The Delhi High Court on Wednesday suspended proceedings against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.


Delhi HC suspends Sajjan Kumar trial in 1984 riots case


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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in an interview published on Wednesday by several Russian media outlets,  blamed Europe for the refugee crisis since "it supported terrorism".


Assad blames Europe for refugee crisis


A special court hearing coal block allocation case allegedly involving Kamal Sponge Steel and Power Ltd (KSSPL) fixed October 1 to deliver order on issue of framing of charges against the accused.


Order on charge in coal case against Kamal Sponge on October 1


The government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that 750 additional posts of colonel created in 2004 for army's combat wing under "command and exit" policy were erroneously distributed across the force on pro-rata basis by the headquarters and instead of reversing it and upsetting the entire scheme, it preferred to take remedial steps.


Army HQ goofed on 'command and exit' policy in 2004, court told


Another AAP legislator faced trouble over their educational qualifications with a court here on Wednesday issuing summons to AAP legislator Bhavna Gaur, accused of misrepresenting facts about her academic background.


AAP legislator Gaur summoned by court of


Turbulent scenes have emerged at the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof train station in Austria following a surge in asylum seekers wishing to travel across the nearby German border.


Asylum seekers cause turbulence at Austrian train station


Secretary General for the Council of Europe, Thorbjorn Jagland, said he would write to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban about new legislation in Hungary on the migration crisis.


Council of Europe to probe Hungary migration


Moscow, Sep 15 (IANS/EFE) British singer Elton John on Tuesday said he has spoken over telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation of homosexuals in Russia.


Elton John speaks with Putin about homosexuals in Russia


The Delhi High Court on Tuesday released on parole former Youth Congress leader Sushil Sharma, convicted for the murder of his wife Naina Sahni and disposing of her body in a restaurant tandoor (clay oven), observing that he has been in jail for over 20 years.


Tandoor murder case: Delhi HC grants parole to convict


An Egyptian court on Tuesday ratified the death sentences of eight supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi over violence and murder charges.


Egypt ratifies execution for eight Morsi loyalists


A court here on Tuesday allowed environmentalist R.K. Pachauri, accused in a sexual harassment case, to visit Kazakhstan to meet its president and ministers on environmental issues.


Court allows Pachauri to travel abroad


The Supreme Court hearing into the plea by former prime minister Manmohan Singh and industrialist Kumaramangal Birla for quashing criminal proceedings against them for alleged wrongdoing in allocation of a coal block to the latter's company is likely to be delayed as it may be heard by a bench other than the one hearing coal scam cases.


Coal block case: SC yet to name appropriate bench


In a relief to former Delhi law minister Somnath Bharti, booked in a domestic violence case on his wife's complaint, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted him protection against arrest till September 17.


HC gives ex-minister Bharti two-day protection against arrest


The Indonesian government has initiated legal action against companies allegedly involved in causing forest fires in the country that have resulted in a haze enveloping Singapore and Malaysia, police said on Tuesday.


Indonesia to take action over forest fires


China will make it easier for foreigners to apply for permanent residence permits, or "green card", to attract more talent from overseas, a high-level meeting decided on Tuesday.


China to streamline 'green card' application


A court here on Tuesday fixed September 21 to hear final arguments in a case relating to the alleged rape of a woman executive by an Uber cab driver.


Final arguments in Uber rape case from September 21


Ten drivers were caught using their cellphones in just 90 minutes at a single intersection in New Zealand's Auckland city, the media reported on Tuesday.


New Zealand drivers nabbed using cellphones


A British judge who allegedly made racist comments in a court about an Indian-origin crime victim has been forced to resign, a media report said.


Judge forced to resign for racist remarks against British Indian


A New Zealand court on Tuesday sentenced an Indian-origin serial fraudster to six years in jail for duping over 20 people, including his own mother, of more than $2 million, media reported.


Indian-origin fraudster jailed for six years


European Union (EU) ministers agreed on a plan to relocate 40,000 refugees from Italy and Greece at an emergency meeting.


EU ministers agree to relocate 40,000 refugees


Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Monday said the commission would now issue arrest warrant against people failing to appear before it despite being summoned.

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