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Newly-married man, grandmother killed as gift-pack explodes
A newly-married man and his grandmother were killed and the wife of the man was critically injured when a gift packet the couple had received at the wedding reception exploded in Odisha's Bolangir district today, the police said. The elderly woman was killed on the spot and her grandson, who had tied the knot only five days ago, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Rourkela. The wife of the man was being treated at the government hospital in Burla, the police said. The gift was given to the couple by an unidentified person at the marriage reception on February 21. It exploded when they opened the packet at home, the police said. "The police have collected evidence and an investigation is on," Patnagarh Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sesadeva Bariha said, adding that efforts were on to identify the person who had given the gift to the couple. Bolangir Chief District Medical Officer S Mishra said the elderly woman was declared "brought dead" at the Bolangir district ...
SC calls for expeditious, time-bound appointment of judges
The Supreme Court on Friday called for "time bound" appointment of judges of the High Court in an expeditious manner by of all those who have to discharge the constitutional obligation in this regard.
Acceptance of bail bond a discretionary power of court: SC
The acceptance of a bail bond furnished by an accused in the court is the discretionary power of the judge and does not confer any express right on the person for release, the Supreme Court held today. The top court said that section 88 of the CrPC was for the purpose and object of ensuring appearance of such person in that court or any other in which the case may be transferred for trial. The section says that when any person, for whose appearance or arrest the presiding officer of the court is empowered to issue a summon or warrant, is present, such officer may require such person to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his appearance in the court or any other court to which the case may be transferred. A bench of Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said the word used in Section 88 'any person' has to be given wide meaning, which may include persons who are not even accused in a case and appeared as witnesses. "Section 88 of CrPC does not confer any right on any person, ..
Supplementary charge sheet against Pakistan intelligence official: NIA
The NIA on Friday said it has filed in a city court a supplementary charge sheet against Pakistan intelligence officer Amir Zubair Siddiqui regarding his involvement in a conspiracy to wage war against India.
Day after ban, J'khand police raids IPF office in Pakur
The Jharkhand Police today said it has raided the Popular Front of India's office in Chandrapada under Muffasil police station after the state government banned the outfit. The state government had on Wednesday banned the PFI for alleged links with terrorist group Islamic State, and police action happened a day later i.e. yesterday. The state government had said that some members of the group had gone to Syria and worked with the IS. Though no PFI members were arrested during the raid, the police seized the organisation's flags, banners, pamphlets, computer and CDs, officer-in-charge of the police station Santosh Kumar said. The PFI, which began from Kerala, is active in the Pakur district of Jharkhand. Police said the group is also active in Barhardwa, Udhwa and Rajmahal of adjoining Sahebganj district as well as in villages bordering West Bengal. They said the state headquarters of the banned organisation was in Chandrapada village of Pakur. Kumar had led the team that carried out ..
Boy strangled to death by minor friend in Maha, accused held
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death by his friend over a minor issue at a village in Gondia district in Maharashtra, police said today. The incident took place last evening at Chichgad village when the minors were playing, they said. "The boy, Pushkar Nirmal Parihar, was killed by his 15-year-old friend after a scuffle broke out between them over some petty issue," a police officer said. An offence of murder has been registered against the minor accused and he has been arrested, police said.
Judiciary cannot project a fractured face, says outgoing SC Judge
Judiciary cannot project a fractured face to anyone and it is necessary for judges to be together as the extra-legal elements, who are waiting to take over, would destroy the institution, outgoing Supreme Court judge Justice Amitava Roy said today. Speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in the apex court here, Roy said the top court is the guardian of the rule of law and "the bedrock of our existence is the faith, the trust and the credibility that this institution enjoys". "I intend to tell you that we, being the guardians of the rule of law, need to secure the same, otherwise the caveat is that extra-legal elements are waiting to take over. That would spell destruction of the institution. That would mean our extinction, because we survive for the institution which is not otherwise. Every institution is a collective entity," Roy said. He also said that despite all the reservations many have about the judicial process, people flock to the courts ..
Switzerland: 2 killed in shooting in Zurich
Police say two people are dead after a shooting in Switzerland's biggest city, Zurich. They say the situation is under control. City police said they rushed to the scene near the central train station after passers-by reported hearing shots today afternoon. Officers found one person dead and a second with serious injuries, who subsequently died. Police described it as a "violent crime" but gave no further details. They said the situation is under control and there is no danger to the public.
Looking for conclusion into Sunanda Pushkar's death case: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday that he is looking for a conclusion in his wife Sunanda Pushkar's death case.Tharoor's statement comes hours after the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Delhi Police on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy's appeal challenging the Delhi High Court order dismissing his plea for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into Sunanda death case."The Supreme Court has given a direction, let judicial procedure take its course. Anything that Delhi Police conveys to Court about how they have conducted their investigation, where it stands is welcome to us," Tharoor told ANI."We all looking for a conclusion to this matter," Tharoor added.Earlier in the day, the Apex Court said the maintainability of the petition will also be decided.Swamy has moved the top court after the Delhi High Court had in October last year dismissed his plea seeking a probe by a court-monitored SIT into Pushkar's death.Pushkar was found dead under mysterious ...
5 men arrested for allegedly attacking journalist on train
The Railway police today arrested five persons for allegedly assaulting a TV journalist on a local train on the Western suburban line on February 21. Vishal Dongre (28), Vivek Dhumal (32), Ravindra Dhanavade (28), Sanjay Ambawale (32) and Rajesh Gothal (28) were arrested from Nallasopara on the outskirts of Mumbai by a team of Government Railway Police, said an official. The accused had allegedly thrashed up Sudhir Shukla, a TV journalist, and tried to throw him out of the running train, he said. The incident had taken place between the suburban Mira Road and Andheri railway stations. A group of passengers standing on the foot-board allegedly tried to stop Shukla from boarding the Andheri-bound train at Mira Road, saying there was no space inside. When Shukla managed to get inside, there was a heated argument and he was allegedly beaten up by the accused.
Vig arrests agriculture officer accepting Rs 13,500 bribe
Vigilance Investigation Bureau today caught red-handed a Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer while accepting a bribe of Rs 13,500 in Bihar's Darbhanga district, the Department release said. Vigilance sleuths arrested one Prafulla Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer at Benipur in Darbhanga district, while accepting a bribe of Rs 13,500 for clearing the payment to the complainant, the release said. One Mantun Kamat, a resident of Dekuli village of Darbhanga district, had lodged a complaint with the vigilance bureau that Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Prafulla Kumar Jha was demanding a bribe of Rs 15,000 for clearing the payment against the work done in the district. The complaint was verified by the bureau during which the allegations of demand for bribe was found to be correct. Besides, the officer also agreed to make payment to the complaint for Rs 13,500 during verification, the release said. A team of constituted under Deputy Superintendent of Police Vinay
Rotomac Chief, son sent to transit remand, IT seizes 12 bank accounts (Roundup)
A CBI court on Friday sent Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari and his son Rahul to one-day transit remand while the Income Tax department seized 12 bank accounts of the group and issued six prosecution against the businessman in connection with the Rs 3,695 crore loan default.
HC CJ recuses from hearing plea for recalling Puducherry LG
The First Bench of the Madras High Court headed by Chief Justice Indira Banerjee today transferred to a division bench a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre to recall Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi. Recusing herself from the case, Justice Banerjee observed that occasions may arise and she may be in touch with the Lt Governor in Raj Bhavan in her official capacity frequently and it may not be proper to hear the petition. The first bench comprising the chief justice and Justice Abdul Quddhose posted the matter before the division bench of justices CT Selvam and N Sathishkumar. The petition was filed by T Murugan, Puducherry CPI state committee member. The petitioner alleged that right from the date of assuming the Lt Governor's office, Bedi never respected the Constitution of India "by recognition of separation of powers" and the procedures prescribed under it. Murugan alleged that Bedi interfered with the judiciary, the legislature and the executive and sought a direction to the ..
Four more women file sexual harassment plaints against investor Murthy
Four more women have come forward with accusations of sexual harassment against Mumbai-based Angel investor Mahesh Murthy, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said on Friday.
Houses of Kushmandi rape accused burnt
Four houses belonging to the accused in the Kushmandi rape case were allegedly set on fire by a mob in South Dinajpur district today, but none was injured, the police said. The mob, comprising people from both South and North Dinajpur districts, protesting against the alleged gangrape of a mentally-challenged tribal woman, had gathered at Buniadpur in South Dinajpur district early in the morning, a police officer said. They then marched to Ghatpara village, before setting the houses on fire, he added. Fire and emergency services officials, with the help of villagers, brought the flames under control but by then, the fire had spread to a few other houses, Bipul Banerjee, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Gangarampur, said. A number of police personnel were posted at the village to prevent a law-and-order problem in the village, he added. Meanwhile, on the condition of the victim, Pratip Kumar Kundu, Principal Professor at the Malda Medical College and Hospital, where the woman is being ...
CS assault:Court terms incident as premeditated conspiracy, denies bail to AAP MLAs
A city court today refused to grant bail to two AAP MLAs, Amanatullah Khan and Prakash Jarwal in the case of assault on Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash, observing that the circumstances prima facie point to a "premeditated criminal conspiracy". Denying relief to the legislators, Metropolitan Magistrate Shefali Barnala Tondon also observed that the matter cannot be treated in "a casual and routine manner", considering they were "history-sheeters". The magistrate, who pronounced the order in a packed court room amidst tight security, also dismissed the plea of the police seeking custodial interrogation of the accused, who are now in judicial custody, saying there was no new ground necessitating their remand which has already been denied by the court once. The court said the allegations in the matter were "very serious", as it was alleged that the Chief Secretary (CS) was called for a meeting at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence at an odd hour, despite his ...
A Delhi Court extends ED custody of Karti Chidambaram's CA
A Delhi Court on Friday sent S. Bhaskaran, Karti Chidambaram's Chartered Accountant (CA), to Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody for three more days in connection with INX Media money laundering case.On February 21, ED sought the extension of the remand, as Bhaskaran needed to be confronted with some evidence.The ED had registered a money laundering case against Karti, son of former finance minister P. Chidambaram, in May 2017.Karti is facing a probe for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea, and others.Chidambaram is alleged to have received Rs. 3.5 crore from the Mumbai-based INX Media, now 9X Media, for helping it get the FIPB clearance when it was run by the Mukerjeas.
Girl gang-raped, burnt to death in Jharkhand
A 15-year-old girl, who had gone to answer nature's call, was gang-raped in Jharkhand's Chatra district and later burnt to death, police said on Friday.
T'gana civic official held for 'disproportionate assets'
An official of Adilabad Municipality was today arrested by Telangana ACB for allegedly amassing Rs 4.39 crore assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. P Kondal Rao, Deputy Executive Engineer of Adilabad Municipality in Adilabaddistrict was arrested following searches, a statement issued by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said. A case of disproportionate assets was registered against Rao and simultaneous searches were conducted at his residence and other places. "During the searches, it came to light that the official had acquired five houses and two plots at different locations. He also acquired over seven acres of agriculture land and other movable and immovable properties in his or family members' names," it said. The document value of the properties is approximately Rs 4.39 crore, while the market value is approximately Rs 6 crore, the ACB said. The case is under investigation.
Missouri Governor indicted over sexual misconduct allegations
Governor Eric Greitens of the US state of Missouri has been indicted amid looming allegations of sexual misconduct and blackmail following an admission of an affair last month.