Crime

Armed Forces Special Power Act: Ajit Seth Meets Omar Abdullah

A high-level team from the Centre has met with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, and his top bureaucrats, to resolve issues regarding the proposed withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from selected areas in the state.

Oct 24, 2011

AFSPA, DAA to be Revoked in J&K: Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has assured the people of the state that the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state very soon.

Oct 21, 2011

Delhi HC Acquits 3 Accused in Shivani Bhatnagar Murder Case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday acquitted former Haryana cadre IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and two others who were accused in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case, giving them the benefit of doubt.

Oct 12, 2011

Supreme Court Affords Kasab Chance to Defend Himself

In a landmark verdict that upholds the spirit of democracy in the country, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the death sentence previously given, by a Mumbai Trial Court and upheld by the Bombay High Court, to Ajmal Amir Kasab, 24.

Oct 10, 2011

'Big Boss' Uproar: Nihita Biswas Asked If She had Sex with Sobhraj

Big Boss-5 has stirred up a controversy as one of the participants in the reality show asked questions regarding the personal life of its Nepali participant, Nihita Biswas Sobhraj.

Oct 5, 2011

Bollywood and Controversy: A Rundown of Some Controversial Films

Bollywood films on controversial subjects and with scenes that fall afoul of India's Central Board of Film Certification are nothing new. Most recently, Pankaj Kapoor's "Mausam" earned the wrath of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who demanded the deletion and re-working of certain scenes.

Oct 2, 2011

Pak Filmmakers Seek Curbs on Bollywood Movies

In a bid to combat the supremacy of Bollywood films in Pakistan, a petition was filed in a Lahore court by Pakistani filmmakers demanding a curb on the screening of films from India.

Sep 28, 2011

Protesting AFSPA: People Extend Support to Irom Sharmila

In a bid to create nationwide awareness about the decade long fast launched by Manipuri social activist Irom Sharmila Chanu against the Arm Forces Special Power Act- 1958(AFSPA) silent protests were organized in Bangalore and New Delhi.

Sep 25, 2011

Centre Yet to Recognize the Importance of Irom Sharmila's Decade-long Protest

An analysis on Irom Shrmila Chanu a social activist from Manipur who has been fasting for the past 10 years against the human right violation in Manipur and other parts of India but the government is ignoring her demands to repal the AFSPA Act.

Sep 1, 2011