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Everything you need to know about Calicut Courts: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

MPs' panel wants steps to raise the number of judges

May 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A parliamentary panel has expressed "displeasure" over availability of just 13 judges per million in India as against 50 per million in developed and 35-40 per million in developing countries, and called on the government to "make all out efforts" to fill the vacancies.

Number of judges in subordinate judiciary to be doubled in five years

May 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ashwani Kumar has said that since shortage of judges is one of the reasons affecting disposal, the government has decided in May, 2012 that number of judges in the subordinate judiciary needs to be doubled in five years.

Foreign tourists in groups to get collective landing permits

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 24 (ANI): With a view to encourage foreign tourist arrivals, the government has decided to provide collective landing permits.

'Business angels' driving entrepreneurial movement

April 19, 2013 at 1:24 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) 'Business angels' are taking the initiative to help budding entrepreneurs set up and manage their own start-ups successfully in a highly competitive environment.

Musharraf disqualified from parliamentary polls

April 16, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) Courts in Pakistan have disqualified former president Pervez Musharraf for contesting parliamentary elections for suspending the constitution and imposing emergency in 2007 during his rule, lawyers said Tuesday.

SC's judgement on Bhullar is an opportunity lost to recognize death row syndrome: ACHR

April 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) expressed its regret over today's Supreme Court judgement rejecting Devinder Singh Bhullar's plea to

Sachin Pilot orders refund of Rs 3270 crore from defunct companies

April 11, 2013 at 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot has directed the authorities concerned to expeditiously distribute Rs 3,270 crore to claimants realised from the sale of assets of defunct companies.

Delhi gang-rape initiated introspection of our laws and justice delivery system: Manmohan Singh

April 7, 2013 at 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr 7 (ANI): Citing the December 16, 2012 Delhi gang-rape incident, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today said reforms have been made in laws pertaining to crimes against women, but acknowledged and agreed that more needs to be done.

Need to sensitise judiciary on gender issues: Manmohan Singh

April 7, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Apr 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Sunday said there is a need to sensitise the judiciary on gender issues.

More needs to be done to prevent crimes against women: Manmohan Singh

April 7, 2013 at 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Mamohan Singh Sunday said reforms have been made in the laws pertaining to crimes against women but admitted that more needs to be done.

PM to inaugurate joint conference of CMs, CJs today

April 7, 2013 at 10:12 AM

New Delhi, Apr 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Conference of Chief Ministers (CMs) and Chief Justices (CJs) of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan here today.

Pak election officials forcing candidates to prove Islamic credentials

April 5, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 5 (ANI): Election authorities in Pakistan have begun forcing candidates for parliament to prove their Islamic credentials, often in front of TV cameras, in a test of whether any space remains for secularism in the country's politics.

CBI officer sent to jail

March 26, 2013 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): The Special Judge for CBI cases, Tis Hazari Courts, New Delhi has sentenced O.P.Sharma, formrt Deputy Inspector General of CBI to undergo a year's rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs.50,000 each under Sections 7 and 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) of the PC Act, 1988 in connection with a bribery case.

Bar association, lawyer told to settle row

March 19, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked the New Delhi Bar Association (NDBA) and an advocate, whose chamber was sealed by the lawyers' group over his alleged "abusive behaviour", to settle their dispute out of court.

China punished five mn criminals in five years

March 10, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Beijing, March 10 (IANS) Courts in China convicted and punished a total of 5.24 million criminals from 2008 to 2012, the country's top judge said in a report published Sunday.

Courts get Rs.1,815 crore for computerisation, facilities

February 28, 2013 at 8:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The union budget 2013-14 Thursday earmarked Rs.1,815.47 crore for computerisation, augmentation of the judicial infrastructure, reforms and erasing the backlog of over three crore cases.

In Pak, courts, armed forces lock horns over disputed vigilante justice for suspected militants

February 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

Islamabad, Feb.8 (ANI): Courts in Pakistan and the nation's army appear to have locked horns over what is the best way to deliver justice to incarcerated suspected militants.

Ann Augustine, Jomon T. John to get engaged Feb 9 (Malayalam Movie Snippets)(With Images)

February 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, Feb 2 (IANS) Malayalam actress Ann Augustine will get engaged to cinematographer Jomon T. John Feb 9.

37 Customs, Central Excise and ED officers to get presidential awards for distinguished service

January 24, 2013 at 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 24 (ANI): About 37 officers of the Customs and Central Excise and the Enforcement Directorate have been selected for the Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate for 'Specially distinguished record of service'.

Indian Coast Guard detains Panama-flagged ship off Kochi coast

January 17, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Kochi, Jan. 17 (ANI): Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Panama-flagged merchant ship, allegedly involved in the sinking of a fishing boat off the off kochi coast in Kerala, injuring three fishermen on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu CM demands chemical castration, death for rapists

January 1, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Chennai, Jan 1 (ANI): As the nation continues to mourn the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has demanded harsher punishment, including 'death penalty and chemical castration' for those accused.

Madras in semis of south zone varsity cricket

December 26, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Manipal, Dec 26 (IANS) Runners-up University of Madras beat University of Calicut to enter the semifinals of the South Zone Inter-University cricket tournament at the Manipal University Ground here Wednesday.

Calicut enter quarters of Inter-University cricket

December 25, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Manipal, Dec 25 (IANS) University of Calicut became the first team to enter the quarterfinals of the South Zone Inter-University cricket tournament with a nine wicket victory over JNT University, Anantapur, at the MGM College ground here Tuesday.

Hoysala smashes hundred in Inter-University cricket

December 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

Manipal, Dec 24 (IANS) After a superb double-century against KLEF University, Vaddeswaram in a first round match, Arjun Hoysala continued his good performance in the South Zone University Cricket Tournament Monday.

Mangalore in third round of Inter-University cricket

December 22, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Manipal, Dec 22 (IANS) Mangalore University entered the third round of the South Zone Inter-University cricket tournament with a convincing five-wicket win over Dr B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam at the NIT-K, Surathkal Ground here Saturday.

Kottayam institute wins in Inter-University cricket

December 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Manipal, Dec 21 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam scored a narrow seven-run win over SRM, Chennai in the South Zone Inter-University Cricket tournament at the MIT ground here Friday.

Courts reject police plea for lie-detector test on Zee editors

December 13, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 13 (ANI): A Delhi court on Thursday rejected the police plea for lie-detector test on the two Zee news editors and granted permission for only voice tests in Rs 100 crore alleged extortion case filed by Congress MP and steel tycoon Naveen Jindal.

Pak Punjab province worried over shockingly high ratio of terror suspect acquittals

December 11, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Rawalpindi, Dec 11 (ANI): The Punjab government has decided to hold a monthly review of the performance of all prosecutors attached with Anti-Terrorism Courts following a revelation that an extraordinarily high number of the accused in terrorism and kidnapping for ransom cases have been acquitted.

Bill to bar judges from making unrelated comments

November 30, 2012 at 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The government is set to retain in Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill the controversial provision that gags judges of higher judiciary from making observation in courts during hearing of cases.

Judges on strike, tension in Egypt against President Morsi Decree

November 25, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Judges of Egypt have called for a nationwide strike till the decree is lifted by President Mohammed Morsi.

After 18 years, six get compensated for hotel negligence

November 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Eighteen years after a Mumbai hotel's faulty lift trapped a group of guests, including three foreigners, for over two hours, virtually suffocating them to death, the apex consumer court has directed the hotel to pay the six victims Rs.2 lakh each for mental agony and trauma.

Kasab hanging the right step, says martyred commando's father

November 21, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Bangalore/New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The father of Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the NSG commando slain in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, Wednesday said Ajmal Amir Kasab's execution was a step in the right direction.

ICAI signs MoU with Taxmann to benefit cost accountant students

November 18, 2012 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov.18 (ANI): In continuation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India for members of the institute on July 6, 2012, the institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taxmann on November 12.

Neville blasts 'politician' Cameron over meddling in football 'racism row'

November 3, 2012 at 4:55 PM

London, Nov. 3 (ANI): Manchester United legend Gary Neville has blasted British Prime Minister David Cameron for wading into the row over racism in football.

Probe agencies will look into corruption allegations against Gadkari: Sandeep Dikshit

October 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct.24 (ANI): Congress Party leader Sandeep Dikshit has said that allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari are out in the public domain and investigation agencies would look into the matter.

Seven years rigorous imprisonment for two Bangladeshi nationals for role in fake Indian currency ra

October 19, 2012 at 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct.19 (ANI): The Additional Sessions Judge, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi has convicted two accused persons-Rashid Ahmed and Narun Nahar Lovely, both Bangladeshi nationals, and sentenced them to undergo seven years rigorous imprisonment under Sections 489 B and 489 C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with a fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- each.

Don't sit over verdicts on personal liberty, SC tells high courts

October 12, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday told the high courts to pronounce their verdicts as expeditiously as possible in the cases involving the personal liberty of a person and more so when total detention period is not more than one year or less.

SC concerned over 'devastating' increase in rape cases

October 12, 2012 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday said the "devastating" increase in the incidents of rape and crime against women is a matter of prime concern both nationally and internationally.

Kelly Brook dons 'Dallas-style' lame dress and big hair at fashion show

October 7, 2012 at 2:53 PM

London, October 7 (ANI): Kelly Brook, who arrived at the 'Look Fashion Show' in London on Saturday, appeared to be channelling the hit American drama's fashion heyday in a very retro outfit.

Courts should away from religion, follow standard procedure: Pak paper

October 5, 2012 at 5:18 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 5 (ANI): Referring to the court directive where a woman accused of running a brothel in Peshawar was asked to attend sermons at a mosque in repentance for her 'bad deeds', an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said that courts should stay away from the confines of religion and conform to standard judicial procedure.

185 Pakistanis face trial over anti-Islam film protests

September 23, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Islamabad, Sep 23 (IANS) At least 185 people facing trial over the violence during anti-Islam US film protests staged in different cities of Pakistan this past week, have been sent into custody.

Delhi lawyers strike work

September 17, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) City court lawyers Monday struck work to protest against the government's move to create two more revenue districts, affecting the working of six courts across Delhi, the bar association said, describing the move as wastage of public money.

1.6 million cases pending in Pak courts

September 11, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 11 (ANI): Courts in Pakistan are loaded with more than 1.6 million pending cases, and the reason for delay in the disposal of cases, is the shortage of judicial officers at the district level, said Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

Prince Harry's ladylove is 'Bondi babe'

September 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Sydney, September 8 (ANI): Cressida Bonas, who is better known as Prince Harry's latest girlfriend, was the toast of Sydney's party set just a few months before she made international headlines, it has been revealed.

Team Anna's promise of Lokpal Bill goes in vain?

August 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Has Team Anna, which united the whole nation in the fight against corruption, given up its mission for a strong Lokpal Bill by deciding to disband itself?

Sharad Yadav slams Team Anna

August 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (ANI): National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Convenor and chief of Janata Dal-united (JD-U) Sharad Yadav, on Saturday, slammed veteran anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare and his aides for painting all lawmakers in the same colour.

Remove black films from cars or face action, SC warns police

August 3, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday directed police chiefs in all states and union territories to ensure compliance of its direction that no material, including films of any VLT, be put on the safety glasses of any vehicle or face action.

'Corruption in high places is policy', alleges Kiran Bedi

August 2, 2012 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): With the civil society activists carrying forward their indefinite hunger strike for the ninth consecutive day, and demanding a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) against ministers it has accused of corruption, former IPS officer and Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Thursday said corruption in high places is policy, while at the bottom level, it is seen as a theft.

Kejriwal alleges conspiracy, says 'I will be killed if taken to hospital'

August 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal, whose indefinite fast for a strong Lokpal Bill entered its eighth day today, accused the government of plotting a conspiracy against him, and said that he would be killed if taken to hospital for a medical check up.

Government cannot forcefeed me: Arvind Kejriwal

August 1, 2012 at 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused Centre for the ongoing impasse, adding that the government cannot forcefeed him.

Team Anna apologies for scuffle with mediapersons

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal apologized for the scuffle that broke out between Anna Hazare's supporters and mediapersons at Jantar Mantar here on Monday.

Broadcast Editors' Association condemns scuffle between Hazare supporters and mediapersons, seeks a

July 31, 2012 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): As the indefinite hunger strike by anti graft crusader Anna Hazare entered into its third day on Tuesday, the Broadcast Editors' Association (BEA) has demanded an apology from Team Anna after the latter's supporters heckled media persons on Monday evening at Jantar Mantar.

More than half of London rioters back on streets

July 30, 2012 at 9:31 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): Over half of the criminals who were jailed after last year's London riots, are already back on the streets, it has emerged.

Team Anna supporters stage angry protests outside Sharad Pawar's residence

July 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): As the indefinite hunger strike by anti graft crusader Anna Hazare gathered steam, a group of young supporters held an aggressive protest outside the residence of Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, here on Monday.

Kiran Bedi urges "credible" people from government to come for dialogue

July 30, 2012 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): As Team Anna's indefinite hunger strike entered its sixth day, close confidante of Anna Hazare and former top cop, Kiran Bedi, on Monday called on the Central government to come forward for dialogue.

Role and power of India's president

July 25, 2012 at 12:34 PM

India's president is the titular head of the state, enjoys certain powers and performs a variety of ceremonial functions. A lowdown on the Indian first citizen's roles and powers as the nation's 13th president, Pranab Mukherjee, assumed office Wednesday:

Airtel Rising Stars 132 Players Selected among 3000 Participants final selection today

July 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Day three of the ongoing 'Airtel Rising Stars' in Delhi, the largest under-16 football talent hunt got off with an outstanding start on Monday, July 16. During these three days hunt organized at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, approx. 3,000 young kids participated to show their football skill.

Murray and his mother ready to face High Court battle 'vigorously'

July 16, 2012 at 4:08 PM

London, July 16(ANI): British number one tennis player Andy Murray and his mother Judy are ready to vigorously fight against action at the High Court in London after legal proceedings were filed against them.

Britain launches 'instant justice' for Olympics offenders

June 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM

London, June 26 (IANS) People who commit offences linked to the Olympics Games will be put in court within 24 hours under a "instant justice" initiated by the Crown Prosecution Service and other related departments.

Judge upholds Indiana law banning sex offenders from social networking sites

June 25, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Washington, June 25 (ANI): A federal judge has passed a decision upholding an Indiana law that bans registered sex offenders from accessing Facebook and other social networking sites used by children.

Dikshit, DJB officers issued notice on water meters

June 4, 2012 at 11:14 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, the Delhi Jal Board chief executive officer and two members for their alleged failure to frame rules on installation fee and maintenance charges for water meters, to be paid by consumers.

Kerala land row: Opposition leaders meet governor

May 10, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 10 (IANS) Kerala's opposition leaders Thursday met Governor H.R. Bhardwaj demanding action against Calicut University Vice-Chancellor M. Abdul Salam for allegedly trying to transfer a piece of university land to three private trusts.

Air India pilots stir continues, five flights cancelled

May 10, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Air India cancelled five more flights early Thursday, day three of the 'sick' pilots stir that has seen the national carrier sacking 26 pilots so far, an official said.

Rajnath Singh wants Hindi in apex court

May 5, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Ghaziabad, May 5 (IANS) BJP leader Rajnath Singh Saturday advocated the introduction of Hindi and other Indian languages in the Supreme Court of India.

Know where 'Lakshman Rekha' begins, SC tells media

May 2, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said media should know where the 'Lakshman Rekha' of reporting sub-judice matter begins while the Editors' Guild of India questioned the court's jurisdiction to frame guidelines for journalists.

Bangaru Laxman's sentencing: Key points of the judgment

April 28, 2012 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) A Delhi court Saturday awarded four years' rigorous imprisonment to the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) former president Bangaru Laxman for accepting a bribe from a fake arms dealer in 2001. The court also slapped him with a fine of Rs.1 lakh.

Guardiola quits Barca, deputy Tito to take over

April 27, 2012 at 7:22 PM

London, April 27 (IANS) Spanish football club Barcelona's most successful manager Pep Guardiola Friday confirmed he is quitting at the end of the season and the club appointed his assistant Tito Vilanova as his successor.

Rupert, James Murdoch to give evidence for first time in NOTW phone-hacking scandal

April 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch will be among various newspaper owners and news bosses who would give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry into media practices and ethics this week.

Court wants 10 percent more judges for subordinate courts

April 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday directed the central and state governments to create 10 percent additional posts of the total regular judicial cadre for subordinate courts to fulfil the constitutional mandate of fair and expeditious justice to people.

Courts rejects BJP legislator's plea in Dikshit case

April 19, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A Delhi court Thursday did not accept the intervening application filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Jolly in a case against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged violation of the election code of conduct in 2008.

India, Pakistan home secretary-level talks likely in May

April 9, 2012 at 6:51 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The home secretaries of India and Pakistan are likely to meet late in May in Islamabad to carry forward the discussions on terror and Hafiz Saeed that figured during talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Asif Ali Zardari. The meeting will also see the signing of an agreement on liberalizing the visa regime.

Himachal assembly passes Lokayukta bill

April 6, 2012 at 6:09 PM

Shimla, April 6 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh assembly Friday passed the Lokayukta bill in the absence of the opposition Congress, with Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal saying it is "more strong and constitutional than Uttarakhand's bill".

Himachal Assembly passed Lokayukta bill; Congress boycotts

April 6, 2012 at 5:20 PM

In the move to make more powerful and effective Lokaykta, the Himachal Pradesh assembly Friday passed the recent drafted bill amid noise and boycott movement......

Himachal assembly passes Lokayukta bill

April 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM

Shimla, April 6 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh assembly Friday passed the Lokayukta bill in the absence of the opposition Congress, with Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal saying it is "more strong and constitutional than Uttarakhand's bill".

Madhya Pradesh to confiscate five officials' properties

April 4, 2012 at 12:16 AM

Bhopal, April 4 (IANS) An empowered panel of the Madhya Pradesh government has found assets worth over Rs.5 crore of five corrupt officials as fit case for confiscation, officials said Tuesday.

Chidambaram suggests creation of a separate investigation cadre by states for speedy justice

February 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI) Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday said that the State Governments must create a separate investigation and prosecution cadre proposed for speedy justice.

Charlotte Church 'sickened' by News of the World's phone hacking

February 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM

London, Feb 28 (ANI): Charlotte Church has said that she was 'sickened and disgusted' by the News of the World's phone hacking which directly led to 33 articles appearing in the newspaper about her and her family.

Army Chief plays down age row, terms it an issue of integrity

January 13, 2012 at 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): The Chief of Army Staff, General V. K. Singh, has termed the ongoing controversy concerning his date of birth to be a personal issue, and said that it held great degree of integrity and honour for him.

General V. K. Singh denies seeking fresh appeal for rectification of age

January 10, 2012 at 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The Chief of Army Staff, General V.K. Singh, who returned here after a brief visit to Myanmar, on Tuesday disassociated himself with the reports of fresh representations by him concerning his date of birth.

New wild 'hairy' ginger discovered in India

January 7, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Botanists have discovered a new wild ginger from the evergreen forest of Western Ghats of South India.

JK Rowling, Sienna Miller to testify at Leveson Inquiry

November 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

London, Nov 24 (ANI): Harry Potter author JK Rowling and actress Sienna Miller are set to record the evidence about their experiences of media intrusion to the Leveson Inquiry.

NOTW journalists' computers destroyed by 'putting them through grinder'

November 20, 2011 at 4:55 PM

London, Nov 20 (ANI): The computers used by now defunct British tabloid News of the World journalists were destroyed by putting them 'through a grinder,' a court has heard.

UK court to rule Assange's fate over 'extradition to Sweden' within days

October 30, 2011 at 5:01 PM

London, Oct 30 (ANI): A UK court is poised to rule on Wednesday whether or not WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange be extradited to Sweden to face questioning on sexual misconduct allegations.

Students in Kerala design high-tech robotic cars

October 23, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Calicut, Oct 23(ANI): College students in Calicut, Kerala, displayed high-tech robotic cars designed by them at the annual techno management festival on Saturday.

Brit judge under fire for banning 'love' in courtroom

October 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM

London, Oct 23 (ANI): A judge in Yorkshire has come under fire after banning defendants from referring to female court staff as "love".

Manmohan Singh announces steps to expedite pending CBI cases

October 21, 2011 at 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Emphasising that delay in the trial of cases remains an area of serious public concern, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Friday said the committee under a retired Supreme Court Judge will be set up to review cases pending trial for more than 10 years.

Intelligence agencies have achieved significant success in terrorism battle: Chidambaram

September 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15(ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram today said that the Intelligence Bureau and the intelligence wings of state police forces must continue to do their silent and solid work.

Former Bihar police chief charged with possessing disproportionate assets

September 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Patna, Sep.7 (ANI): A former police chief of Bihar, Narayan Mishra, has been charged of possessing property beyond his known sources of income.

'Pervasive' US domestic surveillance post 9/11 destroying citizen's civil liberties

August 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM

Washington, Aug 30 (ANI): The domestic surveillance, that has been one of the major security measures adopted in America since the September 11 terrorist attacks, undermines the privacy and civil liberties of its citizens, it has emerged.

Fast Track Courts set-up to expeditiously dispose of long pending cases: Khurshid

August 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said that Fast Track Courts established under the Eleventh Finance Commission funding were set-up to expeditiously dispose of long pending cases in the Sessions Courts and long pending cases of under trial prisoners.

Lack of proper law, fear of retribution behind high rate of acquittals in terrorism cases in Pak

August 15, 2011 at 6:41 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (ANI): Pakistan prosecutors say that the lack of proper investigation is the "basic reason" for higher rate of acquittal in the terrorism related cases in the country.

Lack of proper law, probe leading to higher rate of acquittal in the terrorism cases in Pak

August 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (ANI): Pakistan prosecutors say that the lack of proper investigation is the "basic reason" for higher rate of acquittal in the terrorism related cases in the country.

1,734 fast track courts to be set up for quick disposal of cases

August 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said that the Eleventh Finance Commission recommended a scheme for creation of 1,734 Fast Track Courts (FTCs) in the country for disposal of long pending Sessions and other cases.

Govt. taking measures to facilitate expeditious disposal of cases in courts: Khurshid

August 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid has informed that the government has taken a number of measures in order to facilitate expeditious disposal of cases in courts.

Immigrant maids, supporters to rally outside Strauss-Kahn's New York digs

July 15, 2011 at 4:35 PM

New York, July 15 (ANI): African immigrant hotel maids and their supporters plan to come knocking at Dominique Strauss Kahn's 50,000-dollar-a-month digs at 6 p.m. tonight-and they're not offering the kind of room service he may be used to.

Immigrant maids, supporters to rally outside Strauss-Kahn's New York digs

July 15, 2011 at 4:35 PM

New York, July 15 (ANI): African immigrant hotel maids and their supporters plan to come knocking at Dominique Strauss Kahn's 50,000-dollar-a-month digs at 6 p.m. tonight-and they're not offering the kind of room service he may be used to.

Pak Govt. committed to safeguarding citizens' lives, property: Zardari

July 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Islamabad, July 11(ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said the government is committed to safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens at all costs.

Zardari orders revival of commissioner system in Karachi to curb bloodbath

July 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, July 9 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has ordered the Sindh Government to urgently revive the commissioner system in Karachi to curb the ongoing bloodbath in the city.

Film claiming Di was murdered banned in UK amidst cover-up allegations

July 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM

London, July 2 (ANI): A new film that claims that Princess Diana was murdered on the orders of the British Establishment has been banned from being released in the UK, prompting speculations of a possible cover-up.

Campaign mode approach to reduce pendency in courts: Moily

July 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM

Kolkata, July 1(ANI): A campaign mode approach is being launched from today till December 31 to reduce pendency in courts, Union Law and Justice Minister Dr. M. Veerappa Moily has said.