat but... read more »
Bihar Police lodges FIR against Indian Mujahideen
Patna – An FIR was lodged against the Indian Mujahideen organisation and its suspected operatives Thursday by the Bihar Police in connection with the serial bomb blasts in the... read more »
Police announce Rs.1 lakh reward on Bangalore ATM attacker
Bangalore – Police Thursday announced a Rs.1 lakh reward for information about the untraceable assailant who brutally attacked a woman in an unguarded ATM kiosk here Tuesday. “We will... read more »
