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CBI Director Asked To Go On Leave, Moves SC
In a post-midnight drama, the Centre on Wednesday virtually sacked CBI Director Alok Verma in the midst of the war at the agency's top, a decision that came under all-round fire from the opposition who termed it "the last nail in the independence" of the organisation. Verma moved the Supreme Court, which will hear his plea on Friday.....
Why Shouldn't Muzaffarpur Case Accused Be Transferred To Jail Outside Bihar: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case, was obstructing the probe and asked why he should not be shifted to a jail outside Bihar. ....
Khashoggi's Son Leaves Saudi Arabia With Family: HRW
The son of the Saudi Arabian journalist who was allegedly murdered in the Middle Eastern kingdom's consulate in Istanbul at the start of the month has left the country along with his family, Human Rights Watch told Efe on Thursday.....
Pooja Takes Bronze At Wrestling Worlds
Pooja Dhanda joined the elite Indian company of women grapplers to take the bronze medal at the Worls Championships here on Thursday.....
Ex-SC Judge To Supervise CVC Probe Against Alok Verma
The Supreme Court on Friday appointed one of its former judges, Justice A.K. Patnaik, to supervise the inquiry into the allegations against CBI Director Alok Verma while giving two weeks time to the CVC to complete the probe.....
CISF Officer Killed In J&K Attack
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer has been killed in a militant attack on Srinagar's outskirts, police said on Saturday.....
19 Years On, Tariq Anwar Returns To Congress Fold
Days after quitting the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Tariq Anwar on Saturday returned to the Congress here in the presence of party President Rahul Gandhi - almost two decades after he had walked out.....
Sabarimala Verdict Supporter's Ashram Attacked In Kerala
An ashram run by a supporter of the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict came under attack early on Saturday here, Kerala Police said, and announced a probe by a special team.....
Khaleda Zia Gets 7-year Jail In Graft Case
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia was on Monday sentenced to seven-year jail in a corruption case.....
India, Japan To Start 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
India and Japan will start a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue involving their respective foreign and defence ministers to work for peace and stability in the world, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Narendra Modi said on Monday.....
