Tax evasion of Rs 300 cr found in Kanpur raids

Kanpur (IANS) Income tax officials have unearthed tax evasion to the tune of Rs 300 crore after raids at a local jewellery firm and a city-based realtor in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, said sources on Wednesday.

The raids also detected bogus…

Calcutta HC orders parallel CBI probe on charges of Pakistani nationals being employed in armed force

Kolkata (IANS)  The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed a preliminary and parallel probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged recruitment of two Pakistani nationals in the armed forces.

A single-judge bench of Justice…

Wrestlers' case: Delhi court to pass order on cognisance of charge sheet against WFI chief on July 1

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday adjourned, to July 1, its decision on whether to take cognisance of the charge sheet filed against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case.

Additional…

Arms, explosives seized from Manipur-bound vehicle in Nagaland

Kohima/Imphal (IANS) The security forces intercepted a vehicle in Kohima, which was headed to violence-hit Manipur, and recovered huge arms, ammunition, explosives and other war-like stores on Tuesday, defence sources said.

The sources said…

Pak-based Khalistani terrorists used Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters for attacks on govt establishments: NIA charge sheet

New Delhi (IANS) The NIA has claimed in its charge sheet that Pakistan-based terrorists were using the shooters of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to carry out attacks on Indian government establishments, especially in Punjab.

The charge sheet states…

Lawrence Bishnoi sought 'Mahagathbandhan' with gangs: NIA charge sheet

New Delhi (IANS) The NIA has mentioned in its charge sheet that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi had proposed an idea of forming alliances with other gangs, a 'Mahagathbandhan' to confront rivals and expand terror network.

The NIA states that…

BSF refutes Mamata's allegations on intimidating voters in border areas

Kolkata (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a statement refuting the allegation made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on intimidating the voters in bordering villages.

Addressing a public rally at Cooch Behar as part…

Slain gangster Atiq Ahmed’s sister moves SC seeking inquiry into killing of her family members

New Delhi (IANS) Aisha Noori, sister of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed, who were shot dead while being in police custody in Uttar Pradesh, has moved the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive probe by a commission headed…

Manipur tribal body rejects any dialogue with CM Biren Singh

Imphal (IANS) In a major setback to the peace efforts of the governments, an influential tribal organisation -- Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), which has been demanding imposition of President’s rule in Manipur, on Monday rejected any offer…

Mamata 'cautions' BSF of FIRs in case of firing at the border

Kolkata (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday, without naming the Border Security Force (BSF), warned that FIRs will be registered against those resorting to firing at villages located near the India-Bangladesh border districts…