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A 6-year probe & a multinational hunt: How Christian Michel James was brought to India

Said to be a key accused in the Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestland scam, Christian Michel James arrived in India Tuesday night.

The dreaded, dead law under which three IAS officers have been convicted in coal scam

Government servants have lashed out at the conviction of IAS officer H.C. Gupta and two others under Section 13(1)(d)(iii) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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.

On Camera

Sahastra Tal rescue operation was fastest in the state. And that isn’t enough

CM Dhami ordered an inquiry that led to the first-ever FIR against a local adventure tour operator. This reveals the problems with Uttarakhand’s adventure tourism management.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.