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Angry over his 2nd marriage, woman allegedly kills husband
Angry over his second marriage, a woman allegedly hit her sleeping husband with a grinding stone killing him on the spot, police said today. The incident took place here yesterday night, they said. The deceased was identified as 52-year-old Waseem. "Babli came to know almost four days back that her husband Waseem had secretly solemnised a court marriage with a 35-year-old woman of the locality around ten days ago. This had led to heated arguments between Babli and Waseem. Later, she killed her husband. The woman has been arrested," Senior Superintendent of Police Rohit Singh Sajwan said. The police official said that after Waseem's death, the woman informed her brothers-in-law and even started preparation for the last rites. However, someone informed the police. "The police then took the body in its custody, and sent it for post-mortem examination," the SSP said. Babli had married Waseem almost 27 years ago and they had three children. Yesterday, Waseem had allegedly tried
Schoolboy's death: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet
A Gurgaon court today took cognisance of the CBI charge sheet filed against a 16-year-old student in the case of murder of a seven-year-old boy at a private school at Bhondsi here. The CBI has alleged that the teenager had murdered the student in September last year in a bid to postpone exams and cancel a scheduled parent-teacher meeting. Additional Sessions Judge Jasbir Singh Kundu, during in- chamber proceedings, held prima facie there were enough evidence against the accused in the final report, the court sources said. Advocate Sushil Tekriwal appeared for the victim's father. The CBI supplied copies of the charge sheet to the accused after the court passed a direction. The court has now posted the matter for further proceeding on the charge sheet for February 28. The court also extended the judicial custody of the accused till February 28. Earlier, the court had barred the media from using the name of the 16-year-old juvenile accused in the case and asked it to use ..
SC grants Virbhadra Singh a month to reply on CBI plea
The Supreme Court on Monday granted four weeks time to former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh for filing a reply on the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) plea seeking clarification to the nature of sanction needed from a state government for conducting any inquiry or investigation into an offence in the state.In a January 4 hearing, the top court issued a notice to Singh and sought reply on CBI's plea in four weeks.A two-judge bench, comprising justices R.K. Agarwal and Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, is presiding over the case.
UK presses fraud charges against Barclays over Qatar loan
Britain's Serious Fraud Office today charged a unit of Barclays over alleged fraud linked to emergency fundraising from Qatar during the financial crisis a decade ago, the bank said. The announcement follows a decision by the SFO in June last year to charge Barclays PLC, or the unit's parent group, over the same alleged offence. "The SFO has today charged Barclays Bank PLC with the same offence in respect of the loan as charged against Barclays PLC on 20 June 2017," a statement from the bank said today. Barclays PLC and four of its former bosses will face trial in 2019 on allegations over the Qatari fundraising, it had already been announced. Barclays former chief executive John Varley and ex- executives Roger Jenkins, Thomas Kalaris, and Richard Boath have all been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud over a June 2008 bid to raise capital. Barclays PLC, Varley and Jenkins have also been charged with providing unlawful assistance over allegations linked to an October
SC stays FIR against Major Aditya
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the FIR filed against Major Aditya Kumar, in connection with the civilian killings during a firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.The verdict came during the hearing of a plea filed by Kumar 's father, seeking to quash the FIR registered against his son.The top court also issued a notice the Centre and state government and sought their reply in two weeks."Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government. We have been asked to serve a copy of the petition to office of Attorney General of India and Court has requested the AGI to clarify the stand of Centre in two weeks. J&K govt also has to clarify its stand in two weeks," Advocate Aishwarya Bhati told reporters, after the proceedings."On our prayer, the Court has directed that no coercive action will be taken against Major Aditya Kumar in pursuance of the FIR lodged against him," Bhati further informed.On January 27, three civilians were killed after ...
Boy sets girl afire on resisting move to sexually assault her
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly set on fire by a boy when she resisted his attempt to sexually assault her, a police official said today. The girl was admitted to the district hospital and her condition was reported to be serious, he said. She was alone at her house in Sustani village on Saturday as her family members had gone for work at an agricultural field. Taking advantage of the situation, the boy forcibly entered her house and allegedly tried to sexually assault her, Khujner police station in-charge Indraraj Singh said. However, when the girl resisted his move, the boy poured kerosene over her and set her on fire, he said. Taking a serious note of the incident, Rajgarh district Superintendent of Police Simala Prasad directed the security personnel to launch a search for the boy, who was traced and taken into custody last night, Singh said. The girl, who belonged to a scheduled caste, suffered nearly 50 per cent burn injuries and her condition was serious, police ..
Shopian firing: SC restrains cops from taking coercive steps
The Supreme Court today restrained the Jammu and Kashmir Police from taking any "coercive steps" against Army officers including Major Aditya Kumar, who have been made an accused in the Shopian firing case in which three civilians were killed. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud also asked the counsel for Lieutenant Colonel Karamveer Singh, the father of Major Aditya Kumar, to share the copies of his petition with the office of Attorney General K K Venugopal and the Jammu and Kashmir government. Besides seeking Venugopal's assistance in dealing with the matter, the bench asked the state government to file its response to the plea within two weeks. As an interim measure, it directed the state government not to take any coercive steps against Army officials. The apex court had on February 9 agreed to hear the plea of Singh seeking to quash the FIR against his son. Singh has said his son, a Major in 10 Garhwal Rifles, .
No coercive action against Army Major accused of civilian killing: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday said that no coercive action will be taken against Major Aditya Kumar, accused of allegedly killing three civilians in firing to disperse a stone pelting mob in Shopian district of Kashmir.
Pandemonium in UP assembly over law and order
Pandemonium rocked the Legislative Council of the Uttar Pradesh legislature on Monday as the budget session resumed after a two-day break.
New York attorney general sues Harvey Weinstein
New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein Co., alleging years of sexual harassment and misconduct by the disgraced movie producer.The lawsuit, which was filed on Sunday with the New York County supreme court, alleges that the Weinsteins created "a years-long gender-based hostile work environment, a pattern of quid pro quo sexual harassment and routine misuse of corporate resources for unlawful ends that extended from in or about 2005 through at least in or about October 2017."Schneiderman's lawsuit accuses the 65-year-old of "personally creating a hostile work environment ... by demanding that women engage in sexual or demeaning conduct."He routinely yelled at female employees "for purported incompetence, cursing in their faces, threatening to end their careers, and describing his intent to harm them," the suit alleges.It also claims Weinstein used derogatory and obscene language to intimidate employees.The suit also ...
Jayalalithaa's portrait unveiled in TN assembly
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker P. Dhanapal on Monday unveiled the portrait of late former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in the Assembly while major opposition parties boycotted the function saying such an honour should not be given to a convicted person.
Mumbai: Defence veterans protest against Major Aditya Kumar's FIR
A group of veteran defence personnel conducted a peace protest at Mumbai on Monday to demand the withdrawal of the FIR against Major Aditya Kumar and the army in connection with the firing at Shopian last month.They demanded an unconditional withdrawal of the FIR, terming it to be illegal.A veteran army person told ANI, "We are sitting on dharna to demand the withdrawal of the illegal FIR against Major Aditya Kumar. "Another Navy veteran deplored this action and condemned the government to levy charges against the Army for conducting their duties.He said that "Section 302 for murder and Section 306 for an attempt to murder have been applied on the accused of carrying out their duties which could have serious implications for the country in future".On Friday, father of Major Aditya Kumar had filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking the withdrawal of an FIR against his son.The Supreme Court today stayed the FIR against Major Aditya and issued notice to the Centre and the Jammu and ...
Attorney general suit: Weinstein Co. failed to protect women
New York's attorney general is accusing Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein of "repeatedly and persistently" sexually harassing female employees at his film company, according to a lawsuit filed on Sunday by the state prosecutor that could impact the company's potential sale. "As alleged in our complaint, The Weinstein Company repeatedly broke New York law by failing to protect its employees from pervasive sexual harassment, intimidation, and discrimination," state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in court papers filed against Weinstein and the company. Schneiderman launched a civil rights probe into the New York City-based company in October after The New York Times and The New Yorker exposed allegations of sexual assault and harassment spanning decades. Weinstein's attorney, Ben Brafman, released a statement Sunday evening saying many of the allegations against his client are "without merit." "While Weinstein's behavior was not without fault, there ...
New York Attorney General sues Harvey Weinstein, brother, firm
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother Robert and their firm, the Weinstein Company, a move that could complicate the sale of the disgraced mogul's film studio, the media reported.
2 get 4-year rigorous imprisonment for molesting minor girls
A Thane court has sentenced two men to four years' rigorous imprisonment for molesting two minor girls residing in their neighbourhood. Additional Sessions Judge Sangita C Khalipe awarded the punishment to Shyam Hitendra Chavan (36), an auto-rickshaw driver, and Pradeep Gaikwad (28), a labourer. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 each on them. According to the prosecution, the two girls, aged 9 and 5, were playing near their respective houses at Sathe Nagar in Wagle Estate area of the city on April 7 last year. The accused, with whom the girls were familiar as they lived in the same area, arrived there in an auto-rickshaw, picked up the victims and took them to an isolated location where they molested them. The accused later dropped the girls back at their homes, the prosecution said. Later, the minors informed about the incident to their parents, who lodged a complaint with the local police following which the two accused were arrested. They were booked under IPC .
Over five kg gold seized at NSC Bose airport
More than five kg gold was seized from a passenger at the airport here after the man arrived from Dubai, Customs officials said today. The 60-year-old man on wheelchair was intercepted by Customs officials and recovered eight gold bars weighing 5.35 kg from him last night. The man used the wheelchair as a ploy as later it was found that he was fit enough to walk, they said. The man, hailing from Tamil Nadu, was arrested. His name was not disclosed.
Saudi Arabia to recruit female investigators
Saudi Arabia has launched the recruitment of female investigators, according to a local media report.
NY state sues Weinstein and Co. for failing to protect staff
New York state sued Harvey Weinstein, his brother and their production company for failing to protect employees from years of his alleged sexual misconduct despite multiple complaints from staff. The lawsuit comes four months after the Hollywood mogul's downfall over allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape now leveled against the producer by more than 100 women over 40 years. State prosecutors said the legal action, the result of an ongoing four-month investigation, was filed Sunday out of fear that an imminent sale of The Weinstein Company, now on the verge of bankruptcy, could leave victims without adequate redress. The lawsuit, which could delay the sale, accuses the company's board and executives of repeatedly failing to take adequate steps to protect staff or curb Weinstein's behavior, despite multiple complaints to human resources. It alleges that female assistants were required to facilitate Weinstein's sex life as a condition of employment and had ...
Main accused of thrashing Allahabad student arrested
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday arrested the main accused in the death of a law student of Allahabad University.The 26-year-old, Dilip Saroj, who was thrashed by a group of people during an argument in Katra Bazar was pursuing law in Allahabad University.The incident came to light after a video of it went viral on the social media."A special team of Allahabad had arrested Munna Singh Chauhan who had attacked Dilip several times with a rod," said SSP Akash Kulhari.The police had also identified, Vijay Shankar, a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) with the Railways as one of the attackers..
Five booked for stealing handsets to be delivered to e-tailer
Five men tasked with packaging mobile phones for delivery to an online e-tailer major were today booked for allegedly stealing high-end handsets belonging to different brands over the last three months, police said. The men were working at godowns in Bhiwandi where the handsets sourced from various mobile phone manufacturers are packed and sent to the online retailer firm which in turn delivers them to public, a Narpoli police station official said tonight. The five accused allegedly stole 267 high-end mobile phones valued at Rs 24.43 lakh during October 2017 to January 2018, he said. The firm, an online platform, the accused were working form takes orders for the online retailer, and the men are tasked with packaging the mobile phones and delivering them to the e-tailer, the official said. The handsets belonged to different brands like Xiamoi Redmi, MotoG, Imax etc, police said. The five persons have been booked under section 406 (punishment for criminal breach of ...