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5-yr-old rape victim unwell, could not appear in court

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:54

The five-year-old girl, who was raped allegedly by two youths in east Delhi, could not appear in a court on Thursday.

Haryana decides to delete "objectionable words" from SC lists

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:47

Haryana Government has decided to delete the "objectionable words" from an annexure of Scheduled Castes lists and from now on these words will not be used while issuing the SC certificates.

Acid attack on family, 3 suffer burn injuries

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:46

Three members of a family suffered burn injuries when a person allegedly threw acid on them over a minor dispute in Uttar Pradesh`s Unnao district.

Centre should resolve Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary issue

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:45

A prominent leader, espousing the cause of the resolution of Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary issue, said the Centre should take the initiative in solving the long-standing problem expeditiously.

CAG slams Bihar govt for keeping funds open to market risks

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:43

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) criticised Bihar government for "imprudent" decision to invest Rs 268.71 crore of scheme in mutual fund without monitoring thus exposing scheme to market risks.

Shobhaa De`s comments frivolous; Maharashtra will stay united: Prithviraj Chavan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:40

Terming Shobhaa De`s tweet suggesting separate statehood for Mumbai as "frivolous", Maharashtra CM said the state will remain united.

PIL urges probe into role of Ajit Pawar in Irrigation scam

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:27

PIL seeking CBI probe into irrigation scam in Maharashtra has urged Bombay High Court to order inquiry into role of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for alleged corruption in execution of projects.

Telangana issue settled, says Congress amid protests

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:20

Despite protests within party in Andhra and Rayalseema, Congress said Telangana issue is settled once and for all and hoped that those opposed to the decision would accept the "justified" decision.

UPPSC`s controversial reservation formula: HC disposes of petition

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:18

Allahabad High Court on Thursday disposed of a writ petition challenging a controversial reservation formula introduced by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

HC moved for abolition of paid darshan in temples

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:15

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court sought Tamil Nadu government`s response to PIL for direction to Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board to abolish paid darshans in temples.

Activists urge AP MLAs to lead anti-Telangana agitation

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:13

Anti-Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Krishna demanded that people`s representatives from all political parties resign immediately and lead a movement against bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

December 16 gang-rape: Court asks police to send summons to witness

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 20:10

Delhi Police was directed by court to send summons through "special messenger" to defence witnesses, who are allegedly illegally detained in Bihar, to ensure fair trial in December 16 gang-rape case.

Poor implementation of MGNREGA in Bihar: CAG

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 18:34

MGNREGA has not gained momentum in Bihar as the percentage of household provided 100 days employment ranged from 1 to 7% during 2007-12, according to CAG report submitted to state assembly.

UP has a brigade of irresponsible ministers: Jaiswal

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 17:57

Union minister Sriprakash Jaiswal hit out at Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan for his remark on suspension of IAS Durga Shakti Nagpal and said there was a brigade of irresponsible ministers in state.

Police had recorded Saritha`s statement on video: CPM leader

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 17:54

CPI(M) leader M Vijayakumar on Thursday claimed police had recorded on video solar panel scam prime accused Saritha Nair`s statement, in which she had referred names of many top government officials.