Youth held for rape of seven-year-old in Bangalore
A man in his late twenties was arrested on Wednesday on charges of raping a 7-year old girl at her house in Kamakshipalya. The accused Srinivas was apparently the son of the domestic help, who was hired by the victim’s family. While the incident allegedly took place on July 27, it came to... read more »
Law Commission recommends fixed tenure for CJI
Same retirement age of 65 for Supreme Court and High Court judges, a “cooling-off period” for judges after retirement and a fixed tenure for Chief Justice of India. These are the three changes Law Commission Chairperson A.P. Shah has recommended in his note to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar... read more »
Curfew partially lifted in riot-hit Saharanpur
Situation remained calm in the riot-hit Saharanpur area of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, the day of Id-ul-fitr. Curfew was partially lifted in the ‘old city’ area between 7 and 11 in the morning, and between 3 and 7 in the evening in the ‘new city’ area. Violence broke out last week following a... read more »
Flood threat in North India
Moderate to heavy rain lashed most parts of north India triggering landslips and causing rivers across the region to flow close to the danger mark at several places. Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttarakhand triggering landslips and sending major rivers into spate even as roads to Himalayan... read more »
Substitute did the trick for France against Nigeria, feels Baichung
In the round of 16, France overcame resolute Nigeria, whereas, Germany beat Algeria in extra-time. In an exclusive chat with Aditi Tyagi of Zee Media, former Indian skipper Baichung said... read more »
Delayed monsoon hits dairies, ferment inflation outlook
Mewat: Jai Prakash Sharma looked gloomily into the chilling tanks at the Mewat milk cooperative: they are only half full these days, thanks to a delay in India’s annual monsoon rains... read more »
SAT reassert Rs 11-crore Sebi fine on Reliance Industries
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday upheld the decision of the Securities and Exchange Board of India ( Sebi) rejecting Reliance Industries Limited ‘s ( RIL) application... read more »
Now ATM will generate receipts in Hindi also
NEW DELHI: Automated Teller Machines or ATMs installed in Hindi-speaking states could soon start churning out receipts in Hindi along with English as the home ministry has asked the Reserve... read more »
Malaysia to send impeach to New Zealand, if needed
Malaysia said on Tuesday a junior military official at its diplomatic mission in New Zealand returned home in disgrace using diplomatic immunity last month after being charged with sexual... read more »
