Crime

Aarushi Murder Case: Is Nupur Talwar Evading CBI Capture?

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hear the plea seeking to annul the warrant against Nupur Talwar, who was reportedly absconding, sources said. The apex court will take up the hearing on Nupur's plea on Friday.

Apr 12, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: Non-bailable Warrant Against Nupur Talwar For Skipping Trial

Skipping a hearing proves costly for Nupur Talwar who has been a prime suspect of CBI in her daughter's and domestic servant double murder case.

Apr 11, 2012

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

A breakthrough is in sight for the release of Italian national Paolo Bosusco, who has been held captive since March 14, as the Maoists have issued a new tape on Wednesday saying that they will release Paolo through a democratic process.

Apr 11, 2012

Bribery Case: Indian Army Chief Sends Detailed Complaint to CBI

Following the Central Bureau of Investigation's directive to provide more information on the Rs.14-crore bribery allegations he had made in his letter to the intelligence agency last month, Army Chief General VK Singh sent a detailed complaint on Tuesday.

Apr 10, 2012

UN Expert Urges India To Repeal AFSPA

Commending the high level of commitment by India to human rights, a UN expert has urged the government to withdraw the controversial Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 (AFSPA).

Mar 31, 2012

CBI Files Chargesheet against Jagan Mohan

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in connection to the illegal assets case on Saturday.

Mar 31, 2012

Rajoana Hanging: Centre Stays Death Sentence, SAD Happy

Following protest by several Sikh organizations and clemency plea from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP government, the Centre has stayed the hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. SAD is happy over the Centre's decision to stay Rajoana's death sentence.

Mar 29, 2012

Rajoana Hanging: Security Beefed Up on Punjab Bandh, CM to Meet President

Punjab has come to a standstill after a Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is convicted in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.

Mar 28, 2012

Court Verdict: Hang Balwant Singh Rajoana on March 31

Balwant Singh Rajoana has been given death sentence for his role in the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. A Chandigarh sessions court on Tuesday ruled the hanging of the culprit on March 31.

Mar 27, 2012

Ban Ki-moon Urges All Nations to Protect UN Personnel

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged all nations to join forces to protect the thousands of United Nations personnel who risk their lives to help people in need around the world.

Mar 26, 2012

Kandahar Massacre: US Pays $50,000 Each to Victims

The American government on Saturday paid a compensation of $50,000 each to the families of victims who were killed in an alleged massacre carried out by a U.S soldier in Afghanistan this two weeks ago.

Mar 26, 2012

Anna Hazare Says Govt Is 'Deaf And Dumb'

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday termed the government as "deaf and dumb."

Mar 25, 2012

Odisha Kidnap Crisis: Interlocutors Suspend Talks between Govt and Maoists

In a huge setback to the negotiation between the Odisha government and the Maoists to free the two Italians who have been held hostage 11 days ago, the interlocutors have suspended all talks citing atrocities from both the parties.

Mar 24, 2012

West Bengal Rape Case: Husband Lets Friends Rape Wife

After being rocked by a series of rape cases last month, West Bengal is hit by yet another shocking rape case. Police have arrested two men for allegedly raping a newly-married woman and the victim's husband, who reportedly facilitated it, is absconding.

Mar 23, 2012

All-Party Meet Fails to End Logjam on Lokpal

An all-party meeting called by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his residence in New Delhi on Friday to discuss the controversial Lokpal Bill got over without finding a consensus.

Mar 23, 2012