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Assault Case: Delhi Court Takes Cognizance of Charge Sheet Against BJP MLA OP Sharma
OP Sharma has been booked under sections 323 (causing hurt) , 341 (wrongful restraint) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC.
After Delhi Cop’s Son, Call Centre Owner and Peon Held as Video of Assault on Woman Goes Viral
The police said that Hasan is an owner of a call centre located on Hastsal road, which is where the viral video was allegedly shot. Meanwhile, Rajesh, who is the second accused is the peon at the same call centre.
PM Modi Launches ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan', Picks Up the Broom at Ambedkar School
Invoking Mahatma Gandhi ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, Modi said, “From today till October 2, let us rededicate ourselves towards fulfilling Bapu's dream of a Clean India.”
Charges in Telephone Case 'Lame, Shame,' Maran Brothers Tell HC
The CBI court here on August 30 framed charges and ordered trial of Dayanidhi Maran and six others in the case of "illegal" telephone exchanges, allegedly set up to benefit the Sun TV Network of his brother Kalanithi Maran during 2004-06.
2 'Criminals' Held After Shootout in Ghaziabad, Pipe Market Robbery Unveiled
The late night encounter took place on Sikandar Pur Road in Sahibabad area after which the constable and the two assailants were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, said Senior Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Krishna Friday.
Video of Swimming Coach 'Flogging' Girl Goes Viral, Parents Say Have Given Him 'Free Hand'
The president of the club said the girl's mother was present when she was being flogged but all members had favoured the coach, who has now been suspended.
SC Verdict Deterrent to Those in Power Who Think they Can get Away With Anything: Nambi Narayanan
Nambi Narayanan was charged with espionage and arrested in 1994 on charges of selling documents related to cryogenic technology.
UN Report Details Alarming Level of Reprisals Against Human Rights Defenders in India
The UN report documents allegations of reprisals and intimidation in 38 countries, some of which are members of the Human Rights Council.
Taking Note of 'Misuse' of Section 498A, SC Leaves Decision to Arrest in Dowry Cases on Police
The Court also favoured the view taken by a two-judge bench that bail plea should be expedited in case of arrests under Section 498A.
Pakistan Says Ready for Talks, Waiting For Official Response from India
Talking about the recent overtures, Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Prime Minister Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also received a letter from his Indian counterpart.
India’s Health Woes: Surge in Cases of Cancer, Diabetes, Heart & Lung Diseases
About 55 million people in India suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; cases of diabetes have increased by 150 percent; and despite several advances made in the healthcare sector, deaths due to cancer have doubled since 1990.
Hindu Mahasabha Leaders Booked for Setting Up Sharia-like 'Hindu Courts'
Hindu Mahasabha district chief Abhishek Agarwal, along with its national vice president Ashok Sharma, were booked for spreading hatred by establishing Hindu Nyay Peeth on the lines of Darul-Qaza (Sharia Courts).
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Man Dies in Police Custody at Kareli in MP, 5 Cops Suspended
The family members of the victim, Anuraj Rajput, alleged that he died of police excesses and refuted the police's claim that he consumed 'sulphas' in the lock-up.
14-Year-Old Rape Survivor Suffering From Cancer Moves HC for Abortion
The minor's pregnancy of 24 weeks was detected recently when she went to a local hospital for her chemotherapy session.
'Govt Amending Rules to Allow Mothers to Obtain Child's PAN Card Without Ex-husband's Name', Says Maneka
Currently, it is compulsory for an applicant to mention the name of his/her father while applying for the card, which also serves as an identity proof.