Four vagabond children, who were victims of trafficking, drug abuse and sexual violence, narrated their tales to J S Verma committee alleging that police personnel used to extort money and even indulge in sexual exploitation of women.
It was Gatlin's second positive test, which under anti-doping rules could have resulted in a life ban.
A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to Rahul Mahajan in connection with the case in which he was arrested for alleged drug abuse.
The Narcotic Control Bureau, which had told the court on Wednesday that Khan was involved in the conspiracy, illicit drug trafficking as well as its procurement and consumption, today claimed that 'evidence reveal Khan frequently took contraband substances'.
The top court said that the amount of neutral substance in a mixture has to be included along with the actual weight of the banned substances for determining whether it is a 'small or commercial quantity' under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
'I have gone through my share of depression, drug addiction and professional failure but it has made me stronger.'
More than 1.35 lakh people committed suicide in the country in 2011 of which the highest number were reported in West Bengal followed by Tamil Nadu.
Whitney Houston, the Grammy winning legendary singer-actress and heart throb of the 80's, whose once sparkling career was torn apart by drug abuse and personal problems, was found dead at a hotel in Los Angeles. She was 48.
The former Haryana chief minister also reiterated his demand for an impartial inquiry into the allegations levelled against the head of the Wrestling Federation of India.
The legendary athletes said the apathy of the authorities and increasing drug abuse among athletes would be the key factors responsible for the "poor performance."
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that mobile internet services, which were suspended after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3, will be restored from Saturday.
The Indian Institute of Human Rights announces admissions to its 2-year Post Graduate Programme in Human Rights to be conducted through correspondence.
Asokan said Ramdev went against the medical profession by saying "modern medicine is a stupid and bankrupt science".
India on Thursday sought strengthening of SAARC monitoring desks on terrorism and drugs, underlining that illicit funds generated from narcotics and fake currency networks are being fed into supporting terror activities
Here's saying goodbye to the musical talent who passed away last weekend.
Former medical officer of NIS Patiala, Dr Sanjib Nandi was on Wednesday physically assaulted by guards as he tried to enter the institution premises to meet Justice Mukul Mudgal, who is probing the doping scandal in athletics. Nandi, who blew the whistle on doping practices at NIS Patiala, wanted to meet Justice Mudgal but was stopped by the guards at the gates this morning and refused entry.
The U2 lead singer had emergency back surgery, to prevent possible paralysis.
'It is in the interest of China and Pakistan to give a bad name to the Indian Army and remove AFSPA 'completely' from the north east.' 'Hopefully, better sense will prevail and the ground realities of the army countering insurgency in the north east acknowledged,' asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).
The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.
Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach is watchable for Pankaj Tripathi's brilliant portrayal of Madhav Mishra, observes Divya Nair.
If there is one lesson we get from Depp vs Heard, it is that the American legal system is deeply flawed and the court of public opinion and social media make it harder for victims to get justice, observes Aseem Chhabra.
He played professional football at 15, lifted the World Cup at 25 and was being called one of the greatest players ever by the time he was 30. And yesterday, Diego Maradona was in hospital fighting for his life.
Seeking quashing of the FIR, they told that the ACMM had issued summons against them, which is fixed for Friday. To this, Justice Khetrapal asked the ACMM to fix a new date.
The chief minister accused the Governor of interfering in the state government's affairs and, replying to Purohit's letter made public Monday, indirectly questioned his credentials for the post.
Special Judge S N Gupta directed that the police would be allowed to conduct the tests anytime after July 22.
In a major escalation of the tussle with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.
Pramod Mahajan's close aides, Sudhanshu Mittal and Harish Sharma, have also been summoned.\n
Cops said the doctors deliberately gave false information regarding the presence of toxic substances in the body of Rahul.
The questioning comes a day after police put three senior doctors -- Prasad Rao, Anupam Sibal and Mukund Pandey -- through intense interrogation for nearly nine hours to get details of the treatment given to Rahul.
A day after he was admitted in a private hospital in Delhi in a serious condition, Rahul Mahajan, son of late Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, on Saturday showed signs of improvement with all his vital parametres functioning normally.
India has been pressing for handing over underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, declared global terrorist, besides five hijackers of the Indian airlines plane in 1999.
Former model Gitanjali Nagpal, who was forced into destitution for a brief period, is all set to resume normal life after recovering from mental and physical trauma, caused due to drug abuse and extreme poverty.Gitanjali, who once rubbed shoulders with the likes of Sushmita Sen as a model, is packing her bags at the Vidya Devi Jindal Girl's hostel in Hissar in Haryana and is expected to reach the capital on Tuesday.
WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders apologised for his social media post on the weekend and then on Monday: 'I just want to say sorry again for everyone I've offended'.
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The NGO had yesterday moved the Supreme Court to stall the screening of the film.
The Udta Punjab row continues...
A judge in Himachal Pradesh has been placed under suspension for allegedly harassing a woman judge.
Sahil Zaroo was also produced before the special court.
The 41-year-old was admitted there with cuts on his wrists on June 9.
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