INDIA NEWS - Page 12477

Autopsy report: Ranbir shot from close range,torturedSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 15:16 IST

The body of Ranbir Singh,gunned down by Uttarakhand police in an alleged fake encounter,bore 12 marks of bullets fired from close range and 27 other injuries showing that he may have been tortured,according to an autopsy report.

New immigration law in the offingSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 15:12 IST

A draft of a new immigration law has been prepared by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs.

Two bombs hurled from Pakistani side; youth injuredSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 14:48 IST

A youth was injured at a village on the Indo-Pak border,few yards away from Attari check post,when two bombs were hurled into the Indian side from the Pakistani territory.

Army celebrates 10th year of recapture of Tiger HillSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 13:21 IST

The recapture of Tiger Hill was a turning point during the Kargil conflict and the Indian army did not look back after that victory.

NCW comes up with new scheme for rape victimsSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 13:12 IST

The National Commission for Women has come up with a new rehabilitation scheme for rape victims which provides for interim compensation and psychological help.

Nishank orders CID probe in youth’s encounterSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 13:02 IST

Chief Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has ordered a probe by the CID into the controversial encounter of the killing of a youth in the outskirts of Dehradun.

Kandhamal riots accused out on bail,takes oath as MLASubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 13:00 IST

BJP leader and a prime accused in last year's communal riot in Kandhamal,Manoj Pradhan,was released from jail here on Sunday,a day after being granted interim bail to be able to take oath as an MLA.

Sibal hints at dropping some proposals if there is a rationaleSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 11:59 IST

With a few states opposing his agenda of educational reforms,HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has hinted at dropping some of his proposals if there is a "rationale" behind it.

Met forecast heavy rains in MumbaiSubscriber Only

July 5, 2009 11:49 IST

Predicting heavy rainfall for the second-consecutive day coupled with high tides,the BMC has geared up to avoid water-logging in the city and its suburbs.

Six on a mission to kill a lawyer arrestedSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 20:51 IST

Six alleged henchmen of underworld don Chota Shakeel,who were said to be on a mission to kill a prominent lawyer,have been arrested,police said.

Eight killed as minibus falls off flyover in KolkataSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 19:44 IST

At least 8 people were feared killed and 38 others injured when a minibus skidded off a flyover and fell onto the railway tracks below in Howrah.

Dehradun: Controversy shrouds killing of MBA youthSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 19:31 IST

Controversy surrounded gunning down of an MBA qualified youth in an alleged police encounter.

Reservation in pvt sector no answer for the future: KhurshidSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 17:54 IST

The government said that creating more jobs,not reservation,is needed for the uplift of weaker sections of society.

Shopian rape case: HC orders exhumation of womens’ bodiesSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 16:36 IST

J-K HC directed exhumation of the bodies of two women allegedly raped and murdered in Shopian last month to collect their DNA samples.

J&K police arrest two Hizbul militantsSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 16:24 IST

The first arrest was made by a joint search party of police and troops of 50 Rashtriya Rifles at village Wuyan-Pampore.

Gay sex shouldnt be legalised at any cost: LaluSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 16:15 IST

RJD chief Lalu Prasad denounced Delhi HC's ruling decriminalising gay sex and felt the Centre should appeal against the judgement.

Shopian rape and murder: Locals continue to protestSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 15:46 IST

Thousands of residents of Shopian and adjoining areas staged a sit-in before the office of the Deputy commissioner.

Need for debate on judgement on legalising gay sex: NCWSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 15:08 IST

The National Commission for Women said that there was a need for a nationwide debate on the Delhi HC judgement on section 377.

Omar welcomes HC order on Shopian rape & murderSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 14:54 IST

J-K CM Omar Abdullah said that the move will help in establishing the facts in this case which have evoked strong reactions in the valley.

EPFO decides 8.5% interest rate on PFSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 13:59 IST

The EPFO decided to give 8.5 per cent interest on provident fund deposits of 4.5 crore subscribers.

Black money,Maoist threat impede electoral process: ECSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 12:54 IST

EC SY Quraishi has said that role of black money in elections,threat to voters from Maoists are factors that impede the electoral process in the country.

Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to snowfallSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 12:42 IST

The Amarnath yatra was suspended from Jammu due to snowfall in some places along the Pahalgam route to the cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.

Two militants,soldier killed in Kupwara encounterSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 12:16 IST

The gunbattle broke out at Wadderbala forest in Zachaldara,90 kms from Srinagar.

Local train collides with goods train loaded with petrol,7 hurtSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 11:56 IST

Seven people were injured when a Delhi-bound passenger train hit a goods train loaded with petrol near Ghaziabad railway station.

DU 3rd cut-off list: Hope dwindles for admission seekersSubscriber Only

July 4, 2009 11:28 IST

The third cut off list for admissions in Delhi University was released but may leave many aspirants disappointed as most of its colleges have closed admissions for popular courses.