Crime

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

Kalam Frisking Issue: Indian VIPs will still be Checked at U.S. Airports

In a follow-up development to the issue of former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam being frisked twice, the U.S. government has confirmed that only serving heads of state will be exempt from undergoing security checks.

Nov 14, 2011

TRS Leader Criticizes Manmohan Singh's Comment on Telangana Issue

K.T. Rama Rao, a Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) Member of Legislative Assembly, was highly critical of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that seemed to favor a consensus in the Telangana issue before action could be taken.

Nov 13, 2011

Kalam Frisked Twice at JFK Airport; India Outraged

Former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam was frisked twice at the JFK Airport in New York Sept. 29, Kalam's office confirmed.

Nov 13, 2011

Telengana Stir: Supreme Court Issues Notice to AP Government and Seeks Reply

The Supreme Court has issued notice to Andhra Pradesh government and sought reply on a plea challenging that normal activities and administration in the state have been paralyzed due to Telengana stir, on Friday.

Nov 12, 2011

2G Spectrum Scam: Trial of the Accused Begins

Trial of the accused in the 2G spectrum case begun in a special Delhi court on Friday.

Nov 11, 2011

Maderna Admits Having Close Links with Bhanwari

Mahipal Maderna, former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister, confessed to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday that he had close links with Bhanwari Devi, who went missing in September.

Nov 10, 2011

Wherever They Go: Team Anna's Kejriwal Targeted Twice in a Month

The fact that Arvind Kejriwal, a high-profile member of Team Anna Hazare, has been targeted twice in a single month must force members of the public to ask why this is so. Why have the anti-corruption Team Anna and its campaigners been so targeted?

Nov 7, 2011

AFSPA: People Against Inhuman Law

A number of organizations across the country came together on Saturday, to support Irom Chanu Sharmila in demanding the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1958.

Nov 6, 2011

Reuben and Keenan: What Mumbaikars Must Learn from These Brave Hearts

The recent murder of two youths near their homes in Mumbai's suburban Andheri has posed a serious question - "Why are Mumbaikars reluctant to help the wounded persons who are begging for help?"

Nov 5, 2011