Independent probe by state CID sought in Esther Anuhya murder case

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:51

A petition seeking an independent probe by CID into inaction by police for failure to act on missing complaint by family of murdered techie Esther Anuhya has been filed in Bombay High Court.

Indian cyber security expert appointed as Special Advisor to UN

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:28

Renowned aerospace and cyber security expert Vivek Lall has been appointed Special Advisor to United Nations to help steer the multi-nation body frame a policy and ensure its implementation in the area of broadband and associated cyber security issues.

Arunachal student death: Delhi Police files murder case, magisterial probe ordered

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 17:24

An Arunachal Pradesh MLA`s son died here after he was allegedly beaten up by some shopkeepers following an altercation sparked by their taunts on his hairstyle, in yet another incident of targeting of people from the north-east.

A Common Minimum Programme (CMP) for India in the making?

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:58

As purists lament the ever falling public discourse level in the run up to the general elections, here comes the good news of emerging consensus across mainline political parties on curbing crime against women, reigning inflation, taming corruption and improving job climate for youth.

A Common Minimum Programme (CMP) for India in the making?

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:58

As purists lament the ever falling public discourse level in the run up to the general elections, here comes the good news of emerging consensus across mainline political parties on curbing crime against women, reigning inflation, taming corruption and improving job climate for youth.

Sexual crime against men is no myth!

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:42

As the nation moans ever growing sexual crimes against women, the similar crime against men often go unnoticed.

Ex-Army officer lands in police custody for firing at people

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 13:58

In an incident of road rage, a retired Army officer has landed in police custody for allegedly opening fire and leaving two persons injured after his car was blocked by an autorickshaw.

Woman set ablaze by four men for resisting rape in AP

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 23:26

A 23-year-old woman suffered burn injuries after four men allegedly set her on fire when she resisted their rape attempt in the Chilkalguda area here on Wednesday, the police said.

Two youths with criminal record shot dead in Lucknow

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 17:08

Two youths, allegedly involved in several crimes including murder, were today shot dead by some unidentified persons in Gomti Nagar area here.

Delhi bizman held for duping Mumbai company of Rs 46-crore

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 17:02

A Delhi-based businessman has been arrested for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based company dealing in High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for vehicles to the tune of Rs 46 crore between 2009 and 2013, police said today.

Security in Noida set to be upgraded

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:13

Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday gave approval for the setting up of five police stations, a hi-tech police control room, a cyber-crime police station and a forensic lab in Greater Noida region.