National Commission for Women asks Goa Police to file FIR against Tejpal
Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports, the National Commission for Women on Friday said it has written to Goa Police to file an FIR in the alleged sexual assault case against Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal. “We have written to Goa Police to take cognisance of the matter and file an FIR against... read more »
Tehelka sex scandal: Law should take its course according to SC guidelines,...
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Friday condemned the sexual assault incident involving Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal, and said the law should take its course according to guidelines given by the Supreme Court. “An editor has been accused of harassment. It is a very... read more »
AAP forms panel to probe illegal funds issue
Embarrassed by a sting operation purportedly showing senior leaders “raising funds through illegal means,” Aam Aadmi Party on Friday said it has formed a committee to probe the matter and is mulling legal action against the web portal. The Kejriwal-led party has called an emergency meeting and... read more »
Ashes: England fold up for 136 in reply to Australia’s 295
Pacemen Mitchell Johnson and Ryan Harris led the carnage to skittle England for 136 on Friday, giving Australia a 159—run first innings lead in the opening Ashes test. Johnson took 4—61 and Harris returned 3—28 as England were bowled out in 52.4 overs including a collapse of six wickets for... read more »
Netanyahu leaves for Moscow on Iran nuclear campaign
Ben Gurion Airport – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took off for Russia in a last-minute bid to sway an emerging deal with Iran over its contested nuclear programme. A news... read more »
SC issues notice to centre, states on security arrangements at religious places
New Delhi – The Supreme Court has issued notice to the central government and all state governments to provide proper security arrangements at public places, especially places of... read more »
Bedtime aspirin may reduce risk of heart attacks
Washington – Taking aspirin at bedtime instead of in the morning might reduce acute heart events, a new study has found. Low-dose daily aspirin is recommended for people at high risk... read more »
AAP promises power to people, cheaper electricity
New Delhi – Cheaper electricity, decentralisation of power and a Delhi Lokpal bill are among the promises the Aam Admi Party (AAP) has made in its manifesto for the Dec 4 assembly... read more »
Congress never cared for the welfare of tribals, says Modi
Shahdol – Continuing his tirade against Congress-led UPA Government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the ruling party at the centre has... read more »
