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December 10, 2015 7:49 PM

Bombay HC acquits Salman Khan in 2002 hit-and-run case

The Bombay High Court today acquitted Salman Khan saying that he cannot be convicted on the basis of the evidence produced in the 2002 hit-and-run case. Salman was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment by a sessions court. Giving this verdict, Justice A R Joshi said the prosecution fail...

December 10, 2015 7:47 PM

India to discuss future of FTA with EU next month

India will hold consultations with the European Union(EU) next month to discuss the future of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA). <br/><br/>Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia told reporters in New Delhi today that the meeting is taking place after a gap of over 30 months to do a stockt...

December 10, 2015 7:33 PM

Sharad Pawar&apos;s autobiography released in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said NCP leader and former Minister Sharad Pawar has been active in the cooperative sector and he balanced politics and the cooperative movement. Speaking at the release of autobiography of Sharad Pawar in New Delhi, Mr Modi said, Mr Pawar met him on the way to Pun...

December 10, 2015 7:31 PM

Lok Sabha resumes discussion on drought situation

The Lok Sabha resumed discussion on the drought situation in various parts of the country post lunch. Participating in the debate, Tariq Anwar of NCP stressed the need of making assessment of the drought hit areas of the country to take further measures. Hukumdev Narayan Yadav of BJP pitched for str...

December 10, 2015 7:12 PM

Haryana Panchayat polls: SC upholds validity of recent amendments

The Supreme Court today upheld the validity of recent amendments in a Haryana law which fixes various criteria including minimum educational qualification for candidates contesting panchayat polls. A bench comprising justices J Chelameswar and A M Sapre then dismissed the writ petition.<br/>&l...

December 10, 2015 6:20 PM

Japanese PM Abe to arrive in Delhi tomorrow on 3-day visit to India

Prime Minister of Japan Mr Shinzo Abe will arrive in New Delhi tomorrow evening on a three day visit to India to attend annual summit. Mr. Abe will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. Talks will be followed by signing of agreements and joint Press statement by ...

December 10, 2015 6:19 PM

Jessica case: HC gives parole to Manu Sharma to write exams

Manu Sharma, undergoing life term for killing model Jessica Lall in 1999, was today granted parole for a specified period by Delhi High Court to enable him to appear for his LL.B. first semester exams.<br/><br/>Justice Ashutosh Kumar extended the relief to the convict from 10 to 15 Decem...

December 10, 2015 5:31 PM

Pollution at 'serious' level, needs multi-pronged approach: SC

Stepping into the raging debate on pollution, the Supreme Court today agreed to examine a suggestion to ban entry of all diesel-run trucks, except those carrying essential goods, into the national capital. The Supreme Court agreed while asking the Centre to come up with common minimum acceptable pro...

December 10, 2015 4:26 PM

Constant blocking of Parliament by Cong is sad for democracy: Sinha

Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha today said that the constant blocking of Parliament by Congress over the National Herald case is sad for democracy. Speaking to media in New Delhi, he said issues related to individuals are bringing down the entire system. <br/><br/>Mr. Sinha sa...

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