Crime

Gay Marriage Legalised in France Amid Strong Protests

France has finally acted on its motto, 'Liberty, equality and Fraternity' when its President Francois Hollande legalised the law allowing gay marriage amid bitter protests on Saturday.

May 19, 2013

Second Time Unlucky: After Infosys, iGate Shows Door to CEO Phaneesh Murthy over Sex Scandal

The Board of Directors of iGate Corp has sacked its President and CEO Phaneesh Murthy over sexual harassment charges. Earlier, at Infosys, Murthy who was working as the California-based global head of sales (prior to 2002) was accused of sexual harassment by his personal secretary, Reka Maximovitch. A lawsuit was filed and was settled out of court by Infosys for $3 million. Phaneesh Murthy joined iGate Global Solutions Limited in August 2003, after the company acquired his new firm Quintant.

May 21, 2013

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Sanjay Dutt Shifted from 'Anda Cell' in Arthur Road Jail to Pune's Yerwada Prison

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was lodged in the high-security 'Anda Cell' (Egg-shaped) for the past one week in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail, was shifted to Pune's Yerwada Jail at 6 am on Wednesday.

May 22, 2013

Phaneesh Murthy Case: Latest Twist Adds Love Child Too

The law firm representing Araceli Roiz, the iGate employee who is allegedly pregnant with Phaneesh Murthy's child, is contemplating court action against the ousted CEO and the company as well.

May 23, 2013

Bandra Terminal Acid Attack: Victim’s Condition Worsens, Culprit Yet to be Arrested

Preeti Rathi, the 25-year-old woman who fell victim to an acid attack at the Bandra railway station in Mumbai, is said to be in critical condition after one of her lungs collapsed.

May 23, 2013

IPL Spot-Fixing: Why Can't Indian Police Work Together and Solve the Common Issue?

It was like a scene from a Bollywood film where a dutiful police officer bashes up the goons. The Delhi police, who were not long ago slammed for failing to curb crime in the capital, swing into action and arrested three cricketers from Mumbai last week in connection with spot-fixing scandal.

May 24, 2013

Should Chennai Super Kings be Disqualified? IPL 2013 Final to be Most Anti-Climax Ever

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) may have topped the table but it has lost its charm following the arrest of its top official Gurunath Meiyappan in connection with spot-fixing scandal. One big question that popped up following the IPL scandal is whether CSK franchise should be disqualified.

May 26, 2013

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Deadly Maoist Attack in Chhattisgarh: Salwa Judum Founder Mahendra Karma, Nandkumar Patel Among 25 Killed

The body of Chhattisgarh Congress chief Nandkumar Patel, who was allegedly killed by naxals, was found on Sunday near the spot in Darbha, Jagdalpur, where the attack took place.

May 26, 2013

Woolwich Murder: British Officials Aware of Suspect’s Links with Al Qaeda

London officials have confirmed that Michael Adebolajo, one of the two men held for killing soldier Lee Rigby last week, was arrested in 2010 in Kenya for his links with an Al Qaeda outfit.

May 27, 2013

Complete Text of Jiah Nafisa Khan's Suicide Note: Actress Mentions Her Troubled Relationship

Although police investigating the case is yet to ascertain the authenticity of the six page suicide note allegedly penned by late Bollywood actress Jiah Nafisa Khan, the family of the starlet has made the content of the note public through the press.

Jun 10, 2013

Shooting Spree in Malaysia: Sarwak Businessman Gunned Down by Unidentified Men

A 44-year-old resort developer was brutally shot to death from close range near a restaurant in Penampang, Malaysia, on Saturday night.

Aug 5, 2013

Dhamini's Love-Affair: Cheran Happy over Daughter's Decision to Return Home

Actor-director Cheran said that his daughter's decision to go with them is her sole decision.

Aug 22, 2013

Malaysian Appeal Court Acquits Cops Accused of Mongolian Woman’s Murder, Public Cry Conspiracy

A Malaysian court has over-ruled the death sentence of two police officials - Azilah Hadri and Sirul Azhar, who had been convicted of murdering a Mongolian woman, and set them free.

Aug 23, 2013

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Mumbai Gang-Rape Case: Second Accused Confesses, Caught Hiding Near His Residence

A second accused in the gang-rape of a 22-year-old photojournalist confessed after he was arrested in the wee hours of Saturday from a video parlour in south Mumbai.

Aug 24, 2013

Malaysia: 180-Year-Old Hindu Temple Robbed off Valuable Gems, Statues Damaged

Miscreants have broken into the 180-year-old Sri Maha Mariamman Temple situated in Malaysia's Penang District, robbing off valuables amounting to RM 50,000.