Government sanction not needed to probe public servants: SC
New Delhi – The Supreme Court said Tuesday there was no need for a prior sanction of the central government to launch an inquiry against a public servant in a court-monitored CBI investigation. Answering in negative on whether central government’s prior sanction under section 6A of the... read more »
US judge rules NSA data collection unconstitutional
By Arun Kumar Washington – In what the media here called a “powerful rebuke” to the Obama administration, a US federal judge has ruled the US National Security Agency’s once-secret mass collection of domestic phone records is most likely unconstitutional. Describing its... read more »
Committed to Lokpal, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi – Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has assured social activist Anna Hazare that he is co! mmitted to provide a strong Lokpal to the nation. “We are committed to provide a strong Lokpal system to the country,” Rahul Gandhi said in a letter to Anna Hazare that was... read more »
Andhra assembly rocked again over Telangana bill
Hyderabad – The issue of Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation rocked the state assembly Tuesday as the legislators from Telangana insisted on immediate debate on the bill for formation of Telangana state while their counterparts from the Seemandhra region opposed it. Amid the ruckus, Speaker... read more »
Delhi Lt Governor to submit report to president
New Delhi – Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung Saturday said he will submit a ! “factual” report to President Pranab Mukherjee on government formation ! here following his... read more »
Hold chemical weapons users accountable: Ban Ki-moon
United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for holding accountable those responsible for using chemical weapons in Syria. He made the appeal after a UN investigation... read more »
Khloe Kardashian files divorce papers
Los Angeles – Socialite Khloe Kardashian has filed court documents to divorce American basketball player Lamar Odom, reports tmz.com. She has cited “irreconcilable... read more »
Parineeti plays ‘mad scientist’ in ‘Hasee To Phasee’
Mumbai – Actress Parineeti Chopra essays th! e role of a “mad scientist” in her forthcoming film “Hasee To Phasee”. She says it’s something never seen... read more »
Want to invite Arvind Kejriwal on my show: Kapil Sharma
Mumbai – Impressed by the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) performance in the recent Delhi elections, comedian Kapil Sharma said that he would love to invite its leader Arvind Kejriwal on his... read more »
