17 killed and 30 injured as bus falls into a khud in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, says Deputy Commissioner.

Indian student wrongly detained in Austaralia, to get 600000 dollars compenstaion

An Indian student, who was detained in 2004 by Australia ‘s Department of Immigration and Citizenship for violating visa rules, is likely to get a compensation of 600,000 Australian dollars after the country’s human rights body termed his detention as arbitrary. Prashant Cherkupalli was detained in late 2004 for working at a bakery in Western […]

No Metro trains after 8 PM on Diwali

Delhi Metro trains will not run after 8 PM on Diwali, however the train services will run as usual for rest of the day on Diwali from 6:00 AM onwards, a Metro spokesperson said. According to Delhi Metro, the last train will start at 8 PM on Wednesday from the all the six terminal stations […]

Yeddu’s bail plea adjourned to 28th Oct

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa will be in jail as the hearing on his bail plea was adjourned to 28th October by the Karnataka High Court on Monday. The 68-year-old BJP leader had sought bail in two of the five corruption cases against him following the Special Lokayukta Court remanding him to judicial […]

Early sign in Tunisia of strong Islamist vote

Tunisian authorities counted votes on Monday in carefully watched elections, amid early signs showing a once-banned Islamist party leading in many constituencies in the country that unleashed uprisings across the Arab world. Tunisia was known for decades for its repressive leadership but also for its progressive legislation on women and families, which secular-leaning Tunisians fear […]

2G case: CBI does not oppose bail of Kani, 4 others

Bail prospects of DMK MP Kanimozhi and four other accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case appeared to have brightened with the CBI not opposing their being freed by a Delhi court which has reserved its orders for 3rd Nov. Kanimozhi, Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, Directors of Kusegaon Fruits & Vegetables Asif Balwa, […]

Kashmir receives season’s first snowfall

Kashmir valley received the first snowfall of the season. Jammu and Kashmir MeT Director Sonum Lotus said that the snowfall has been reported in the upper mountainous reaches of Gulmarg tourist resort. He said, light to moderate snowfall was also received in mountains of Gurez in Bandipora district and Machil sector in Kupwara district. Intermittent […]

Kingfisher flight makes emergency landing at Goa airport

A Bangalore-bound Kingfisher flight, carrying 100 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at the Goa Airport today after the air crafts windshield developed a crack. Goa Airport spokesman said the A320 landed at 8.10 AM after the pilot noticed the crack. The plane was flying from Mumbai to Bangalore. Airport officials said arrangements were […]

ITBP to get modern weapons: Chidambaram

Home Minister P Chidambaram has said that the Government will provide modern weaponry and latest communication facilities to the Indo Tibetan Border Police Force, ITBP personnel. He said, this will help in synergising the activity between men and machine. Addressing the 50th raising day function of ITBP in New Delhi today, Mr. Chidambaram said that […]

Kanimozhi pleads for bail in 2G scam case

Two days after charges were framed against her in the 2G scam, DMK MP Kanimozhi today moved a fresh plea for bail in a special CBI court. The 43-year-old DMK Chief K Karunanidhi’s daughter, who has been in jail for the last five months since her arrest on 20th May, said charges against her have […]