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Police allowed to conduct DNA test on Bitti Mohanty

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:12

The Kerala High Court upheld a lower court order allowing police to conduct a DNA test on Alwar rape convict Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole.

Adarsh report not tabled; opposition cries foul

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 20:58

The Commission of Inquiry report on Adarsh housing society scam was not tabled in Maharashtra legislature despite vociferous demand by the Opposition.

Maharashtra govt firm on dance bar ban: Home Minister

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:05

The Maharashtra government is firm on not letting dance bars reopen, Home Minister RR Patil informed the State Assembly.

Samajwadi Party leader arrested for extortion bid

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 16:57

A Samajwadi Party leader was arrested for allegedly trying to extort Rs 1 lakh from an ex-councillor of Meerut municipal corporation.

About 50 kids ill after drinking water in Bihar

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 16:47

About 50 children were taken ill Friday after drinking water from a handpump at a school in Bihar`s Sitamarhi district, officials said.

Jaya urges PM to summon SL High Commissioner to convey protest

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 15:48

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to summon Sri Lankan High Commissioner and convey India`s strong protest on the arrest of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy.

Teacher gets 10 yrs in jail for raping niece

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 15:40

A local court here has sentenced a teacher to ten years of imprisonment for raping his orphaned niece for 18 years.

HC directs CBI to investigate alleged irregularities

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 15:39

The Itanagar Bench of the Gauhati High Court has directed the CBI to investigate and register a case in the alleged irregularities by the board and others in respect to Trans-Arunachal Highway project.

Youth leader declared `proclaimed offender` in Manipur

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 15:18

Former president of the Manipur Forward Youth Front (MAFYF) Sapamcha Kangleipal, arrested in connection with an inflammatory public speech in 2008 has been declared a `proclaimed offender` by a local court.

India needs to reduce carbon footprint: PM

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 15:09

India is among countries that will be most seriously hit by climate change and technological innovation was needed to cut carbon emissions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday.

Formation of Telangana fraught with consequences: Karat

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 14:41

Dubbing the decision to form a separate Telangana state as a "short sighted move" by the Congress, CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat has said the move would harm the country`s federal structure.

Sarabjit`s daughter is Punjab revenue official

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 14:24

The Punjab government on Friday handed an appointment letter to Swapandeep Kaur, daughter of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian prisoner in a Lahore prison who was killed in an attack by fellow prisoners in May.

Home-guard set on fire, incidents of arson in Darjeeling

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 13:59

A home-guard was on Friday set on fire in Darjeeling town where incidents of arson were reported.

Punjab govt appoints Sarabjit Singh`s daughter as Naib Tehsildar

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 13:39

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Friday fulfilled the promise made to the family of Sarabjit Singh.

Passport application of ex-militant`s son cleared: J&K govt

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 13:28

Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said it has already cleared the application of the engineer son of a former militant for issuance of a passport.