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Sikh Indian players asked to remove turbans in China

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): In a shocking incident during the Asian Basketball Championship in Wuhan, China last week, two Sikh players from the Indian Basketball team were asked to remove their turbans. The match officials informed the players that they were violating International Basketball federation rules and can't play with the turbans. Players Amrit Pal Singh and Amjyot Singh had to play the remainder of the tournament without their turbans. Speaking on the same, Former Sports Minister, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Wednesday said that remove turban is a big insult in their religion. He further said that he will write to ministers to take action against it and take cognizance of the matter.

Jul 23, 2014

Military Drill Affects Flights in China, Hundreds Cancelled

Delays and flight cancellations await travellers in China for the next four weeks as the country's People's Liberation Army is conducting military drills over the East China Sea, thus imposing "air traffic restrictions".

Jul 23, 2014

Controversy over woman's autopsy report in Mohanlalganj case, politicos react

Lucknow, July 23 (ANI): The autopsy of woman, who was sexually assaulted and brutally murdered in Lucknow's Mohanlalganj, came in questions on Wednesday after it said that both her 'kidneys were intact'. The family of victim says that she donated one of her kidneys to her late husband after he battled renal failure. Reacting over this, SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary said that the government has taken strict action in the case but if there is loophole in the autopsy report action will be taken.

Jul 23, 2014

House adjourned after ruckus over Maharashtra Sadan incident

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): The lower house of the Parliament was adjourned after a ruckus was created over the incident that took place in Maharashtra Sadan where a Muslim was force-fed by Shiv Sena MPs reportedly. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that the incident was unfortunate and added that a BJP member in the Parliament came into the well and created a ruckus due to which the house had to be adjourned. Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said that no body knows what happened in Maharashtra Sadan and Shiv Sena has already clarified that no such incident has taken place. Further, the Shiv Sena MP who reportedly force-fed man fasting for Ramazan has clarified that he was only protesting against the food quality at the state guest house.

Jul 23, 2014

Will Judge Appointment Scam Put an End to the Collegium System?

The NDA government is pushing for the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill to scrap the collegium system

Jul 23, 2014

Identifying MH17 Victims' Bodies, Handing over to Relatives could Take Months, Says Dutch PM [Photos]

The forensic teams may require months to piece together the identities of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 passengers.

Jul 23, 2014

Beit Lahiya hospital flooded with victims after shelling

The Kamal Adwan hospital in Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip is flooded with patients after Israeli strikes hit the Al Manshia area. Duration: 01:17

Jul 23, 2014

Congress files complaint in Vyapam Scam

Bhopal, July 23 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, Satyadev Katare on Wednesday informed that his party has filed a complaint at police station over the Vyapam scam. The Madhya Pradesh Recruitment Scam or Vyapam Scam pertains to manipulation in the selection process for government jobs conducted by the MP Professional Examination Board (MPPEB), which is being probed by the Special Task Force (STF).

Jul 23, 2014

Centre to Develop 11 Tourism Circuits in AP, Telangana; Aid to State Festivals

The Union government has identified 11 mega circuits for tourism development in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under its Central Financial Assistance (CFA) scheme during the 2014-15 financial year.

Jul 23, 2014

Shiv Sena MPs Force Muslim Staffer to Break Ramzan fast; BJP Must Act Tough With Ally

It is pertinent that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party act tough with its Maharashtra ally on the issue, firstly because of the gross violation of constitutional rights and second to assure the country's Muslim population that it is not at threat from saffron forces.

Jul 23, 2014

Aircel-Maxis deal: Attorney General clears decks for Dayanidhi Maran's prosecution, politicos react

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has given a legal opinion to the CBI saying there is enough evidence to prosecute former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi Maran in the Aircel-Maxis deal case. Politicos on Wednesday gave mixed reaction on the matter.

Jul 23, 2014

One killed and three injured in IED explosion in Goalpara

Goalpara, July 23 (ANI): One person was killed and three others were injured in a blast triggered by suspected militants in Goalpara district of Assam on Wednesday morning. Police say at around 8 am, an IED or Improvised explosive device allegedly planted on a bicycle exploded outside the Krishnai police station. The injured have been taken to hospital where they are being treated.

Jul 23, 2014

Nexus between Doctors and Diagnostic Clinics Swindling Patients, Says Minister

Some doctors and diagnostic centres in the country are swindling money from patients by putting them to undergo unnecessary tests, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has said on Tuesday, 22 July.

Jul 23, 2014

Bangalore rape case: Police arrests chairman of Vibgyor School

Bangalore, July 23 (ANI): Bangalore Police arrested the chairman of the privately-run Vibgyor School where a minor girl was sexually assaulted. According to reports, the chairman, Rustom Kerawalla, of Vibgyor School was arrested after it was found that there was delay on his part in reporting the crime to the police. It is also alleged that he concealed information related to the case from the police. It is also alleged that the Kerawalla tried to destroy evidence relating to the incident. He has been charged under section 201 of the Indian Penal Code, section 23 of the Juvenile Justice Act and section 21 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Jul 23, 2014

Shiv Sena on alleged Maharashtra sadan incident

Mumbai, July 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday dismissed reports of a group of around 11 Shiv Sena MPs, allegedly forcing a Muslim catering supervisor, who was fasting for Ramzan, to eat a chapati at the new Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi last week. The MPs were apparently angry over not being served Maharashtrian food. Raut said that all the members of Shiv Sena respect all the religions.

Jul 23, 2014