2-finger test must end: SC
The two-finger test conducted on a rape victim violates her right to privacy, observed the Supreme Court while directing the government to provide better medical procedures which respect a woman’s “ri
Property registration to be tout-free, easy affair
In a major revamp of existing property registration system, the Delhi government will put in place a transparent mechanism by year-end under which people will be able to access hassle-free services in
Deepika misses two golds in World Cup
Deepika Kumari played two finals but had to settle for silver in both the events as Indian archers bagged three medals, including a bronze, in the first stage of the World Cup archery tournament in Sh
3 more ‘fixer’ bookies held
The Delhi police special cell has arrested three more bookies, including a former Ranji Trophy player, over the ongoing spot-fixing scam.
PM talks tough to Li on Ladakh intrusion
Doing some tough talking with visiting Chinese Premier Li Kequiang on Sunday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raised the issue of the recent incursion by PLA troops in Ladakh’s Depsang area, and emphasi
Sibal for law to deter ‘fix’ in all sports
The government on Sunday decided to tighten the leash on players, match-fixers and others indulging in illegal activities in sports: law minister Kapil Sibal spoke to minister of state for sports Jite
Modi man is given UP charge by BJP
The BJP leadership on Sunday handed over crucial Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat CM Narendra Modi’s right-hand man Amit Shah, naming him the state in-charge.
S&P warns India could face junk status
India faces at least “a one-in-three” chance of losing its prized sovereign grade rating, global ratings agency Standard and Poor's has warned, amid new threats to economic growth and reforms.
‘Social engineering’ worries some in Cong
The Congress’ emphasis on “social engineering” may push the upper castes towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and regional parties, feared a section of the party.
Govt seeks list of preferential seats
The government has told airlines that they cannot arbitrarily charge passengers extra for seating on a large number of seats in the aircraft and have ordered airlines to submit a list of seats they co