CBI questions former Air Chief S.P. Tyagi’s cousins
The CBI today started questioning cousins of former Air Chief S.P. Tyagi in connection with its ongoing probe into alleged kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP helicopter deal.
Australian media lashes out cricket team for abject surrender
Launching a scathing attack on their cricket team for a spineless show in the second Test, the Australian media today dubbed their players as “pale warriors”, who did not have the stomach for fight and the legs to last the distance.
Court acquits man of rape charges
A man has been acquitted of the charges of raping a girl by a Delhi court, which said either no such incident took place or it was “consensual”.
Rape cases double in Delhi
Delhi has witnessed around four rape cases a day this year, almost double the last year’s rate, in an indication that crime against women has not abated in the capital despite campaigns and stepped up police action.
SC seeks explanation from Punjab, Bihar on police brutality
Taking strong exception to the recent incidents of police beating protesting contractual teachers in Bihar and a girl in Tarn Taran in Punjab, the Supreme Court today sought explanation from the two states on the conduct of police personnel.
Amin gets bail in Sohrabuddin case
The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted bail to suspended Gujarat ACP Narendra Amin, an accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and subsequent murder of Kausar Bi, on medical
Vineet Taneja to head Samsung’s Mobile & Digital Imaging business
Electronics giant Samsung today said it has appointed Vineet Taneja as the country head for its Mobile & Digital Imaging business.
Firing in Baramulla, curfew in several parts of Kashmir
Normal life was affected in Kashmir for the third consecutive day today due to curfew in several parts of the Valley to prevent deterioration of law and order in the wake of killing of a youth allegedly in Army firing in Baramulla.
FIPB approves AirAsia’s India investment plans
The finance ministry today cleared the investment proposal of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia which seeks to enter India through a joint venture with Tata Group and another company.
PIO girl, 12, has IQ higher than Einstein
A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in UK has stunned everyone after she scored an incredible 162 on her IQ test — even higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking.