Saradha group cos will face prosecution for violation of several laws: SFIO
Completing its probe into the ‘chit fund scam’ of 14 Saradha group firms, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office today said that these companies have been found to be running ‘ponzi schemes’ and would face prosecution for violation of several laws. The investigation concluded that the group... read more »
Hong Kong Protesters March as Leader Urges ‘Good Sense’
Pro-democracy activists staged a march yesterday demanding broader rights for Hong Kong’s first leadership election in 2017, defying a call by the city’s top official to back China on electoral reforms. Demonstrators rallied against plans by China to vet candidates for the election, and... read more »
40 countries offer to contribute to international coalition against IS
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said nearly 40 countries have offered to contribute to an international coalition to fight Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Mr Kerry said he was not asking any ally to commit troops. Speaking ahead of a conference in Paris today, Mr Kerry said several... read more »
Reveal name of whistleblower in CBI chief case: Supreme Court tells Prashan...
The Supreme Court on Monday asked lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan to reveal the source of his information on the guest list at CBI chief Ranjit Sinha’s residence. The apex court asked Bhushan to give the name of the whistleblower in a sealed envelope and directed its registry to keep all... read more »
EU mulls tougher sanctions against Russia
The European Union was mulling tougher sanctions Friday against Russia, following reports that Moscow had sent hundreds of regular troops to eastern Ukraine to support separatist... read more »
Pak court issues arrest warrant against Qadri
A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued for Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader Tahir-ul-Qadri and 71 activists of his party, Dawn online reported Saturday. Pakistan’s... read more »
Six killed in Taliban attack on Afghan intelligence office
At least six people were killed and about 40 injured Saturday by a Taliban attack on an intelligence office in eastern Afghanistan, officials said. “The first attacker detonated his... read more »
Kerry calls for global coalition to counter ISIS threat
The United States has called for a global coalition to address the challenge being posed by terror group ISIS that has gained control over large parts of Iraq and Syria, threatening to... read more »
We have a lot of options for top slot: Suresh Raina
India on Friday suffered a setback with opener Rohit Sharma being ruled out of the remainder of the series but star batsman Suresh Raina said the visitors have enough options to fill in for the top... read more »
