HC rejects Tejpal’s plea for interim protection from arrest
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim relief in the anticipatory bail plea of Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case. The court posted the case to November 29 for orders. With the court refusing to grant relief, Tejpal faces chances of getting arrested.... read more »
‘India Corner’ at Indonesia’s Udayana University
Jakarta – An “India Corner” has been set up at the Udayana University in Denpasar in Bali as part of an initiative by the Indian embassy here and the consulates in Bali and Medan to enhance educational cooperation with the Indonesian academic community and students. During a brief... read more »
Prachanda to visit India to meet ailing daughter
Kathmandu – Nepalese Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda will visit India Thursday to meet his daughter who is in a “very critical” condition at a Noida hospital, an aide said! Wednesday. The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of N! epal (Maoist) and his wife Sita... read more »
Hemraj’s widow thanks judiciary for Talwar verdict
By Anil Giri Kathmandu – The Indian judiciary Wednesday got a ‘Thank You’ from the widow of the Nepalese domestic help whose murder along with Aarushi’s led to life term for dentists Rajesh and Nupur Talwar. Unwell and battling poverty, Hemraj Banjade’s wife Khum Kala... read more »
Tejpal’s anticipatory bail plea hearing at 3.30 p.m.
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Wednesday deferred till 3.30 p.m. the hearing of the anticipatory bail plea of Tehelka news magazine editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal. Justice Sunita... read more »
Malavika challenged me with her performance: Pooja Umashankar
Chenn! ai – Actress Pooja Umashankar, who shares the screen space with child artist Malavika Manikuttan in forthcoming Tamil thriller “Vidiyum Munn”, said she had to... read more »
US expands China hiring probe to Morgan Stanley
Beijing – The US Justice Department is probing Morgan Stanley for its hiring practices in China, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move comes as U.S. authorities... read more »
End ‘sharp words’ over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders
Kiev – Russia’s President on Tuesday called for European leaders to end their criticism over Ukraine’s decision to delay a key EU pact, as thousands rallied in Kiev in a... read more »
Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hoped to establish a “security round table” with Indonesia, seeking to rebuild a strategic relationship with a... read more »
