Medha Patkar proposes cap on property owned by the rich

Social activist Medha Patkar today demanded capping the properties owned by the rich while accusing the state governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat of discriminating in land acquisition for developmental projects.

Guj govt, SIT destroyed evidence related to Godhra riots: Bhatt

Against the backdrop of the Supreme Court-appointed SIT reportedly giving a clean chit to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi, suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt today accused the state...

Youth killing: Inquiry ordered; army apologises to family

A magisterial inquiry was today ordered by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah into the ''accidental'' killing of a youth in Baramulla district by the army even as head of Srinagar-based 15 Corps apologised to the family of the deceased.

Two people arrested in Falak case

Rajkumar, the man alleged to have handed over two-year-old baby Falak to his teen girlfriend, has been arrested, police said Saturday.

Amendments to Lokpal bill being considered, says Narayanasamy

The government is committed to a strong Lokpal bill and is looking at amendments suggested by its allies as well as the opposition parties on the legislation, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office V. Narayanasamy said Saturday.

Mamata blames centre for delay on Gorkha autonomy

With the pro-Gorkhaland Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) leadership threatening to revive movement for a separate state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday chose to blame the central government for the delay in implementation of the...

DNA profiling facility at AFMC to help identify lost soldiers

In order to conclusively establish identity of Indian soldiers killed in the line of duty, a Rs 2.5 crore DNA profiling centre is all set to become functional this month at the city based Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC).

Bihar stupa could contain Buddha relics

The Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) is set to begin excavation of a newly-found ancient stupa that was badly damaged and has been lying neglected for centuries in Bihar's Begusarai district, an official said Saturday.

In UP's rice bowl, a jailed mafia is pitted against former cop

In Uttar Pradesh's rice bowl, it is an encounter of a different kind.

Peerzada says Sonia rejected his resignation

In a dramatic turn of events, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed who resigned Friday following his indictment after his son was found having cheated during the 2009 Class 10 examinations, Saturday claimed that his...

'Would ensure rights of Pasmanda Muslims even if EC hangs me'

Sticking to his stand on minorities, Congress leader Salman Khurshid has said he would ensure the rights of Pasmanda Muslim community even if the Election Commission ''hangs'' him.

Falak back on ventilator after having breathing problems, say doctors

After battling for survival for over three weeks at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, two-year old baby Falak, who was taken off the ventilator, was again put back on it after she started having breathing problems Friday...