The Supreme Court had ordered a cut down on the use of red beacon lights by politicians and top officials. The Centre and state governments have been asked to amend the rules to drastically reduce the usage to only those officials who hold constitutional posts. The court also said that those found illegally using beacons would be fined and the vehicle would be impounded. The apex court has also ordered ...
09:13 AM, Apr 05, 2013
In a horrifying incident of medical negligence, a woman was left severely incapacitated for the last three years because of a botched surgery by a Bangalore Hospital. Karnataka Health Minister SA Ramadas promised swift action to help her. ...
09:11 PM, Mar 29, 2013
In a horrifying incident of medical negligence, a woman was left severely incapacitated for the last three years because of a botched surgery by a Bangalore Hospital. After a CNN-IBN campaign, Karnataka Health Minister SA Ramadas has spoken out and promised action by Saturday. ...
08:40 PM, Mar 29, 2013
Relenting to the Jammu and Kashmir government's pressure, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has handed over Hizbul terrorist Liaqat Shah's case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has welcomed the decision and said that the probe will clear everything. ...
04:56 PM, Mar 25, 2013
The Centre is working on amendments to the US resolution on alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka and is also pushing for a resolution to be passed by the Lok Sabha. The all-party meeting called by Speaker Meira Kumar, however, failed to reach any consensus. ...
09:49 PM, Mar 20, 2013
After DMK Chief Karunanidhi once again threatened to pull out of the UPA government over the Sri lankan Tamils issue, the Centre tried to assure him saying no decision will be taken before consulting him. However, everything points to India not taking a stand against Sri Lanka's sovereign rights. ...
08:20 PM, Mar 17, 2013
The Centre on Tuesday gave into state governments' demands and said the proposed anti-terrorism agency NCTC cannot make arrests without states' permission. Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and state Home Minister R Ashoka said, "This subject has to be discussed once again with other CMs. I will discuss with my CM also and then only we will take a call because this is long term issue". ...
08:55 PM, Feb 26, 2013
How valid is the resistance to NCTC and how can states that are objecting be won over? ...
09:52 PM, Feb 25, 2013
The big question after the Hyderabad blasts is whether the time has come for political parties to bury their differences and set up the National Counter Terrorism Centre. ...
02:00 PM, Feb 22, 2013
Pro-Telangana leaders lashed out sharply against Centre's postponing of taking a decision on Telangana statehood. "It is disappointing for us. It is pressure from some MPs who are working for the YSR party. They are masterminding and putting pressure on high command," Congress MP Madhu Yashki Goud said. ...
11:10 PM, Jan 27, 2013
While the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister announced a compensation of Rs 25 lakh, the Centre decided to give the family Rs 46 lakh. ...
10:40 PM, Jan 14, 2013
Former Army chief General VK Singh on Monday blamed successive governments at the Centre and states for the rise of Naxalism in the country, noting that a host of issues like lack of development and violation of people's rights helped strengthening base of the ultras in the country. ...
09:55 PM, Jan 07, 2013
Ranjana Kumari, Director of Centre for Social Research, has slammed the police and the people, who did nothing to help the 23-year-old braveheart and her male friend after they were thrown out of a moving bus by the six accused. "I think it is time for tremendous self reflection and people should understand that blaming the government is not the only option," she said. ...
12:15 PM, Jan 05, 2013
The National Development Council meeting in New Delhi began on a stormy note on Thursday Jayalalithaa accusing the Centre of stifling the voices of opposition-ruled states and then in a dramatic act walked out of the venue. ...
11:30 PM, Dec 27, 2012
The doctors said their foremost concern is the survival of the victim and that she comes out of trauma. ...
04:39 PM, Dec 20, 2012
A team of doctors attending the 23-year-old said that she withstood the operation on Wednesday night "very well". ...
04:27 PM, Dec 20, 2012
It's been three days since five people died at government-run Shushruta Trauma Centre after their oxygen supply was allegedly cut off during maintenance work but the special committee formed by the state health department is yet to submit its detailed incident report. The hospital has shifted the blame entirely on the private contractor handling oxygen supply but for those who lost their loved ones in the incident a speedy trial ...
10:08 PM, Dec 06, 2012
Five patients at the Intensive Care Unit of Sushruta Trauma Centre in Delhi died after the oxygen supply to their ventilator was allegedly stopped. ...
11:59 PM, Dec 05, 2012
An outbreak of encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh has so far claimed the lives of 400 children this year. Many more are fighting for survival. CNN-IBN found that nearly Rs 3350 crore that was sanctioned by the government to battle the outbreak hardly reached those who needed it most. The Akhilesh Yadav government has now promised swift action, especially after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) summoned senior ...
10:09 AM, Oct 05, 2012
An anti-US rally called in by a Muslim group in Kolkata against the 'anti-Islam' film turned violent as protesters tried to break through police barricades and enter the American Centre. The police, however, managed to pacify the crowd and bring them under control, thus preventing any untoward incident, said sources. The film, 'Innocence of Muslims', by US director Sam Bacile, has led to violent protests worldwide, including demonstrations in Chennai ...
04:17 PM, Sep 27, 2012
