Crime

NCP Divided over Ajit Pawar's Resignation; Sharad Confirms Support

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar refused to change his stance on the resignation of his post, even as National Congress Party (NCP) leaders persuaded him not to withdraw from the state unit.

Sep 27, 2012

Will FA Forgive John Terry? May Face Ban

Chelsea defender John Terry will appear for disciplinary hearing from Football Association (FA) for the fourth day on Thursday following an allegation of racial abuse to Anton Ferdinand.

Sep 27, 2012

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‘Innocence of Muslims’ Filmmaker Jailed Without Bond for Violating Probation

The filmmaker of the anti-Islam film, which sparked protests across the Muslim world, was arrested on Thursday in California for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.

Sep 28, 2012

John Terry Found Guilty of Racial Abuse; Slapped With 4-Match Ban and £220,000 Fine

Chelsea captain John Terry was found guilty of racially abusing Queens Park Rangers' (QPR) Anton Ferdinand by an Independent Regulatory Commission of the Football Association (FA) on Thursday and has been slapped with a four-match ban with a fine of £220,000.

Sep 28, 2012

India Cannot be Dictated by Anybody, PM Hits Back at Modi

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that India cannot be dictated by other countries, while talking to reporters at the Rashtrapti Bhawan.

Sep 29, 2012

Karnataka-TN Cauvery Dispute: Rallies Likely to Paralyse Roads in Bangalore

More than 25,000 people are expected to hit the streets of Bangalore on Friday in a protest against the release of Cauvery waters to Tamil Nadu.

Oct 5, 2012

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Cauvery Dispute: Tamils Safety in Karnataka Worries Karunanidhi

Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M Karunanidhi expressed his concerns over the safety of Tamil people in Karnataka amid prevailing tensions between the two neighbouring states over the sharing of Cauvery water.

Oct 5, 2012

Delhi Court Announces Death Penalty to Five Family Members for ‘Honour Killings’ of Young Couple

A Delhi court on Friday announced death sentence to five member of a family for brutally killing a young couple two years ago.

Oct 6, 2012

Robert Vadra-DLF Controversy: Kejriwal Says Will Spill More Details on Corruption Charges

Core member of India Against Corruption group, Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday slammed DLF's (Delhi Land & Finance) response on the corruption allegations against it as "half truth and lies."

Oct 7, 2012

Three Youth Create Chaos in J&K Assembly; CM Abdullah Dismisses Allegations of Security Breach

Three unemployed youth created chaos in what seemed to be a major security breach at the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday morning. The presiding Speaker has sought for an investigation into the incident.

Oct 8, 2012

‘Mango People in Banana Republic’, Says Vadra’s Facebook Status, IAC Enraged

Robert Vadra's Facebook status "Mango people in banana republic" has kicked off a new controversy with core committee members of India Against Corruption (IAC) now seeking an apology.

Oct 8, 2012

CM Shettar Puts Halt on Cauvery Flow, May Bring Relief to Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Monday directed the officials in-charge of Krishna Raja Sagar dam to stop further release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu after the Supreme Court deferred the hearing of a review petition filed by the state.

Oct 9, 2012

PIL Filed Against Robert Vadra; HC Seeks Centre's Response

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday admitted a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into the charges against Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra, while directing the Central government to file its reservations in three weeks over the plea.

Oct 11, 2012

Kejriwal Arrested During Protest March at PM's Residence

Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal and his aid Manish Shishodia were arrested by police on Friday, while staging a protest near the prime minister's 7 Race Course Road residence with a group of differently-abled people demanding the resignation of Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid in the light of a new scam.

Oct 12, 2012

Vijay Mallya Could Face Arrest; Hyderabad Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant

Liquor baron and Kingfisher Airlines owner Vijay Mallya could face arrest after a Hyderabad court on Friday issued a non-bailable warrant against him in connection with a cheque bounce case.