'A Russia-Iran-China-Pakistan geopolitical grouping is evolving at this point of time.' 'Given that the grouping is in its nascent stages, will this week's terrorist attack in Mirjaveh affect it?' asks Aveek Sen.
The CBI on Wednesday called Loop Telecom, CEO Sandeep Basu, Chairman of Shyam group Rajiv Mehrotra, former telecom minister A Raja's brother A K Perumal and close aide Sadiq Batcha, for questioning in relation with the 2G spectrum scam.
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday questioned former telecom minister A Raja's close aide Sadiq Batcha in connection with its probe into the 2G spectrum scam.
Police said the six allegedly attempted to kill an RSS worker on December 22 for taking part in a pro-CAA rally. The matter has now been handed over to the ATS and an SIT will also be formed to ensure that such people do not create any disturbance, police said.
Bengaluru has emerged as the world's fastest-growing mature tech ecosystem in the world since 2016, followed by the European cities of London, Munich, Berlin and Paris, with India's financial centre of Mumbai in sixth place, according to new research released in London on Thursday.
The Central Bureau of Investigation, in its second chargesheet likely to be filed on Monday, may name Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi, wife Dayalu Ammal and several others for allegedly getting benefits out of the allocation of 2G spectrum to certain telecom firms.
Newly-elected London mayor Sadiq Khan said that he was not simply a Muslim leader or a spokesperson for those who follow the faith but represented everyone.
A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation registered a case into the death of Sadiq Batcha, a close aide of former Telecom minister A Raja, arrested in connection with the 2G scam, the agency on Wednesday conducted an investigation at the deceased's house.
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Notwithstanding rejection of his resignation by the Tamil Nadu government, Dr V Dekal, who performed the post-mortem on the body of Sadiq Batcha, a close aide of former telecom minister A Raja, filed his nomination on Saturday for the April 13 Assembly polls as an independent.
"The death was caused due to asphyxia but the cause of that cannot be confirmed until the forensic report is received," he told mediapersons, adding that the entire autopsy was videographed. A team of doctors performed the autopsy at Royapettah Hospital for nearly three hours starting 10 am.
The mysterious death of former telecom minister A Raja's close aide Sadiq Batcha was on Thursday brought to the notice of the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the plea for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the matter.
Sadiq Batcha, a key aide of former telecom minister A Raja, is said to have committed suicide at his residence in Chennai on Wednesday.
Pakistan has once again blamed India of harbouring terror inside the country through Afghanistan and hampering Islamabad's anti-terror efforts. Pakistan's envoy to Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq accused New Delhi of creating trouble in Pakistan's 'war on terror'. India is working according to a massive propaganda to malign Islamabad's image on the international stage while pressurising it to end terror networks operating inside the country, Pak said.
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it is willing to take over the probe into the mysterious death of Sadiq Batcha, a close aide of 2G spectrum case accused and former telecom minister A Raja.
Muslim clerics and scholars have welcomed the capital punishment awarded to the Mumbai terror attack convict Ajmal Amir Kasab saying the court verdict has reiterated the faith of all countrymen in Indian judicial system.
Five Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives arrested in connection with the Mumbai terror strikes, including its operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, provided transport, accommodation and financial support to the 26/11 attackers, according to an updated supplementary chargesheet filed before a Pakistani anti-terror court.
On Tuesday, yoga guru Ramdev Baba became the first non-Muslim cleric addressed the annual convention of Islamic seminaries under the guidance of Islamic organisation Jamait-e-Ulema Hind at the historic seminary in Deoband, about 500 km from Lucknow, which is known for its sweeping influence over majority of Sunni Muslims in the country.
In what may spell fresh trouble for Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Amit Shah, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday questioned jailed suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara who accused the former Gujarat minister of ditching police officers who followed the state government's "conscious policy".
Formula One has taken over the city streets but for Cuban Olympic boxing champion Robeisy Ramirez, being in Baku is all about the road to Rio.
Taking the lead in the matter is vice president of the All India Muslim Law Personal Board, Maulana Kalbe Sadiq, who says there is surely a way to settle the matter, and the right efforts in this direction will bring about a solution
A sub inspector of the Meghalaya police was suspended on Tuesday on the charge of dereliction of duty in connection with the escape of three Pakistani terrorists from New Delhi.
The incident took place on January 1 when Abdul Razzak, Mohammed Sadiq and Rafaqat Ali were being escorted to a hospital for treatment by Meghalaya Police personnel on deputation with the Delhi Police's Special Branch.
A reward of Rs 50,000 was announced on Sunday by the Delhi Police for anyone providing information on the three Pakistani terrorists who escaped while being escorted to a city hospital. They also released the pictures of the trio for identification.
Three Pakistani terrorists, who had completed their jail term for triggering blasts near Red Fort in 2000, escaped while being taken to the G B Pant Hospital in the national capital.
Afghanistan, who have honed their cricket skills in a warzone, may pose more of a threat to South Africa's hopes of winning the Twenty20 World Cup than the leading nations, captain Graeme Smith said.
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven Mumbai terror attack accused, including mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till next week as two witnesses summoned did not turn up.
Since March 3, when terrorists attacked the Pakistan district courts, in which 12 people, including an additional district and sessions judge, were killed in Islamabad, there has been no progress on the trial
Ajmal Amir Iman Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai attacks on November 26 last year, is a Pakistani national, a Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman said on Wednesday. However, Pakistan Information Minister Sherry Rehman stated that Kasab was not linked to any official agency.
Pakistan's parliament has unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir.
He was among the key plotters of England's historic 2012 Test triumph in India and former coach Andy Flower sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year as he believes the visitors have enough 'formidable players' to challenge the upbeat hosts.
Hamid Hasan's figures of 3 for 21 in the WT20 match against South Africa on Wednesday are the second best by an Afghanistan bowler in Twenty20 internationals after Karim Sadiq's 3 for 17 against Ireland at Dubai on 09-02-2010.
However, the EC is yet to make an official announcement in this regard.
Distancing itself from the 'fatwa' against Muslims singing 'Vande Mataram', a section of the intelligentsia on Sunday said there was a need to educate the community about the actual meaning of the lone "objectionable" word 'vande' in order to remove doubts over its rendition.
Ananya Chakravarty (52), who was an inspector in Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and was posted as a field officer in the Cabinet Secretariat, was found hanging from a fan while the bodies of his wife Jaishri, son Arnab (17) and daughter Disha (12) bearing blunt injury marks were found in the house which was bolted from inside, police said.
Pakistan on Wednesday said it had begun approaching global bodies like the United Nations over the 'deteriorating situation' in Jammu and Kashmir, ignoring India's warning that such statements amount to clear interference in its internal affairs and will undermine the composite dialogue process.Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Sadiq said Islamabad is 'deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in the Indian state that is resulting in loss of life in JK'
Pakistan on Friday said it has so far not requested consular access to Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai terror attacks, as India has not provided any evidence on his identity and nationality. Consular access is usually sought once the identity and nationality of an accused are established, Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Sadiq told Pakistan's Dawn News channel.
External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vishnu Prakash termed as "most unfortunate" the comments by Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Muhammad Sadiq that polls in Jammu and Kashmir do not reflect "authentic" expression of aspirations of the people of the state.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan branded the clashes as unacceptable behaviour and called on the police to take action against the perpetrators.
