Aarushi-Hemraj murder: No dummy test was conducted by CBI, says Rajesh Ghaziabad: Dentist Rajesh Talwar on Tuesday told special court in Ghaziabad that the CBI did not carry out any dummy test at their Jalvayu Vihar residence where his daughter Aarushi and domestic servant Hemraj were killed five years ago. CBI investigator AGL Kaul, who led the second probe team in connection with the sensational murders, had claimed in his deposition as prosecution witness that he carried out such a test in 2010 by putting a dummy in a sheet and dragging it to the roof with the help of two persons with normal body built.

The purpose of this exercise purportedly carried out in the presence of forensic experts was to ascertain whether parents of the teenager were capable of dragging a subconscious Hemraj to terrace where he was allegedly killed by them, he had claimed.

While recording his statement under Section 313 of the CrPC before Special CBI Judge Shyam Lal, where Judge seeks clarification from the accused on the witnesses and evidence presented against him, Talwar said no such test was conducted by the CBI. Sources in the know of proceedings claimed that Talwars had left their residence of Jalvayu Vihar - the crime scene - immediately after the incident and have not been living there since so there was no question of test being conducted there.

The sources said CBI had not presented any evidence on record to show that such a test was conducted and the only proof presented by CBI is a 
06:46 PM, May 21, 2013

Aishwarya Rai extends stay at Cannes to attend AMFAR Cannes: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will walk the red carpet for AMFAR-The Ultimate Gold Collection here, wearing an exquisite gold themed outfit designed by Tarun Tahiliani. The 39-year-old extended her stay at the Cannes Film Festival to attend the AMFAR event for AIDS research. Aishwarya will also participate in an auction that is a part of the event, proceeds of which will go towards AIDS research. Tahiliani is the only...  
06:15 PM, May 21, 2013

Spot fixing: PCA to involve parents of young cricketers Mohali: In the wake of spot-fixing scandal that has rocked the IPL, Punjab Cricket Association has decided to invite the parents of its junior cricketers for counseling so that the budding talent does not go astray and fall to the lure of quick money using unfair means. "We are inviting the parents of U-16 and U-19 cricketers and have interactions with them. While the step will help us take more...  
05:47 PM, May 21, 2013

Teachers recruitment scam: Chautala gets interim bail New Delhi: Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala was on Tuesday granted interim bail for six weeks by the Delhi High Court for undergoing pacemaker implant surgery at a hospital. "In view of the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the medical report of the appellant/applicant, the applicant's sentence shall be suspended for a period of six weeks," Justice Siddharth Mridul said while granting the interim bail....  
04:59 PM, May 21, 2013

Cannes 2013: Vidya Balan in conversation with Rajeev Masand

Actor Vidya Balan is a part of the Cannes Film Festival's nine-member jury that hands out the prestigious Palme d'Or trophy. ...
04:06 PM, May 21, 2013

Tollywood denies links with IPL spot fixing
by IANS
Hyderabad: The Telugu film industry has no links with the IPL spot-fixing scandal, the Telugu film producers council has said. The council Tuesday denied reports that a Telugu film producer had links with the scandal which rocked the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Council executive committee member T Bharadwaj clarified that Tollywood, as the Telugu film industry is known, has no casting director. He said if any producer was found...  
04:03 PM, May 21, 2013

Dalit memorial scam: Akhilesh says UP govt will follow the law
by IBN7
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has said that the state government will do everything possible under the law in the Dalit Memorial scam case in which close aides of BSP chief Mayawati have been indicted. While Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta NK Mehrotra had said that there is no evidence against Mayawati in the Dalit Memorial scam, he had recommended that the money should be recovered from former ministers Nasimuddin...  
03:40 PM, May 21, 2013

Cannes 2013: Aishwarya stuns all at the red carpet

A Cannes regular, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who was much criticized last year for her fashion choices is back on the red carpet. Take a Look as we take you through her appearances this year. ...
03:30 PM, May 21, 2013

Bollywood comes together at Cannes Film Festival 2013

The 66th Cannes Film Festival is celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema this year. A number of Bollywood celebrities were seen making a bee-line for the French Riviera. ...
03:20 PM, May 21, 2013

IBN Newsroom Buzz: Bhupendra Chaubey on four years of UPA II What will Manmohan Singh really go down in history for? CNN-IBN's National Affairs Editor Bhupendra Chaubey talks about UPA II completing four years and the legacy of Manmohan Singh. ...  
02:21 PM, May 21, 2013

Nawazuddin Siddiqui celebrates 39th birthday at Cannes
by IANS
Mumbai: It was what Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls the most memorable birthday of his life. He celebrated his 39th birthday with friends like Anurag Kashyap, Madhu Mantena, Vikas Behl and Tannishta Chatterjee at Cannes. But he had nothing special to wear. "What to do," asked the brilliant actor, who has four films in various sections at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival. "I had no time to get myself any...  
02:08 PM, May 21, 2013

Sreesanth reportedly wanted to produce and act in films
by IBN7
New Delhi: More shocking details are tumbling out in the spot-fixing scandal. Mumbai Police Crime Branch sources now say that the examination of disgraced India and Rajasthan Royals player S Sreesanth's laptop has revealed that he was in touch with a Bollywood casting director and some film actors as he wanted to invest money in films. Sources say that Sreesanth reportedly wanted to act in Hindi and Malyalam films and...  
12:52 PM, May 21, 2013

CAG Vinod Rai to retire on Wednesday
by IANS
New Delhi: Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai, who demits office on Wednesday, will be remembered for turning the statutory body into a pugnacious watchdog of good governance and administrative integrity at a time when India is experiencing the need for greater transparency and a rebalancing of power that has tilted over the years towards the executive. Rai's five-year tenure (2008-2013) has been a tad controversial because of the unprecedented...  
12:45 PM, May 21, 2013

Aarushi-Hemraj case: 411 questions for Rajesh Talwar in 2 days New Delhi: Murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar's father Rajesh Talwar is being cross-examined in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case for the past two days. CNN-IBN has learned that Talwar has faced 411 questions already in two days. The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by the Talwars' seeking to record the statements of 14 witnesses in the double murder case. The Supreme Court had earlier directed Rajesh and...  
12:35 PM, May 21, 2013

Cricket Australia considers social media policy Sydney: Chief executive James Sutherland says Cricket Australia may consider implementing a social media policy after opening batsman David Warner became embroiled in an expletive-laden Twitter exchange with two journalists. Warner is reportedly expected to plead guilty at a hearing on Wednesday to breaching Cricket Australia's Code of Conduct after expressing anger in a series of tweets at newspaper articles. The 26-year-old opening batsman could be fined, suspended or ordered...  
12:24 PM, May 21, 2013

Nicole and Keith indulge in PDA on the Cannes red carpet Brushing aside divorce rumours, celebrity couple Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban stepped out on the fifth day of Cannes Film Festival together and even indulged in some good old fashioned PDA. Keith kissed wife Nicole and looked absolutely smitten by his actress wife. The couple attended the premiere of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' at the festival.(Pictures by Getty Images) ...  
12:05 PM, May 21, 2013

Aarushi-Hemraj case: HC rejects Talwars' plea to quiz 14 witnesses New Delhi: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by the Talwars' seeking to record the statements of 14 witnesses in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case. The Supreme Court had earlier directed Rajesh and Nupur Talwar to move the Allahabad High Court. The Talwar couple had approached the apex court challenging the order of the special CBI court rejecting their plea for calling 14 other witnesses, including ADG...  
11:43 AM, May 21, 2013

Good god! What's Sherlyn Chopra wearing on the Cannes red carpet?
by IANS
New Delhi: Actress Sherlyn Chopra, who posed for adult magazine Playboy last year, wore a transparent ensemble for a red carpet event at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival. She is there to promote her debut film 'Kamasutra 3D' with the team. Sherlyn took to the red carpet in what looks like a transparent black dress with a solid black brassiere to hide her modesty. A heavy Rajasthan-inspired neckpiece takes...  
11:21 AM, May 21, 2013

Bhopal gas tragedy: Plea on convicts' sentence declined Bhopal: A local court here on Monday rejected an NGO's plea to raise the quantum of punishment given to the convicts in the Bhopal gas tragedy case. The petition to raise the quantum of punishment in the case was filed by the Bhopal Gas Peedit Mahila Udyog Sanghthan convenor Abdul Jabbar and others. Rejecting the plea, District and Session Judge Sushma Khosla said that the NGO could at best assist...  
10:30 AM, May 21, 2013