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Violent clash inside Mangaluru jail, 2 killed, many injured
Police sources said the murders occurred during a clash between the Yusuf gang and the gang of Akash Bhavan Sharan, a close associate of another underworld don Vicky Shetty, during the breakfast hour. Murugan asserted that the clash was result of personal animosity between rival gangs and had nothing to do with the communities that the deceased belonged to.
Hamid Ansari to Sign Document on Extradition Treaty in Indonesia
The governments of India and Indonesia are expected to sign memoranda of understanding on cooperation in new and renewable energy and on cultural exchanges. "Successive leaderships of both countries have cultivated this relationship over time and the present visit is also part of that process", he said.
Lankan navy detains 5 Indian fishermen
October alone saw over 60 fishermen being arrested by Sri Lankan navy and Pakistan's Martime Security agency. Nine more fishermen from Nagapattinam have been apprehended the next day. The 29 Negombo fishers were nabbed by the Indian Coast Guard along with their two boats and 700 kilogrammes of sea cucumbers while fishing near India's Lakshadweep Island, are now lodged in a Mangalore prison in Karnataka state.
Rapist-murderer of Mumbai techie gets death sentence
During the last hearing on Tuesday, a special women's court in Mumbai had convicted the 29-year-old driver for the rape and murder of a Andhra Pradesh-based woman software engineer in suburban Kurla here past year. He was given ten years imprisonment under 376 (2) (m) (commission of persistent sexual assault).Reacting to the death sentence Esther's uncle Arun Kumar said, "The family is happy with the sentence."Sanap broke down outside court after hearing the sentence.
Arrest of 'D-gang' members as important as Chhota Rajan: Fadnavis
He, however, did not give any timeframe. Apparently, the reason to relocate Rajan became much too necessary to avert danger to his life from Dawood's henchman Chhota Shakeel. Indian and Australian authorities had decided back in September that Rajan should be arrested in a third country, Indonesia. PTI reported that sources are tight-lipped about the exact arrangements to bring him back because of security concerns arising out of his fierce rivalry with Dawood and his gang.
Delhi rejects former Haryana CM's parole plea
Delhi Home Minister Satyendra Jain has complained to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal about being pressurised by Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung for granting parole to INLD leader Om Prakash Chautala, the AAP said on Friday. "The Delhi government is lying about mounting pressure on its minister (Satyendar Jain) regarding considering Mr Chautala's parole". The LG office also noted that parole applications of the Haryana Chief Minister's son Ajay Chautala has been twice rejected by Jung on May 6 and ...
Delhi stinks, CM Arvind Kejriwal says not responsible for garbage crisis
Yet the corporations said the government owes them Rs 1,179 crore in this financial year. Standing Committee Chairman of South Delhi Municipal Corporation Radhay Shayam Sharma said the civic agencies have been seeking funds from Delhi government and delegations met Chief Minister but to no avail.
Anti-Modi wave sweeping Bihar : Lalu
Das said the BJP handed over the reins of power to a labourer in Jharkhand and PM Modi himself sold tea on trains in Gujarat. He slammed the Bihar CM for his promise of providing computers to the youth in the state . The two together have consolidated the vote, that might have otherwise looked at the BJP as well as an option, just as it had during the Lok Sabha polls.
Non-NET fellowship controversy: Kolkata students march in protest
The students, who have been protesting since last eight days, termed the government's notification an "eyewash" and said they will continue with their agitation till the "review" is done. "We will not let this action break our spirit". The students garnered more than 500 signatures during a mass signature campaign in the campus against the decision and demanded for hike in fellowship.
'Drunk' AAP MP Bhagwant Mann Forced To Leave Religious Ceremony In Faridkot
Mann told TOI, "It is a false propaganda against me". "I feel Mann should not be allowed to share any panthic stage in future and he should apologise to the whole of Punjab for this shameful act", Jagtar Singh, the former granthi of Darbar Sahib, Amritsar said.
Esther Anuhya Rape Case: Key Accused Chandrabhan Sanap Convicted
After passing its orders, the court asked the prosecution to decide on the arguments of quantum of sentence to be awarded to the accused, to which the defence advocate claimed that the convict needs to be mentally prepared to face the quantum of sentence which the court will be awarding to him and pleaded that the arguments be heard on Wednesday.
Pakistan Close In On Victory In 2nd Test
Adil Rashid's heroics proved agonisingly in vain as England's great escape faltered at the last against Pakistan in Dubai . Those performances mean Azhar Ali may find it tough to break back into the team for the third test in Sharjah that starts on November 1.
South Carolina seeks Virbhadra's response on CBI plea in DA case
An apex court bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu and Justice Arun Mishra said the plea would be heard on the opening day after the Dussehra holidays as Additional Solicitor General P.S. Admitting Singh's plea, the High Court had also directed the CBI to keep the court informed before interrogating the couple. "While protecting Singh and his wife from any interrogation, the Himachal Pradesh High Court by its October 1 order said, "...by way of abundant precaution, it's made clear that the ...
DD to telecast live Mohan Bhagwat's Dussehra address
The RSS chief avoided speaking on reservations - he had recently called for a review of the quota policy, sending the BJP scrambling to explain to voters in Bihar that it was not planning to scrap reservations. NITI Aayog came in for special praise from Mr. Bhagwat, who said that its programmes reflected a few of the concerns for the last man in line or the poorest of the poor.
Punjab Police Detain Two Brothers In Connection With Holy Book Sacrilege Incident
Meanwhile, yet another case of sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib took place at Gurusar Mehraj village in Bathinda district, police said. Before police nail the accused and judiciary fixes responsibility, the state government needs to handle the issue deftly to restore normalcy.
Punjab DGP transferred after failing to control unrest in state
Arora had played a crucial role in fighting terrorism and was posted as the SP (Headquarters), Amritsar, during Operation Black Thunder I , and as SSP Amritsar at the time of Operation Black Thunder II. The police had also arrested two Sikh brothers, Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh of Panjgarayin village in Fardikot, alleging their involvement in the Bargari incident.
Dalit Writer Assaulted, Warned That Fingers Will be Chopped Off
A literary body comprising leading writers Nayantara Sahgal, K Satchidanandan and Romila Thapar among others on Friday strongly condemned the attack on Dalit writer-activist Huchangi Prasad for his "anti-Hindu" writings. Prasad was fortunate enough to somehow escape into the adjoining woods, and only came out hours after the incident. They put kumkum on his face and told him they will cut off his fingers to end his writing career.
Holy book desecration: Situation tense in Punjab
The holy book sacrilege incident in Faridkot triggered violent protests across the Punjab state , leaving two Sikh protesters dead. The government is going to ensure that no one is able to destabilize the state . The Sikh protesters have now shifted their dharnas and blockades to inner roads with most of the national highways criss-crossing the state witnessing normal traffic movement, officials said.
FIR against Hardik Patel for waging war against Gujarat Govt
The complaint against PAAS leaders is for inciting violence in the state on August 25-26 and even after that. The metropolis crime department had yesterday filed second case of sedition against Hardik and 5 others whereas charging them underneath IPC sections 121 (waging war against authorities), 124 (Sedition), 153-A (selling enmity between totally different communities) and 153-S (Assertions prejudicial to national integrity).
Bihar elections set to test Indian leader Narendra Modi
It would be the first time he would not be addressing an election campaign rally on the day of polling outside the constituencies which go to poll. Opinion polls are divided on the outcome, but some show Modi may struggle to capture the state .
Punish those who ruined Bihar: Modi tells voters
Modi alleged that leaders of the grand alliance searched the dictionary everyday for a new abusive word for him. Mahaswaarth Bandhan is nothing but the house of Big Boss. 58 percent want BJP-led alliance, 37 percent want JDU+RJD+ and 5 percent would vote for Others. Amid the rising heat of Bihar Polls, railway passengers are being distributed "Modi Paani" during their journey to Bihar.
Injured In Punjab After Protests Over 'Torn' Guru Granth Sahib Turn Violent
The clash took place in the main square of Kotkapura town, 230 km from here, on Wednesday when police tried to arrest leaders of the protestors. The protesters were reportedly taken to Muktsar, Moga, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Faridkot . Badal said the guilty would not be spared. Police detained around 500 protesters. Kotkapura remained tense for the second day on Tuesday over the desecration of a "bir" of Guru Granth Sahib.