Pramod Kumar, PTI

Stories by Pramod Kumar, PTI

Girl gangrape: Govt may install CCTV cameras in buses

Girl gangrape: Govt may install CCTV cameras in buses

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

In the wake of a widespread outrage over the gang rape and brutal assault of a 23-year-old para-medical student in a bus, the Delhi government on Monday said it would install CCTV cameras inside the buses to ensure safety of women passengers.

French diplomat seeks quashing of case against him

French diplomat seeks quashing of case against him

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

French diplomat Pascal Mazurier who was granted conditional bail by the Karnataka high court in connection with the alleged rape of his minor daughter, recently filed a petition before the court seeking quashing of the case against him.

Sadananda gowda, wife file bail pleas

Sadananda gowda, wife file bail pleas

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, his wife Datty and another accused Anil appeared before the Lokayukta court on Friday in a complaint filed against them alleging illegal construction on government lands and allotment of sites to them under discretionary quota despite them possessing land.

Defence ministry claims ownership of Adarsh land

Defence ministry claims ownership of Adarsh land

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

The defence ministry on Friday filed a title suit before the Bombay high court seeking claim on the land on which the scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society building stands, alleging the residential complex has been constructed 'illegally and unlawfully'.

China: Man goes on stabbing spree at school, 22 kids hurt

China: Man goes on stabbing spree at school, 22 kids hurt

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

The dreaded attacks on school children returned to haunt China on Friday after 22 of them were injured besides an 85-year-old woman after a 'mentally deranged' man, armed with a knife, went on a slashing spree at a primary school.

Sonia, Modi lock horns over Central funds, Sir Creek

Sonia, Modi lock horns over Central funds, Sir Creek

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi locked horns on Friday after the Congress President charged that Central funds were misused by the Gujarat government and the Chief Minister was 'inciting' people by raising concerns over border security through the Sir Creek issue.

Lakhs of UP govt employees protest against quota bill

Lakhs of UP govt employees protest against quota bill

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Lakhs of employees of the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday took out rallies and staged 'dharna' across state protesting against the bill seeking to provide reservation to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in government jobs.

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's only son Nara Lokesh will soon follow in his father's footsteps and may contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Italian marines want to go home for Christmas

Italian marines want to go home for Christmas

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

The two Italian marines, now on bail in the case relating to killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast on February 15 this year, on Friday filed a petition in the high court seeking relaxation of bail conditions to enable them visit their homes in Italy for Christmas.

CBI works free of political interference: Govt

CBI works free of political interference: Govt

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

The government on Friday rejected former Central Bureau of Investigation director U S Mishra's allegation that he faced political pressure when he was investigating the disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.

Mayawati slams Congress on quota issue

Mayawati slams Congress on quota issue

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, who virtually arm-twisted the government to bring the quota bill for SC/STs, on Thursday, slammed the Congress for not doing any such thing because of which condition of these communities deteriorated.

Khurshid's first bilateral visit to Myanmar

Khurshid's first bilateral visit to Myanmar

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will leave for Myanmar on Friday on his first bilateral visit since assuming office and will hold talks with the top leadership there including Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

'Govt has constitutionally duty towards pilgrims'

'Govt has constitutionally duty towards pilgrims'

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that it is government's constitutional obligation to provide basic facilities to pilgrims who visit religious places and directed the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government to ensure proper health and other amenities to Amarnath yatris.

Chandni Chowk market fire extinguished: Officials

Chandni Chowk market fire extinguished: Officials

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

A major fire broke out in the electrical and electronics market in central Delhi's Chandni Chowk on Thursday evening, fire brigade officials said.

Quota: Cong lauds floor managers for finding a way out

Quota: Cong lauds floor managers for finding a way out

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

With the Rajya Sabha taking up the controversial quota in promotion bill after a high drama, the Congress on Thursday complimented its floor managers for finding a way out of the tussle between the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party on the measure.

Court clears Chandra for lie detector test, not editors

Court clears Chandra for lie detector test, not editors

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra's plea for undergoing lie detector test on the advice of his doctors and in the presence of his lawyer was allowed by a Delhi court in a case of alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid from Congress MP Navin Jindal's firm.

India, China need to develop mutual trust: Gadkari

India, China need to develop mutual trust: Gadkari

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

India and China needed to develop mutual trust and respect to strengthen bi-lateral relations, Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari said in Itanagar on Thursday.

Yeddy warns of en masse resignation of his supporters

Yeddy warns of en masse resignation of his supporters

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

Daring the Bharatiya Janata Party to take action against the 13 members of Parliament who threw their lot with him and attended the formal launch of his Karnataka Janatha Party, former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said they would resign en masse if the situation so warranted.

BJP backs bill providing for reservation to SC/STs

BJP backs bill providing for reservation to SC/STs

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday supported the Bill providing for reservation to SCs/STs in promotions in government jobs but asked the government to make certain changes so that it does not create reverse discrimination.

Direct bBenefit transfer system to eliminate leakages: FM

Direct bBenefit transfer system to eliminate leakages: FM

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2012

Rejecting contentions that the government is implementing the Aadhar enabled Direct Benefit Transfer (cash transfer) system in a hurry, Finance Minister P Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the measure being implemented step by step will eliminate leakages, delays, duplicacies and falsification.