CID begins probe into Kishenji's death
West Bengal Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Saturday began a probe into the allegations that senior Maoist leader Mallojula Koteshwar Rao alias Kishenji was killed by the security forces in a staged shootout, a top official said.
Hindi litterateur Kumar Vimal dead
Eminent Hindi litterateur Kumar Vimal died after a protracted illness at a private hospital here, on Saturday.
Court orders FIR against Bedi, rejects her CWG probe plea too
It seems that former IPS officer and a key member of Team Anna, Kiran Bedi, has landed into double trouble; where a Delhi court, on Saturday, ordered lodging of an FIR against her for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for her NGOs, the court also rejected her complaint seeking further probe into Commonwealth Games-related graft cases.
Kishenji's home town observes shut-down
Peddapalli town in Andhra Pradesh's Karimnagar district observed a shut-down on Saturday to protest the killing of top Maoist leader Kishenji by the police in West Bengal.
Kasab unaware of 26/11 third anniversary
It was a routine day in prison for 26/11 convict Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, who appeared unaware about the havoc created by him and nine other Pakistani terrorists in the city, three years ago.
Govt has failed to counter terrorism: BJP
Taking on the government on the third anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, BJP on Saturday said it has failed to take effective steps to counter terrorism and emphasised on the need for putting international pressure on Pakistan to hand over those involved in the case.
Andhra minister, TDP MLA clash in public
A cabinet minister in Andhra Pradesh and a legislator of the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) exchanged blows in full public view in West Godavari district on Saturday.
India, Nepal to sign double taxation avoidance treaty
India and Nepal will sign the key Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) during the day-long visit of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee here, in Kathmandu on Saturday, a move which will help create better investment climate for Indian businesses.
Agnivesh demands judicial probe into Kishenji killing
Social worker Swami Agnivesh on Saturday demanded judicial probe into the killing of top Maoist leader Kishenji in a gun battle in West Bengal jungle
Digvijay takes on Hazare for provoking violence
Taking a dig at Anna Hazare, Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh accused him of provoking violence in an apparent reference to his reaction over the attack on Union Minister Sharad Pawar.
Rahul blames non-Congress parties for UP's backwardness
Blaming parties which had ruled Uttar Pradesh in the last 20 years for its backwardness, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the picture of the state would change in next five years if Congress comes to power.
Mayawati slams govt move to allow FDI in retail
Slamming the Centre's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail, UP Chief Minister Mayawati, on Saturday, alleged that the decision was taken to benefit companies of foreign friends of Rahul Gandhi and said that her government would not allow it in the state.
Madras HC sets target to clear pending cases
As the inauguration of Sesqui-centennial, celebrations of Madras high court, started in Chennai on Saturday, the Chief Justice of Madras HC, Justice M Y Iqbal, set-up two specific targets for the courts to reduce the pendency of the cases.
26/11: India remembers bravehearts
Rich tributes were on Saturday paid to the 26/11 martyrs on the third anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks by Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and a host of other leaders.
Slain Maoist Kishenji's body identified by niece
Slain Maoist leader Kishenji's body was identified by his niece Deepa Rao at Midnapore Medical College and Hospital morgue here this morning as preparations were on for the post-mortem in the presence of forensic experts, police said.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
