Pramod Kumar, PTI

Stories by Pramod Kumar, PTI

Assam: Militants release abducted power grid engineer

Assam: Militants release abducted power grid engineer

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

The abducted engineer of Power Grid Corporation Limited has been released by his captors in Kumarikata area of Assam's Baksa district, the police said on Wednesday.

No SC order banning Indian channels: Pak minister

No SC order banning Indian channels: Pak minister

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

Pakistan's media regulatory body has not received any orders from the supreme court regarding a ban on licensing of Indian Satellite TV channels, a senior minister informed the parliament on Wednesday.

Goa rape accused a relative of school head: Lawyer

Goa rape accused a relative of school head: Lawyer

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

The Vasco school girl rape case took a new turn on Wednesday with the lawyer of the victim alleging before a court that a relative of the headmistress was involved in the crime.

Vigil along LoC beefed up: Antony

Vigil along LoC beefed up: Antony

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

Vigil along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir has been stepped up following last month's ambush by Pakistani army on Indian troops in which two jawans were killed, government told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Land lease to Ramdev's Patanjali: HC orders status quo

Land lease to Ramdev's Patanjali: HC orders status quo

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

The Himachal high court on Wednesday directed the government to maintain status quo in respect of the land leased to Patanjali Yoga Peeth of Baba Ramdev which was taken over by the government on February 22.

Unruly scenes in RS over Jaitley's phone tapping charges

Unruly scenes in RS over Jaitley's phone tapping charges

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

Unruly scenes were witnessed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after the opposition members raised the issue of alleged phone tapping of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley, leading to a brief adjournment of the House.

Scientists trace origin of destructive Russia meteor

Scientists trace origin of destructive Russia meteor

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

Scientists have pinpointed the origin of the giant meteor that smashed into a remote region of Russia earlier this month, injuring around 1,200 people.

JPC on VVIP chopper deal not advisable: BJP

JPC on VVIP chopper deal not advisable: BJP

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday virtually rejected the government's proposal for setting up a Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the VVIP helicopter deal, saying that the move was aimed at scuttling the probe as current Lok Sabha's term will end next year.

Pak court dismisses petition against Zardari

Pak court dismisses petition against Zardari

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

A Pakistani court has dismissed a petition seeking an order to bar Asif Ali Zardari functioning as the president.

JPC yet to decide if Raja will be called as a witness

JPC yet to decide if Raja will be called as a witness

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

Joint parliamentary committee Chairman P C Chacko on Tuesday said the committee, probing the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam, has called all important witnesses but is yet to take a decision on calling former Telecom Minister A Raja before it.

Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists

Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

At least 19 people, mostly Asian and European tourists, were killed on Tuesday in one of the deadliest hot air balloon accidents in history as the fun ride ended on a tragic note near the ancient Egyptian temple city of Luxor.

Delhi gang rape: Singapore pathologist deposes as witness

Delhi gang rape: Singapore pathologist deposes as witness

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

A Singapore-based doctor, who analysed the slides containing samples of cells and tissue of the December 16 gangrape victim, testified today as a witness for the prosecution through video conferencing in a fast track court in New Delhi.

RS approves proclamation of Prez rule in Jharkhand

RS approves proclamation of Prez rule in Jharkhand

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday approved the proclamation of President's Rule in Jharkhand where former Chief Minister Arjun Munda had resigned after his government was reduced to a minority last month.

Tibetan monks self-immolate protesting Chinese rule

Tibetan monks self-immolate protesting Chinese rule

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

Two young Tibetan monks have died after setting themselves ablaze as self-immolation protests against Chinese rule escalated ahead of Xi Jinping's take over as president at the annual legislature session.

Hyd blast: NIA seeks custody of suspected IM operatives

Hyd blast: NIA seeks custody of suspected IM operatives

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

The national Investigation Agency has moved a Delhi court seeking custody of two alleged operatives of banned terror outfit Indian Mujahideen to interrogate them in connection with the twin blasts in Hyderabad which claimed 16 lives.

Ram Setu issue rocks Rajya Sabha

Ram Setu issue rocks Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

The issue of Ram Setu rocked Rajya Sabha on Tuesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party asking the government to withdraw its affidavit given in court on plans to dismantle it, leading to acrimonious exchanges and consequent adjournment of the house.

SP MLA's son rusticated from varsity for misbehaviour

SP MLA's son rusticated from varsity for misbehaviour

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

A Samajwadi Party member of Legislative Assembly's son, who was accused of misbehaving with a female teacher, was rusticated from the Amity University, official sources said in Lucknow.

Lanka describes hacking incident as 'cyber terrorism'

Lanka describes hacking incident as 'cyber terrorism'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

Sri Lanka on Tuesday described hacking of the ministry of media and information's website as an act of 'cyber terrorism'.

HC moved for probe against Kurien

HC moved for probe against Kurien

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2013

A petition was filed in Kerala high court seeking a direction to the state and director general of police to conduct investigation against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien in the Suriyanelli rape case in the light of the victim's charges against him in the 17-year-old case.