The government, on Thursday, told Parliament that a total of 2555 cases were pending trial for over a decade with the Central Bureau of Investigation. The government added that investigations in seven cases too were pending for the same time period. “The number of cases pending under investigation and trial,[Read More…]
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Sanatan Sanstha’s Akolkar, Gaikwad shot Govind Pansare: SIT chargesheet
The prime witness in the murder of Govind Pansare, Sanjay Sandvilkar, and three other witnesses have reportedly told investigators that key accused Dr Virendra Tawde had approached Sandvilkar, a former ‘sadhak’ with Sanatan Sanstha, telling him to make weapons at his metal manufacturing unit in Kolhapur and even provide accommodation[Read More…]
At least 87 killed, thousands injured in Kashmir : PHR report
A report published by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) claimed that at least 87 people were killed and thousands injured in the violent clashes that erupted in Kashmir after the killing of militant leader Burhan Wani by security forces. The report described the excessive and indiscriminate use of force against[Read More…]
Paytm means ‘Pay To Modi’, Rahul Gandhi calls demonetisation a foolish decision
Opposition leaders on Thursday observed a ‘Black Day’ in Parliament premises to mark one month of the announcement of demonetisation, with Rahul Gandhi launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his “foolish decision” has “devastated” the country. Leading the protest, Gandhi accused Modi of shying away from[Read More…]
Triple talaq unconstitutional: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday declared triple talaq as unconstitutional and said that it violates the rights of Muslim women. In an indirect reference to All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the court said “ no Personal Law Board is above the Constitution.” The Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA)[Read More…]
Service tax to be waived on card transactions up to Rs 2,000
Government will waive service tax on debit and credit card transactions of up to Rs 2,000 in a bid to promote digital transactions amid cash crunch following withdrawal of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes. The government has decided to “exempt services by an acquiring bank to any person[Read More…]
Extra credits for students backing cashless economy
University Grants Commission has sent a circular to higher educational institutions, asking them to encourage students to join the centre’s cashless economy campaign by educating the common man on different modes of digital payments. Students participating in government’s cashless economy campaign will be rewarded with extra credits from December 12,[Read More…]
AIADMK announces Rs 3 lakh compensation for 77 people died of grief over Jayalalithaa’s illness and death
AIADMK party on Wednesday said 77 people died of shock and grief after hearing about the illness and later the death of chief minister J Jayalalithaa. The party announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh for the families. “77 persons have died of grief and shock after having to come[Read More…]
Stranded tourists at Havelock Islands will be rescued soon: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured that stranded tourists at Andaman’s Havelock Islands will be evacuated immediately once the storm is abated. Speaking on the crisis, Rajnath Singh said rescue teams have been kept on standby at Port Blair to carry out the evacuation process. He appealed the[Read More…]
Escaped prisoner returns to jail after spending a week in Goa with girl friend
A prisoner escaped from Agra jail and spent almost a week with his girlfriend in Goa. After the seven days of tender moments with his beloved, the honest prisoner returned to the prison. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report, the prisoner’s name is Jitendra. He has been in police custody[Read More…]
