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Stay Only on Aarey Carshed, No Other Maharashtra Infra Project Halted: CM Uddhav Thackeray
The carshed project was in the midst of protests from environmentalists and local citizens as it involved the felling of over 2,000 trees in Aarey Colony, a sprawling green belt.
Cultural Degeneration Cause of Rising Crimes Against Women: Ex-CJI Balakrishnan on Telangana Rape & Murder
Justice Balakrishnan said that the negative usage of the internet is also contributing to the rise in crimes against women.
Groom Belonging to OBC Community Attacked for Riding Horse During Marriage Procession
Eleven people have been arrested in connection with the incident which occurred in Bhadwasa village, 42 kms from the Agar Malwa district headquarter, on the night of December 1, an official said.
Burglars Break into Bank in UP Village, Return Empty-handed After Failing to Open Cash Box
The matter came to light after the staff members reached the bank on Tuesday morning, police said.
After SP, Yogi Adityanath Removes DM in Mainpuri Girl's Death Case
Mahendra Bahadur Singh has been appointed the new District Magistrate, Mainpuri. Meanwhile, the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the state government, has initiated its probe in the matter.
‘Sex Maniac’ Kills Couple in Sleep, Rapes Woman’s Corpse, Their 10-year-old Daughter; Arrested
The accused was arrested on Monday and police discovered that he had committed similar crimes in Haryana, Delhi and West Bengal.
'Accept Without Demur': Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan 'Sacked' by Muslim Parties from Ayodhya Case
One of the advocates on record associated with the Muslim side said Dhavan was hurt after the first review petition was filed without waiting for his approval.
Congress in Assam to Move SC if Centre Enacts Citizenship Bill, Says Tarun Gogoi
Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had indicated that the Bill has already cleared the Lok Sabha and will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha by December 10.
Polavaram Project Completion Expected by Dec 2021 but Depends on R&R Settlement: Centre
The proposed Polavaram Irrigation project aims to irrigate 2.91 lakh hectares, generate 960 MW of power, and fulfil water needs of industries and 540 villages in Andhra Pradesh.
Former Union Minister Arun Shourie Hospitalised after Fall in Pune, Receives Minor Head Injury
Arun Shourie, 78, fainted late Sunday night and was rushed to the private hospital, the doctor said. The former MP received a minor head injury after he fainted, he added.
Ratul Puri, CM Kamal Nath's Nephew, Granted Bail by Delhi HC in AgustaWestland Money Laundering Case
Special Judge Arvind Kumar granted bail to Puri on a personal bond of Rs 5 lakh and two sureties of like amount.
17-year-old Girl Tied With Chains, Repeatedly Raped by Father in Rajasthan
In a police complaint, the minor has accused her father of raping her after she saw him in a compromising position with another woman. The complaint was lodged by the maternal uncle of the girl after she managed to flee the house.
Rampur MP Azam Khan to Organise Cycle Yatra to Highlight 'Atrocities' Against SP Workers by BJP Govt
Azam Khan has accused the Yogi Adityanath government in UP of political vendetta in the 80-plus cases lodged against him.
Anna University and Madras University Postpone Semester Exams Ahead of Heavy Rain Forecast
Meanwhile, the state government and disaster relief teams are prepping themselves to counter the heavy rains on Monday. These focus on the need of better disaster preparedness programs.
Parliament LIVE: Corporate Tax to be Reduced as Lok Sabha Passes Taxation Law Amendment Bill 2019
Parliament LIVE: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad today said several laws had been made to check cases of sexual assault but it seemed like they were not enough as the Rajya Sabha condemned the rape and murder of a Telengana vet.
Cops Raid Businessman's Night Club in Connection with MP Honey-trap Case, Rescue 67 Women
The raids were carried out by police and Indore district officials on Saturday night at the residence, office, hotel, a restaurant and a beer bar of businessman Jitendra Soni.