New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A court here Tuesday framed rape and other charges against a Uber cab driver accused of sexually assaulting a woman executive here Dec 5 amid high drama as he refused to sign the order. Later, the accused pleaded not guilty and sought trial in the case. Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri […]
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday said no case of ‘love jihad’, religious conversion and illegal intrusion of Bangladeshi labourers has been reported in the state. Refuting allegations of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a government statement said the VHP has been claiming ‘love jihad’ and intrusion of Bangladeshi labourers in […]
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Tuesday said acquisition of artillery guns, third generation missiles, upgrading armoured vehicles, augmenting army aviation and strengthening infantry were among “critical areas” for force modernization being progressed on fast track. Addressing the annual press conference ahead of the Army Day (Jan 15), he said he […]
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) With the FTA in Services and Investments with Asean yet to be operational, the trade between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region is unlikely to reach $100 billion by 2015, an expert said here Friday. Speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce organised event “Look East” to “Act […]
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) A rights group Friday urged Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to stop illegal buffalo and bulbul (songbirds) fights ahead of the Bihu festival in the state. “The illegal practice of animal fighting, be it with buffaloes or bulbuls, involves immense cruelty that ultimately results in distress, injury and painful death of […]
Sydney, Jan 9 (IANS) Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody has emphasised the need for Australia to deploy a specialist fielder at the short-leg fielding position where, in the ongoing Test series against India, several catches have been dropped by the home team. Joe Burns, one of the newest members in the Australian squad, dropped Indian […]
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Holding out hope for scarred acid attack victims and those with congenital defects, researchers at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in collaboration with US-based Ohio University have developed a revolutionary technique to regenerate human body parts and tissue. The new technique would have a direct impact on over […]
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Accusing the central government of legislating by stealth, the Congress Wednesday opposed the coal ordinance and sought an immediate explanation on the issue that has triggered a nationwide strike by workers in the industry. “I think the government owes an immediate explanation when more than five lakh workers in this […]
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The NHRC has issued notice to the union chemicals and fertilizers ministry as well as the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) over reports that the latter had withdrawn an order that may lead to arbitrary hike in the prices of 108 cardiovascular and anti-diabetes drugs. Observing that the decision may […]
Raipur, Jan 7 (IANS) Coal production and its shipments were hit hard Wednesday at the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) mines in Chhattisgarh as workers stayed away from work as part of the five-day ongoing strike called by trade unions. “On the second day of the five-day strike, production was halted at majority of the […]