Local Congress leader shot dead by MaoistsThe HinduPTI Maoists abducted and killed a local Congress leader in Jharkhand's Garhwa district ahead of their two-day bandh in five states today. Bardhan Kachhu, a 45-year-old local tribal leader of Garhwa, was kidnapped from Barkol village around 8 pm last … and more »
Kansas City Star Indian Kashmir locked down in bid to stem protestsAFPSRINAGAR, India — Thousands of Indian troops enforced a strict curfew in parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, after three teenagers were shot dead by security forces, sparking arson and rioting. Six people have been killed in the last four days and 11 in …Protests [...]
Techno Legal News And Views Journalists (blog) Rs 1cr fine for UID data theft?Times of IndiaNEW DELHI: With the UPA government keen to roll out its ambitious plan of giving unique identity numbers to nearly a billion people, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is ready with a draft legislation to ensure data security [...]
Globe and Mail Ronaldo slams Portugal coach in post-match outburstTimes of IndiaPortugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally slammed coach Carlos Queiroz in the immediate aftermath of his side's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup 2010 first knockout round. David Villa's second half strike was enough to send the European …Ronaldo spits at TV [...]
CBC.ca US Senate Committee confirms Gen Petraeus as new Afghanistan commanderTimes of IndiaWASHINGTON: A key Senate committee on Tuesday confirmed General David Petraeus as the new US and NATO commander in Afghanistan after a hearing marked by bickering over the July, 2011 troop withdrawal deadline. The Senate Armed Services Committee, …Petraeus Pledges Look at Firepower [...]
ekmulakatnews NHRC notice to home ministry over handling of Maoist bodiesTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued notice to the home ministry over pictures showing security men carrying the bodies of Maoists, including women, with their hands and feet tied to bamboo poles. …NHRC notice to Home Ministry for [...]
Telegraph.co.uk Apologetic Blatter opens door for video technologySifyWith both Mexico and England suffering due to refereeing errors, FIFA president Sepp Blatter Tuesday said the world soccer body will reopen the debate on introducing video technology and also apologised to both the teams. 'Naturally we deplore when you …Blatter 'sorry' for World Cup errors, opens debateAFPBlatter [...]
Indian Express Kandhamal riots: BJP MLA sentenced to 7 years RIIndian ExpressOrissa: A fast track court in Kandhamal district of Orissa today sentenced BJP MLA Manoj Pradhan to 7 years rigorous imprisonment for his role in the 2008 Kandhamal communal riots. The judgement was pronounced by fast track court-I judge Sobhan Kumar …BJP MLA gets [...]
Diesel prices will also be decontrolled: Manmohan SinghTimes of IndiaON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE: Saying that people will understand the perils of excessive populism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said diesel prices will also be decontrolled on the lines of petrol last week. "Subsidies for petroleum products have …
DAWN.com Why China struck N-deal with Pakistan 4 days after Indo-US dealHindustan TimesNot satisfied with the Chinese clarifications on its nuclear deal with Pakistan, the US today said it has sought more information from Beijing about the supply of two more atomic power plants to Islamabad. China signed a deal with Pakistan for building …US [...]