India

New Delhi, November 23: An Iranian research scholar, in the capital for a seminar at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, was detained twice by the police and subjected to questioning after Israeli embassy officials found him taking pictures near the embassy on Wednesday and handed him over to the cops. Milad Kharid Shahidi, 25, an Iranian national who is doing a PhD from London School of Economics

New Delhi, November 23: Much before bullet trains become a reality, travel time between Delhi and Mumbai is likely to reduce substantially with railways planning to launch semi-high speed trains with a top speed of 200 kmph. A railway official said a study to identify the need to strengthen the infrastructure for this service was nearing completion and work would start soon. The services could

New Delhi, November 23: India’s proposal on the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs), submitted to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), is far from the last word on the matter, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has said. Mr. Sibal’s remark offers immense relief to Indian citizens and the Internet industry, especially Internet and mobile service providers, social media and

Bangalore, November 22: The Karnataka High Court today rejected the bail application of Kerala-based PDP leader Abdul Naseer Madani, an accused in the 2008 serial blasts here. The court, however, permitted him to avail treatment in hospital of his choice under police escort. The court had on November 7 reserved verdict on the bail plea filed by Madani on health grounds. The PDP leader had

New Delhi, November 22: The Winter Session of Parliament today got off to a stormy start with key UPA supporters Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) triggering uproar in both Houses leading to the adjournment of proceedings. In the Lok Sabha, SP members trooped into the Well protesting the Centre’s decision to cap the subsidy on cooking gas, while BSP members were in the Well

New Delhi, November 22: An attempt by former UPA ally Trinamool Congress to bring a no-confidence motion against the government over FDI in retail failed today in the Lok Sabha for want of requisite numbers. Mamata Banerjee's party moved the motion as soon as Parliament met for the Winter Session but Speaker Meira Kumar disallowed it as it could not muster the required support of 50 members. The

Sambhal (UP), November 22: Taking exception to the action taken against two girls for their comments on Facebook in Maharashtra, Union communication minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said Communication and Information Technology Ministry has convened a meeting on November 29 in this regard. “The law has been misused with regard to lodging of a case on expressing one’s views on Facebook... everyone

Mumbai, November 22: The hanging of Ajmal Kasab was executed by a senior jailer, according to sources. Refusing to disclose the identity of the hangman, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil, on persistent questioning, gave a circumlocutory reply. “We had several applicants willing to do the job for free. But the government felt that it will be the best to get it done by an authorised person.” The

Tamil Nadu, November 21: In a relief to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, Supreme Court on Wednesday quasheded criminal proceedings initiated against the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on the direction of the Madras High Court. The apex court also asked the Madras High Court to re-examine its order directing EC to file case against Jayalalithaa for filing four nominations in 2001

New Delhi, November 21: India on Wednesday expressed the hope that rule of law will prevail in Pakistan as well in the 26/11 attack trial like it did in the case of Ajmal Kasab here. "Frankly speaking, we have allowed rule of law to prevail (in the case of Ajmal Kasab). Similarly we hope rule of law will be followed in Pakistan. There is not vast difference between the criminal procedures in India