Crime

Tamil Nadu Bans 'Dam 999' Release

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the release of "Dam 999", with immediate effect. The film was due to release on Nov. 25.

Nov 24, 2011

Maoist Violence in Left Wing Extremist States Declines: Report

Incidents of Maoist violence have declined in all Left Wing Extremist (LWE) states, except Bihar and Maharashtra, in 2011, according to data provided by Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Wednesday's Rajya Sabha session. The figures are accurate up to Nov. 14, 2011.

Nov 24, 2011

Jayalalithaa Questioned Again at a Bangalore Trial Court

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa appeared before a trial court in Bangalore today in connection to disproportionate assets case.

Nov 23, 2011

Mumbai Terror Attack: Maharashtra Govt Spent Rs. 16 Crore on Kasab

The Government of Maharashtra has reportedly spent more than Rs. 16 crores on one of the country's most infamous prisoners - the lone, captured terrorist involved in the Nov. 26 Mumbai terror attacks.

Nov 23, 2011

2G Scam: Supreme Court Grants Bail to 5 Corporate Honchos

The Supreme Court granted bail to five company executives, who are charged in the 2G spectrum scam, after the trial court framed charges against them today.

Nov 23, 2011

UP Assembly Passes Resolution to Split State, Opposition Criticizes

Amidst huge uproar in the house, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly has passed a resolution by voice vote to divide the state into four smaller ones - Purvanchal (Eastern UP), Harit Pradesh (Western UP), Bundelkhand and Awadh Pradesh (Central UP).

Nov 21, 2011

Telangana Issue: TRS Threatens to Stall House

On Monday, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), which is spearheading the ongoing Telangana issue in Andhra Pradesh, has threatened to stall proceedings of the winter sessions of the Assembly.

Nov 21, 2011

Sister Valsa John Murder Case: 7 Arrested, Maoist Involved

Police have arrested 7 people in connection to the brutal murder of Sister Valsa John in Jharkhand. They said that the Maoist were involved in the murder.

Nov 20, 2011

Former Telecom Minister Sukhram Assaulted and Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment

Former Telecom Minister Sukhram was assaulted in the corridor of the Rohini courts complex by an unknown man, soon after the court sentenced the former Minister to a five-year rigorous imprisonment jail term.

Nov 19, 2011

2G Case: CBI Named Former Telecom Secy., Raids Airtel and Vodaafone Offices

Early on Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named former telecom secretary, Shyamal Ghosh, in a fresh case filed by the investigating body for alleged irregularities in the 2G spectrum allocation.

Nov 19, 2011

Bhanwari Case: CBI to Question Maderna

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to resume questioning of former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister, Mahipal Maderna, with regard to the disappearance of Bhanwari Devi, 36, today.

Nov 19, 2011

Ragging in Army Schools: Apex Child Right Body Asks Defence Ministry to Take Action

In a bid to control the menace of ragging in educational institutions, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the apex child rights body, has asked the Ministry of Defence to take necessary action.

Nov 18, 2011

U.S. Airlines Trade Group Seeks to Block Loan to Air India

A trade group for U.S. airlines has sued the Export Import Bank of the United Sates over a $ 3.4-billion loan to Air India.

Nov 17, 2011

High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Yeddyurappa

Karnataka High Court granted anticipatory bail to former Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday. The court levied a bond of Rs. 2 lakh and two sureties of the same amount.

Nov 16, 2011

Bhanwari Devi Case: CBI Must Wait Till Maderna's Health Improves

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is under pressure to submit the results of its probe in the disappearance of Bhanwari Devi on or before Nov. 24. However, the team must now wait till the health of former Water Resources Minister, Mahipal Maderna, improves.

Nov 16, 2011