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Monthly News August 2014

Herald case: Hearing against Sonia, Rahu...

Herald case: Hearing against Sonia, Rahul on Dec 9

A Delhi court on Thursday fixed December 9 for hearing the complaint case, in which it had issued summons against Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others, on the issue of acquisition of National Herald daily. Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati Manocha postponed the matter after the... read more »

SC disposes of PIL against Dayanidhi Maran
Restrain CBI from filing chargesheet: Ma...

Restrain CBI from filing chargesheet: Maran to SC

The apex court would hear the matter at 2 pm today Former telecommunication minister Dayanidhi Maran Thursday urged the Supreme Court to restrain the CBI from filing chargesheet against him in Aircel-Maxis deal as investigation into the case is yet to be completed. Mr. Maran has contended that... read more »

Pakistan Rangers target Indian positions...

Pakistan Rangers target Indian positions in Jammu

TThese two ceasefire violations occurred hours after the two countries held a flag meeting on Wednesday to discuss ceasefire violations along the border. Pakistan Rangers again Thursday resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions on the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, an official... read more »

Israel releases footage of rocket launch...

Israel releases footage of rocket launchers in Gaza

The Israeli army has released footage it says shows the targeting of rocket launchers in Gaza. The army says the video was filmed on Monday. It says the attack followed rocket attacks from a school compound in the Shejaia neighbourhood and from a concealed launcher west of Khan Younis. Early on... read more »

Don’t appoint chargesheeted persons as Ministers, SC tells PM, CMs

In a landmark verdict the Supreme Court on Wednesday advised the Prime Minister or Chief Minister of a State not to induct charge sheeted persons facing trial for offences involving moral... read more »

Shooter Tara Shadeo’s husband arrested

national-level shooter Tara Shadeo, who accused her husband Rakibul Hasab aka Ranjit Kumar Kohli of assaulting her because of her refusal to convert to Islam, The husband of national... read more »

’Mangalaya Nidi’ cess unconstitutional: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has struck down as unconstitutional the State Government’s decision to levy a ’Mangalya Nidi’ cess on weddings and associated celebrations from auditoriums and... read more »

Jaswant Singh still in coma

Former union minister and former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh is still in coma and on ventilator support on the 20th day Wednesday, a doctor here said. Asked if there was... read more »

Patna blasts an act of terror: Rajnath Singh

Will quit politics if charges are proved: Rajnath

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday scotched “rumours” of misconduct on his or his family’s part and said he would quit politics and sit at home if such charges are even prima facie... read more »