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SC says victims, their heirs can file appeal against acquittal of accused

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that victims of crime, including their legal heirs, can file an appeal against acquittal of the accused. A bench of Justice... Read More


Gangotri Glacier study by IIT Indore reveals climate-driven shift in River Ganga's water flow

Lucknow, Aug. 25 -- A new scientific study has revealed that climate change is altering the water composition flowing from the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), the source of the River Ganga in the centr... Read More


Punjab: ISI-backed terror module busted

Chandigarh, Aug. 25 -- The Punjab Police on Monday unearthed a Pakistan-ISI backed terror module with the arrest of one person and recovery of four hand grenades, one RDX-based IED and communication e... Read More


Mamata directs probe into OBC certificate 'errors'

Kolkata, Aug. 25 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed displeasure over alleged errors in the list of beneficiaries receiving OBC certificates during a meeting of the Tribes Advisory C... Read More


Torrential rains cause widespread damage in Himachal; 795 roads closed

Shimla, Aug. 25 -- Heavy to very heavy downpour in the 24 hours till Monday evening led to widespread destruction in Himachal Pradesh with houses being damaged at several places and around 795 roads, ... Read More


Pol parties, fishermen object to hydrocarbon projects in TN

Chennai, Aug. 25 -- Political parties and fishermen from the coastal districts of Ramanathapuram and Kanyakumari have staunchly opposed the hydrocarbon exploration project in Ramanathapuram district a... Read More


Lover allegedly kills woman by stuffing 'chemical powder' into her mouth

Mysuru, Aug. 25 -- In a horrific crime, a 20-year-old married woman was allegedly killed by a man, who was in a relationship with her, by stuffing some "chemical powder" into her mouth after a heated ... Read More


'Results of development works must be visible, won't tolerate negligence'

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday warned that "negligence" will not be tolerated in projects funded by the Chief Minister's Development Fund (CMDF) and the MLA Local Are... Read More


Need to work with principle of 'nation first, party second': CM

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The two-day All India Speakers' Conference concluded at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday with leaders across the political spectrum underscoring accountability, impartial... Read More


Ggm: Techie, friend held for drunk driving, abusing police

GURUGRAM, Aug. 25 -- A 24-year-old software engineer and his 25-year-old designer friend were arrested in Gurugram for alleged drunk driving and misbehaviour with police, officials said on Monday. Th... Read More