Tag: law
JD-U Suspends MLA For Irregularities In Varsity Staffing
Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United on Thursday suspended its legislator Mewalal Choudhary for alleged "gross irregularities" in the appointment of staff when he was the Vice Chancellor of the Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) in Bhagalpur district.....
Female Senator Arrested For Drug Trading In Philippines
A female lawmaker was on Friday arrested by Philippine police for being involved in drug trading. ....
Pakistan Blast That Killed 10 Probably A Gas Leak: Minister
The blast that killed 10 persons at a shopping centre in Lahore on Thursday was most probably an accident caused by a "gas leak" and not a bomb, as initially believed, Pakistan officials said on Friday.....
Children Not Taking Care Of Parents' Maintenance: Tripura Minister
The number of cases being filed by parents against their earning children for not taking care of their maintenance are increasing in Tripura, a minister said on Monday.....
Sangli Female Foeticide: Maharashtra Government Launches Probe
Maharashtra Women & Child Welfare Minister Pankaja Munde on Monday announced a probe into the shocking case of discovery of 19 female foetuses near a private hospital compound in the state's Sangli district.....
LG Assures 'strict Immediate Action' Over Violence
Delhi's Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday promised "strict immediate action" over the violence in Delhi University where ABVP members were accused of attacking students and teachers.....
Afghan Lawmaker Injured In Shooting
An Afghan lawmaker was injured on Saturday after unidentified gunmen opened fire at his vehicle in Kandahar city, police said.....
Maradona In Talks As Football Advisor To China
Argentine football great Diego Maradona could accept a position as a national football advisor in China, according to the World Cup winner's lawyer Matias Morla. ....
Russia May Ban 'Beauty And The Beast' Over Gay Character
The Russian government is coming under pressure to ban Disneys live-action movie "Beauty and the Beast" for allegedly contravening a 2013 law that prohibits "gay propaganda" aimed at children.....
154 Toxic Tanneries To Be Closed In Dhaka
A Bangladesh High Court on Monday ordered 154 toxic tanneries to shut down. ....
