Sohrabuddin case: CBI summons Johri, Pandey; grills Shah for second day
Senior IPS officer Geetha Johri and ex-Gujarat DGP P C Pandey have been summoned by the CBI for questioning in the Sohrabuddin encounter case, even as the agency grilled Amit Shah for the second straight day.
No breakdown in talks with Naga group: Interlocutor Pandey
There is no breakdown in the ongoing talks here with the rebel National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), the central government's interlocutor RS Pandey said Thursday.
All 4 accused in Aman Kachroo ragging case surrender
All four accused in MBBS student Aman Kachroo ragging case surrendered before a fast court track on Thursday, complying with an order of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Karnataka bans iron ore exports to curb illegal mining
Amid a raging row over illegal mining and export of iron ore in Karnataka, CM B S Yeddyurappa said the ban will be in force till the completion of a state Lok Ayukta probe into illegal mining between 2000 and 2010.
Will overcome Maoist problem in three years: Chidambaram
The government on Thursday said it was confident of overcoming the Maoist problem in the next three years and had prepared a two-pronged strategy of initiating development and police action in the affected areas.
NIA to probe Samjhauta Express blast case
With no breakthrough in the over three-year-old Samjautha Express blast case, the government has decided to handover its probe to the National Investigation Agency to unravel the conspiracy.
Activists rally for 33% women's reservation
Organised by the Alliance for 33%, a conglomeration of more than a whopping 350 organisations across India, it was both a moment to celebrate and push the bill.
Aiyar raises CWG issue in Rajya Sabha
Mani Shankar Aiyar just can't stop talking about the Commonwealth Games. After wishing the Games end up a disaster, the ex-sports minister today asked pointed questions on the expected revenues from the event.
Food inflation down to single digit as Opposition rocks Parliament
Food inflation fell to single digit at 9.67% for the first time this year bringing relief to the government, which has been braving concerted Opposition attack on rising food and fuel prices within and outside Parliament.
Parliament approves President's Rule in Jharkhand without debate
Amid Opposition uproar over price rise, Parliament on Thursday approved imposition of President's Rule in Jharkhand without any debate.
Bus service between Pok and J&K suspended
"Carvaan-e-Aman", the weekly-bus service between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was suspended today due to landslides, officials said.
CBI summons IPS officer Johri in Sohrabuddin case
CBI on Thursday summoned Geetha Johri, the first woman IPS officer of Gujarat, by August 10 for questioning in connection with the 2005 killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh in a staged shootout.
Price issue rocks Parliament for 3rd day, both Houses adjourn
The issue of price rise stalled proceedings in both Houses of Parliament for the third consecutive day on Thursday with the Opposition demanding discussion under a rule that entails voting.
Left, BJD MPs demand rollback of fuel price hike
Left and BJD MPs today staged a protest at the main gate of Parliament and demanded immediate rollback in the increase in prices of petroleum products.
Aarushi case: SC to hear Talwar's application on August 9
The Supreme Court on Thursday listed for August 9 hearing on the application moved by Rajesh Talwar, father of murdered teenager Aarushi, seeking restraint on the media from irresponsible reporting in the case.