Six killed in communal clashes between SP, BJP councillors in Meerut

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 08:32

As many as six persons were injured when Samajwadi Party and BJP councillors on Saturday clashed during a Meerut Nagar Nigam board meeting at Town Hall here, police said.

Govt making a mockery of the plight of poor: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 18:59

BJP charged government with making a mockery of the poor with its latest figures stating that BPL population has decreased and said this has been done to cover less people under the Food Security Act.

UP mulling slapping stringent NSA on rape accused

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 19:49

Faced with public outrage at growing incidents of crime against women, the Uttar Pradesh govt said it was considering slapping NSA on those attacking women.

Three more PMK activists booked under NSA

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 23:33

Three PMK activists, arrested in connection with violence targeting buses last month, were booked under the National Security Act.

Two PMK activists detained under NSA

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 14:54

Two activists of Pattali Makkal Katchi were detained under National Security Act on charges of triggering an explosion in a bid to blow up a culvert.

Man booked under NSA for rape of 2-year-old girl

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 19:22

A man, involved in the alleged rape of a minor girl, has been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) at Tissa village in the district in a bid to prevent him from obtaining bail in the case, police said on Wednesday.

Suspected ISI operative NSA detention challenged in HC

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 20:09

The wife of a suspected ISI operative arrested on the charge of spying has moved the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act.

Goa Congress questions invoking of NSA by state govt

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 11:37

The main opposition Congress in Goa has questioned the state government`s move to notify the stringent National Security Act for booking the criminals, particularly in cases of extortion.

20% consumers know about consumer protection law: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 17:37

Only 20 percent of consumers in India are aware of the consumer protection law and just 42 percent of them have heard about consumer rights, a study has said.

Govt should modify Food Security Act: Binayak Sen

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 16:13

Noted social activist Binayak Sen on Saturday sought modifications in the proposed Food Security Act to ensure the poor get enough food.

NSA invoked against BSP leader for rioting

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 14:38

The district administration has invoked National Security Act against BSP leader lodged in jail for his alleged involvement in riots in the city last month.