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Alleged AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel being extradited to India

Michel, a British national, is wanted in India in connection with the AgustaWestland VVIP choppers scam.

Gautam Gambhir announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Gambhir played in 58 Tests between 2004 and 2016, scoring 4154 runs at an average of 41.95. 

Cop who allegedly shot Sohrabuddin Sheikh says whole case is based on ‘conjecture’

Inspector Abdul Rehman alleges ‘assumptions’ have been made in the CBI probe, while cop accused of killing Tulsiram Prajapati pleads self-defence.

Mob set police post on fire, screaming ‘maaro, maaro’ – Bulandshahr cop’s witness account

Sub-inspector Subhash Chandra, the witness, alleges that mob surrounded SHO Subodh Kumar Singh, snatched his pistol and took away his phones. 

Former Punjab minister Bibi Jagir Kaur acquitted in daughter’s death case

Harpreet's pregnancy was terminated against her will in March 2000 after she was sedated and confined to a house.

Bibi Jagir Kaur, acquitted in daughter’s death case, a Badal loyalist who became SGPC head

Through the 18 years of her trial in the case, Bibi Jagir Kaur never lost the support of Badals and Akali Dal.

India to grant business visa extension for up to 15 years, other provisions in regular visas

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba said that a friendly visa regime is a part of fostering “ease of doing business”.

India’s first & only elephant hospital is ‘illegal’, says Central Zoo Authority

Central Zoo Authority says elephant hospital run by NGO never took permission. NGO claims it doesn’t need CZA permission.

SIT framing us for Gauri Lankesh’s murder: Sanatan Sanstha refutes charges

The SIT named an organised crime syndicate, allegedly inspired by a Sanatan Sanstha book, in its additional charge sheet filed before a court here recently.

Even cops not safe in UP: NHRC pulls up govt, police over Bulandshahr violence

NHRC issues notices to UP chief secretary and state DGP, asking for a detailed report within four weeks. New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission...

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.