2G hearing: SC directs CBI officers to leave court room and do their duty
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to CBI officers present in the court room and directed them to leave and “do their duty” in office. The court also did not take well to the presence of a large number of CBI officers in the courtroom, and enquired about the... read more »
‘Black widow’ investigated after deaths of seven partners
Japanese police have arrested an elderly millionairess on suspicion of poisoning her husband and are investigating the deaths of a further six partners. Chisako Kakehi, 67, was arrested in Kyoto on Wednesday in an investigation that has hit the headlines here as a “black widow”... read more »
Muslims and Dalits must come together, says MIM’s Owaisi
Although just a fraction, this share means MIM candidates managed to make quick inroads into the bases of bigger parties. A barrister by training from London’s Lincoln’s Inn, Owaisi’s anti-Hindutva stand helped build his image as a next-generation Muslim leader, but he is increasingly taking... read more »
President Obama says he’ll announce immigration reform plan Thursday
resident Obama appeared to be zeroing in Wednesday on a set of immigration policy changes that could protect 2.5 million to 4.9 million people from deportation, as he prepared to address the nation Thursday night to make his case for reform. The exact number will vary depending on last-minute... read more »
Mamata suspends three prison officials after Kunal Ghosh’s attempted suicide
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suspended three officials of Kolkata’s Presidency jail where Saradha scam accused and former TMC MP Kunal Ghosh attempted... read more »
‘White Widow’, world’s most-wanted woman terrorist, shot dead
Samantha Lewthwaite or the White Widow has reportedly been gunned down in war-torn Ukraine by a Russian marksman. According to The Mirror, Lewthwaite, the world’s most wanted woman... read more »
World’s Tallest And Shortest Men Meet on Records Day in London
LONDON: The world’s tallest and shortest men came face to face — well, face to shin — on Thursday to celebrate the 10th annual Guinness World Records Day. The little and... read more »
Pakistan test fires Shaheen-II ballistic missile
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of Shaheen-II (Hatf-VI) ballistic missile. The launch was the culminating point of the field training exercise of the... read more »
More Russia sanctions if Ukraine not resolved: Cameron
Russia could face further sanctions if it does not commit to resolving the conflict in Ukraine, British Prime Minister David Cameron said today, as he called Moscow’s actions... read more »
