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June 6, 2016 8:51 PM

Gulberg case: Prosecution seeks death penalty for convicts

A special court hearing the infamous Gulbarg massacre case of 2002 has deferred the sentencing to Thursday the 9th of June. The prosecution has sought death penalty or life imprisonment for all the 24 convicts.<br/> <br/>The court had on Friday convicted 24 and acquitted 36 others, while...

June 6, 2016 8:47 PM

Sting operation: EC yet to receive report from Karnataka CEO

The Election Commission today said it is yet to receive a report from the Karnataka CEO on sting operations which purportedly showed money being offered to MLAs to vote in favour of certain candidates for Rajya Sabha polls. Official sources in the Commission said till today the report has not been r...

June 6, 2016 8:01 PM

Parrikar hold talks with Vietnam President, PM, Defence minister

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today met Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang at Hanoi, and reviewed strategic partnership and new initiatives undertaken to further nourish cooperation in the military sector.<br/><br/>Mr.Parrikar also met Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his counter...

June 6, 2016 7:47 PM

Sting row: CBI to question Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat again tomorrow

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will hold second round of questioning to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat tomorrow in connection with a sting operation case. <br/><br/>Mr. Rawat was allegedly shown offering bribe to rebel Congress MLAs in a sting to save his government. Earl...

June 6, 2016 7:45 PM

SC asks Rajasthan govt to move HC seeking bail cancellation of Asaram aides

The Supreme Court today pulled up Rajasthan government for failing to take any action on the threats being given to witnesses by aides of Asaram Bapu. The apex court asked the state government to approach the High Court, seeking cancellation of bail granted to four of his aides - Shiva, Shilpi, Shar...

June 6, 2016 7:45 PM

Pakistan releases 18 Indian fishermen

In Punjab, 18 Indian fishermen reached India from Pakistan through Wahga check-post of Indo-Pak border this afternoon. These fishermen were released from Landi jail of Karachi. They were handed over to Border Security Force by Pakistan Rangers on zero-line. <br/><br/>Fishermen told media...

June 6, 2016 7:17 PM

HM calls for immediate action to resolve biometric cards for fishermen

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has directed Registrar General of India to immediately sort out issues related to biometric cards and card readers for fishermen. <br/><br/>In a review meeting today in New Delhi, matters related to mapping of coastal police stations, fishing landing poi...

June 6, 2016 7:10 PM

Pakistan rejects India's request for consular access to Kulbushan Jadhav

Pakistan has rejected India's request for consular access to alleged spy Kulbushan Jadhav. Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan said in Islamabad today that it has been decided that consular access will not been given to Kulbhushan. <br/><br/>Pakistan claimed its security forces had arr...

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