Dabholkar murder: Two accused sent in cop custody till January 28

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 22:06

Two alleged firearm dealers, arrested in connection with Narendra Dabholkar murder case, were on Tuesday remanded in police custody till January 28.

Missing boy`s body found without eyes; black magic suspected in UP

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 15:12

The body of a 10-year-old boy, suspected to have been killed by someone practising black magic, was found in Raya town in the district, police said on Saturday.

Woman kills nephew after being branded a witch

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 22:48

A woman was arrested for allegedly throttling his four-year-old nephew to death after being branded a witch by her sister-in-law in Odisha`s Ganjam district.

Maharashtra Assembly passes anti-black magic Bill

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 19:54

Maharashtra Assembly on Friday passed the much-awaited Bill that seeks to curb black magic and other superstitious practices, a step that comes over four months after the murder of noted rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, who fought relentlessly for such a law.

Anti-black magic bill tabled in Maharashtra Assembly

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 23:16

Maharashtra Government introduced the much-awaited anti-black magic bill in the Assembly on Wednesday for discussion and passage.

Nigeria frees 16 girls, women in `baby factory` raid

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 19:01

Nigerian police on Wednesday said they raided a home and freed 16 pregnant girls and young women allegedly being forced to have babies to be sold.

Dabholkar`s supporters march for anti-superstition bill

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:42

The onus of passage of the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Bill in the ensuing winter session of Maharashtra legislature is with the state government, son of slain rationalist Narendra Dabholkar said here on Monday.

BJP dares Cong to include non-Hindu superstitions in Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 19:33

Opposing proposed legislation on anti-superstition and black magic in Karnataka, BJP on Thursday challenged the Congress Government to include superstitions practised by non-Hindu communities in the proposed legislation before it was tabled in assembly.

Woman killed over witchcraft suspicion in Odisha

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:35

A 55-year-old woman was hacked to death by a youth who suspected her of practicing black magic on him in Odisha`s Sundergarh district, police said on Wednesday.

Dabholkar`s murder could be state-sponsored: Raj Thackeray

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 15:51

Expressing anguish over no breakthrough in rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case even after a month, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday alleged the killing could be "state-sponsored" one.

Two arrested for human sacrifice bid in Nashik

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 15:12

Two persons were arrested and two others were detained here after alert locals foiled their alleged attempt to perform human sacrifices, for curing an ailing member of their family, police said on Friday.

Now, Karnataka to enact law against black magic

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 21:35

Days after Maha promulgated the anti-black magic and superstition ordinance, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said his government too will enact a law against practitioners of black magic, blind faith and superstition.