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Victim's statement sufficient for probe, if credible: Former HC Judge on Swatanter Kumar case

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): After another SC judge Swatanter Kumar has been accused by a law intern of sexual harassment in 2011, Former Delhi High Court judge Justice (Retd) RS Sodhi said on Saturday that the victim's statement is enough for investigation if found credible. He said that the accused former judge should step down from his post and let the course of law take necessary steps. He further said that the Supreme Court has a committee which investigate only the sitting judges in any case, and not former judges.

Jan 11, 2014

Politicos on Arvind Kejriwal's Janta Darbar

New Delhi/ Patna, Jan 11 (ANI): Politicians from different political parties on Saturday criticized Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal for holding a Janta Darbar in a street of Delhi on Saturday saying that he should think practically before executing such things. They also added that Kejriwal is not doing anything new and it is an old phenomenon.

Jan 11, 2014

Intensified cold wave conditions disrupt normal life in many states

Bhopal/ Shimla, Jan 11 (ANI): Piercing cold wave conditions continue unabated in central India with dense fog disrupting vehicles plying on the road along with northern regions too where fresh snowfall intensified cold. Dense fog, biting cold and icy winds magnified the agony of daily commuters in Bhopal which woke up to foggy roads making it almost impossible to drive through. Glaring headlights too were of little help as people tried to make way to their office and desired destinations on Saturday. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh was also in the grip of cold wave as snowfall in the upper regions forced people to stay indoors.

Jan 11, 2014

SC should appoint better judges: Kamini Jaiswal on another case against ex-SC judge

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): As another Former SC judge Swatanter Kumar has been accused of sexually harassing a law intern in 2011 following AK Ganguly, senior advocate Kamini Jaiswal said that the Supreme Court should now be careful and appoint better judges. Jaiswal said that this is not shocking as you get what you sow. She said that the SC should form a committee as soon as possible to look into such cases wherein a law intern is harassed by such high dignitaries who are meant to deliver justice to people.

Jan 11, 2014

People in Trivandrum runs to create cancer awareness

Trivandrum, Jan 11 (ANI): Hundreds of people gathered in Trivandrum on Saturday to take part in a marathon to create awareness about the cancer disease and support the underprivileged cancer patients. Thousands of men, women and children participated in the annual run to raise the funds for the patients in the regional Cancer centre. The run started from Kanakakunnu palace in Trivandrum at 6.30 am. Theme for the marathon was to 'RUN FOR LIFE'. A participant, Ajith Kumar expressed sheer happiness and said youngsters as well as elderly were very happy to be a part of this run.

Jan 11, 2014

Babulal Gaur says less crime when women are 'fully-clothed', draws criticism

Bhopla/ Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur yet again stirred up controversy after he said that crime against women is less in Chennai as they are "fully-clothed." It is not the first time when Gaur has made such remarks. Gaur was in limelight in 2013 also for condemning Western culture. Gaur attributed the low crime rate in South India to the full clothes worn by women and said that people in south are more religious because of which they have good relations between them and thereby the city witnesses less crime. During the inauguration of the Ayodhya Nagar Police Station on Thursday, he made this remark which brought criticism. Senior advocate and social activist Abha Singh condemned the statement and said that Gaur must apologise.

Jan 11, 2014

Maximum complaints were from Govt employees and on water and electricity issues: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Janata Darbar had to be called off because of overcrowd and chaos, the CM said that the expectations of people have multiplied from his party. Kejriwal stated that maximum complaints had come from government employees and on water and electricity issues.

Jan 11, 2014

#YoKejriwalSoHonest: Arvind Kejriwal's Funny Twitter Hashtag Goes Viral; Humorous Jokes Become More popular than Alok Nath's

Arvind Khejriwal's Funny Twitter Hashtag #YoKejriwalSoHonest has now become more popular than Alok Nath's.

Jan 11, 2014

Seoul Pushes for South-North Family Reunion as Pyongyang Rejects Bid Citing US-South Korea Military Drill

Insisting it is the first step towards improving the relationship between the two Korean nations, Seoul on Friday pressed North Korea to accept its offer to reunite families separated after the Korean War.

Jan 11, 2014

IMA Recruitment Scam: 3 Accused Lt Colonels to be Arrested Soon

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked three serving Lieutenant Colonels for allegedly issuing fake experience certificates to candidates of the Indian Military Academy during 2011-2012 in Dehradun.

Jan 11, 2014

Chris Christie's 'Bridgegate' Scandal: New Documents Reveal New Jersey's Top Officials Ignored Danger Warnings

New documents released on the Fort Lee lane closure scandal, also known as Bridgegate, reveal that New Jersey Gov. Christ Christie's top two Port Authority appointees ignored danger warnings issued from the agency's executive director.

Jan 11, 2014

TV journalist Ashutosh on joining Aam Aadmi Party

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Senior TV journalist Ashutosh on Saturday informed that in a press conference at 3pm today a formal announcement would be made about his entry in the Aam Aadmi Party.

Jan 11, 2014

AAP on contesting polls from UP

Aligarh, Jan 11 (ANI): AAP leader Kumar Vishwas on Saturday said that the people of Uttar Pradesh are fed up of the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party, as they both elude from fulfilling promises after getting elected. Vishwas added that by doing so, they have created a space for a third party in the state. He further added that he is all set to take on Rahul Gandhi in Amethi during the next polls.

Jan 11, 2014

Chaos at AAP s janta darbar Kejriwal leaves, says need to make better arrangements

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had to leave the Janata Darbar because of the chaos. Kejriwal said that these meetings will have to be better organized and that he may postpone it for a day or two.

Jan 11, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal Leaves Janta Darbar Mid-way to Avoid Stampede; Latest Reactions

Admitting to management lapses at the public hearing or 'Janta Darbar' outside Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal left mid-way due to a near stampede situation.

Jan 11, 2014