Asim Kamal And Sanjeev Chopra, PTI

Stories by Asim Kamal And Sanjeev Chopra, PTI

No-trust motion against govt is not the issue: DMK

No-trust motion against govt is not the issue: DMK

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

After the resignation of all Dravida Munetra Kazhagam ministers from the government, the party on Wednesday said pulling down the United Progressive Alliance dispensation by bringing no-trust motion in the house is not the issue, but welfare of Tamils is their focus.

Slain DSP's wife joins as officer in UP police

Slain DSP's wife joins as officer in UP police

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Wife of slain Depuuty Superintendent of police Zia-Ul-Haq, who was shot dead in Pratapgarh on March 2, has joined as an officer on special duty, a post offered to her on compassionate grounds.

Anti-rape bill gets Lok Sabha nod

Anti-rape bill gets Lok Sabha nod

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill which provides for natural life term or even death for repeat offenders of rape and other stringent punishment for various offences like stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks.

Mathura: 1 killed, 2 policemen among 6 injured in clash

Mathura: 1 killed, 2 policemen among 6 injured in clash

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

At least one person was killed while six others, including two policemen, were injured when a mob agitated over the death of a farmer attacked a police station at Shergarh village, 48 kms from Mathura.

India, Bangla border forces begin talks in Delhi

India, Bangla border forces begin talks in Delhi

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

The Border Guards Bangladesh on Tuesday began talks with their Indian counterparts and representatives of the Union ministries of home and external affairs on a host of issues related to crime and illegal movement along the frontier.

Hyd: 5 youths arrested for teasing Norwegian woman

Hyd: 5 youths arrested for teasing Norwegian woman

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Five youths who allegedly teased a woman tourist from Norway in a private bus were arrested in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh, the police said on Tuesday.

UP: Eve-teasing victims can now make anonymous complaints

UP: Eve-teasing victims can now make anonymous complaints

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

In a unique initiative, district authorities have decided to place complaint boxes outside some girls' colleges and markets where victims of eve-teasing or harassment can put in their grievances anonymously.

Will continue to remain in party, Cabinet: Beni

Will continue to remain in party, Cabinet: Beni

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Union Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma, who was ticked off by the Congress after his comments against Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav created a controversy, on Tuesday said he will continue to remain in the party and is not resigning from the Cabinet.

23 Asaram supporters arrested for assaulting mediapersons

23 Asaram supporters arrested for assaulting mediapersons

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

As many as 23 followers of Asaram Bapu were arrested for allegedly assaulting mediapersons and damaging their equipment, as the controversial self-styled godman drew flak from media over wastage of water at a pre-Holi function organised by him in drought-hit Maharashtra.

No threat to govt, say SP, BSP; on ventilator, says BJP

No threat to govt, say SP, BSP; on ventilator, says BJP

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

With the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam pulling out of the United Progressive Alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said the party is ready for the general elections as the continuation of the central government is not in the interest of the country.

India, Egypt ink 7 pacts after PM holds talks with Morsi

India, Egypt ink 7 pacts after PM holds talks with Morsi

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday morning. He was received by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He inspected the guard of honour and also met members of the Cabinet.

LS takes up discussion on anti-rape bill

LS takes up discussion on anti-rape bill

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up a bill which provides for stringent punishment for crimes against women including natural life term or even death for repeat offenders of rape besides various penalties for stalking, voyeurism and acid attacks.

Under fire for controversial remarks, Beni skips CPP meet

Under fire for controversial remarks, Beni skips CPP meet

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma, in the line of fire for his controversial remarks against Mulayam Singh Yadav, on Tuesday skipped a key meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party after he was snubbed over it.

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

MP assembly adjourned sine die over Swiss gang rape

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

Madhya Pradesh Assembly was on Tuesday adjourned sine die three days before schedule following ruckus and uproarious scenes created by the opposition Congress demanding resignation of Home Minister Uma Shankar Gupta, on the issue of gang rape of a Swiss woman in Datia district.

Govt unduly favoured Robert Vadra in land deals: BJP

Govt unduly favoured Robert Vadra in land deals: BJP

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

The Rajasthan assembly on Tuesday witnessed pandemonium after the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party alleged that government had unduly favoured Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in land deals in the state.

India calls off defence talks with Sri Lanka

India calls off defence talks with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

Amid severe attack by Tamil parties over engagement with Sri Lanka, the government has called off the annual defence dialogue with that country scheduled to start from March 23.

Par attack: Kin of slain security men to take back medals

Par attack: Kin of slain security men to take back medals

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

The families of eight security personnel who died in the 2001 Parliament attack will now take back the gallantry medals which they had returned in protest against the delay in the execution of Afzal Guru.

Tyagi cannot leave country without permission: CBI

Tyagi cannot leave country without permission: CBI

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday said former Air Chief S P Tyagi and other accused in the case relating to alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal will have to take permission of the agency before leaving the country.

CIA, MI6 were told Iraq had no active WMDs: Report

CIA, MI6 were told Iraq had no active WMDs: Report

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

Vital intelligence used to justify Iraq invasion ten years ago was based on 'fabrication', a media report has claimed, citing that the Central Intelligence Agency and MI6 were told that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction.

Further steps only after review of ties with Italy: Govt

Further steps only after review of ties with Italy: Govt

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

After withholding posting of its Ambassador-designate Basant Kumar Gupta to Rome, the government on Monday said further steps will be taken after completion of the review of bilateral ties with Italy.