Sri Lankan war crimes issue rocks Parliament

Sri Lankan war crimes issue rocks Parliament New Delhi: The second day of the Budget session on Tuesday began with an uproar in both Houses over the issue of alleged atrocities by Sri Lankan forces. MPs created a ruckus in Parliament and showed newspapers carrying reports of a video threatening to expose alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka in Parliament. DMK, AIADMK and the Left parties submitted notices for suspension of the Question Hour to discuss the...
11:29 AM, Mar 13, 2012

DMK calls for action against SL 'atrocities'

DMK calls for action against SL 'atrocities' Chennai: The DMK is taking up the issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka and is pushing the Centre to back a US resolution that seeks a probe into the alleged atrocities committed by Sri Lankan forces. A new video is threatening to expose alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka. "There have been several such atrocities in the Sri Lankan war. All parties in Tamil Nadu must come together. The Centre...
10:45 AM, Mar 13, 2012

Sankarila firing: One villager killed, 10 injured

Sankarila firing: One villager killed, 10 injured Sankarila, West Midnapore: A villager has been killed and 10 others including three policemen have been injured in an exchange of fire between members of the People's Committee Against Police Atrocities and the police near Sankarila in West Midnapore. This happened after police had gone to investigate a suspected PCAPA camp. A villager was killed in the crossfire. The OC Uttam Debnath and three other cops were injured in the...
10:26 AM, Nov 04, 2010

Centre to amend Army's powers in Kashmir soon

Centre to amend Army's powers in Kashmir soon New Delhi: The Centre is likely to take a decision soon on bringing amendments to the much-criticised Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and its phased withdrawal from some parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which is expected to meet shortly, is likely to take a decision whether certain provisions in AFSPA should be amended by incorporating some more "humane" clauses. Besides, the CCS is...
04:21 PM, Sep 08, 2010

Bihar cops beat NRI for overtaking IPS officer's car

Bihar cops beat NRI for overtaking IPS officer's car The police refused to register the case despite the NRI showing marks of injuries on his body. ...
12:06 PM, Apr 20, 2010

Suspected Maoists kill 3 CPM rivals in Bengal

Suspected Maoists kill 3 CPM rivals in Bengal Shutdown forced by anti-Marxist group in Midnapore gets violent. ...
06:08 PM, Dec 04, 2009

Mahato arrested, Maoists call nationwide shutdown Oct 3

Mahato arrested, Maoists call nationwide shutdown Oct 3 Mahato's arrest prompted Maoists to call a nationwide shutdown October 3. ...
11:38 AM, Sep 27, 2009

Bribery case: Buta Singh to cooperate with CBI

Bribery case: Buta Singh to cooperate with CBI At the same time, he insisted that there is a political conspiracy against him. ...
03:12 PM, Aug 03, 2009

Buta to meet PM, move court over son's case

Buta to meet PM, move court over son's case Buta says charges against his son are a conspiracy against his family. ...
01:49 PM, Aug 01, 2009

Buta Singh's son Sarabjot claims he has been framed

Buta Singh's son Sarabjot claims he has been framed Patil was allegedly seeking withdrawal of case filed under under SC/ST Act. ...
04:14 PM, Jul 31, 2009

Justice at last for Khairlanji's Dalit family

Justice at last for Khairlanji's Dalit family The Bhandara district fast track court on Monday held eight people guilty. ...
03:19 AM, Sep 16, 2008

Upper caste girl's relatives pierce Dalit boy's eyes

Upper caste girl's relatives pierce Dalit boy's eyes Melbourne: Former Australian Test captain Kim Hughes feels former skipper and current national selector Greg Chappell forced Ricky Ponting to step down as Australia captain. Ponting though, after stepping down from captaincy, made it clear that Australia's World Cup ouster had prompted his decision and insisted that he was not pressurised by Cricket Australia to give up the leadership role. But Hughes, who was compelled to resign as Australian captain...
10:58 PM, Jan 09, 2008

Film producer denied bail

Film producer denied bail Bharat Shah was in judicial custody for beating up a security guard in a Mumbai hotel. ...
01:32 PM, Jun 28, 2007

Gyanendra faces 'action' for atrocity

Gyanendra faces 'action' for atrocity The high-level probe commission in Nepal has held King Gyanendra responsible for abuse of national coffer and autho ...
04:40 PM, Nov 21, 2006

Crime against Dalits high in UP

Crime against Dalits high in UP A report now shows that Dalits in UP are perhaps the most unfortunate. And the OBCs have emerged as the group most in conflict with them. ...
10:26 PM, Nov 07, 2006
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