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Murderous attack on CJI in 1975: HC convicts 2, sets free one

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 18:51

Putting the curtains down on 38-year-old criminal appeals pending before it, the Delhi High Court today upheld the conviction of two Anandmargis Santosh Anand Avdhoot and Sudevanand Avdhoot and 10-year jail term given to them for attempting to assassinate then Chief Justice of India A N Ray near the Supreme Court in 1975.

Pak envoy provokes, says Kashmiris have Islamabad`s support for legitimate struggle

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 18:36

In yet another provocation just days ahead of the Indo-Pak Foreign Secretary level talks, the Pakistan High Commissioner here Thursday said his country extends "full diplomatic and moral support" for what he described as "legitimate struggle" of Kashmiris.

Indians abducted by ISIS in Iraq are unharmed: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 18:32

The Indians, including 39 construction workers abducted by Islamic State militants over two months ago in conflict-hit Mosul town of Iraq, are "unharmed", External Affairs Ministry said.

Fali Nariman slams bills on judges appointment

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 18:14

Noted jurist Fali S Nariman Thursday slammed the two legislations that seek to overturn the present collegium system of appointment of judges, saying they hit at the root of judicial independence and may be struck down by the Supreme Court.

Indian doctors in Nigeria creating unnecessary scare: Primus hospital

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 18:09

The Primus Hospital here, that employs the four Indian doctors in Nigeria wanting to return home due to an alleged Ebola scare, Thursday accused them of creating `unnecessary scare` and `cheating` their profession.

Independence Day: Channels likely to carry sign language interpretation of flag-hoisting ceremony

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 17:27

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised all private channels to carry sign language interpretation of the flag-hoisting ceremony and commentary of the Independence Day celebrations on Friday.

Indian wildlife under stress from poaching, illegal trade: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 17:23

The Government today admitted that the country`s wildlife is under stress from poaching and illegal trade in wildlife and their parts.

RJs mimicking MPs a serious issue: I&B Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 17:05

The growing trend of Radio Jockeys (RJs) mimicking Parliamentarians and their "double-meaning" talks is a serious issue, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

India, Pakistan troopers exchange sweets on Punjab border

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 15:57

Border guards of India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged sweets and greetings along the international border here to mark Pakistan`s Independence Day.

LeT suspects Abdul Subhan, Asahbuddin sent to police custody

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 13:59

Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and his nephew Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged roles in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on Thursday remanded to five-day police custody by a court.