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Will Odisha Govt Release Dreaded Maoist to Free BJD MLA?

With attempts to free the abducted Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka proving futile, speculations are doing the rounds that the Odisha government might consider releasing dreaded Maoist Chenda Bhushanam alias Ghasi to secure the release of the MLA. Apr 14, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: SC Tells CBI Not to Arrest Nupur

Ending speculations that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) might arrest Nupur Talwar outside the court, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the CBI not to arrest her till it hears her plea for anticipatory bail and stay on non-bailable warrant in connection to the double murder case. Apr 13, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Is Nupur Talwar Evading CBI Capture?

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear the plea seeking to annul the warrant against Nupur Talwar, who was reportedly absconding, sources said. The apex court will take up the hearing on Nupur's plea on Friday. Apr 12, 2012
Indian Army General VK Singh

Bribery Case: Indian Army Chief Sends Detailed Complaint to CBI

Following the Central Bureau of Investigation's directive to provide more information on the Rs.14-crore bribery allegations he had made in his letter to the intelligence agency last month, Army Chief General VK Singh sent a detailed complaint on Tuesday. Apr 10, 2012
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UN Expert Urges India To Repeal AFSPA

Commending the high level of commitment by India to human rights, a UN expert has urged the government to withdraw the controversial Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 (AFSPA). Mar 31, 2012

CBI Files Chargesheet against Jagan Mohan

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in connection to the illegal assets case on Saturday. Mar 31, 2012
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Rajoana Hanging: Centre Stays Death Sentence, SAD Happy

Following protest by several Sikh organizations and clemency plea from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP government, the Centre has stayed the hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. SAD is happy over the Centre's decision to stay Rajoana's death sentence. Mar 29, 2012