CBI raids in Mumbai, Gujarat in Rs 428 crore Canara Bank fraud

Mumbai (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided several locations in Mumbai and Gujarat's Kutch in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 428.50 crore in the Canara Bank, an official said on Thursday.

Following a complaint…

'Show courtesy', 'listen patiently' part of DoPT guidelines for dealings between civil servant and MPs

New Delhi (IANS) 'Show courtesy and consideration, listen patiently, be meticulously correct and courteous, rise to receive and see off' -- these are some of the common guidelines issued for civil servants while dealing with Members of Parliament…

8 Congress MLAs in Goa to switch to BJP

Panaji (IANS) A Congress leader in Goa on Wednesday confirmed that eight party MLAs have passed a resolution to switch to the state's ruling BJP.

Confirming the development to IANS, party MLA and Deputy Leader of the Congress Legislative…

Absence of specific law on hate speech, using IPC, RP Act & MCC to control it: EC to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Supreme Court that hate speech has not been defined under any existing law in India and in absence of specific law on 'hate speech' and 'rumour mongering' during…

Six labourers killed as lift collapses in under-construction building in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (IANS) At least six labourers were killed and one seriously injured after the lift of an under-construction building collapsed here on Wednesday.

The lift crashed from the seventh floor. The under-construction highrise building, named…

'Hijab is farz, courts not equipped to determine its essentiality', petitioners to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The petitioners on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that according to the religious text, wearing of hijab was 'farz' (duty) and the courts were not equipped to determine its essentiality.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan,…

Kolkata cash recovery: Mobile gaming scam accused operated through multiple bank accounts

Kolkata (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who recovered Rs 17.32 crore in cash from the residence of a city-based businessman in connection with a mobile gaming financial embezzlement case, finally got a vital clue on how the prime accused…

DMK leader A. Raja speaks against Hindu religion, BJP responds

Chennai (IANS) DMK leader and former Union Minister, A. Raja spoke against the Hindu religion while addressing a public gathering, triggering a strong response from the BJP.

While addressing the gathering organised by the Dravidar Kazhagam,…

Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court rules in favour of Hindu petitioners

Varanasi (IANS) The Varanasi court on Monday said that the Hindu petition for worship in Shringar Gauri was maintainable and the five Hindu women's plea seeking right to worship in the Gyanvapi complex will be heard.

District judge A.K.…

Rahul begins 19-day Kerala leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who has embarked on a the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir from September 8 has commenced his 19-day Kerala leg from Parassala bordering Tamil Nadu.

The Congress scion reached…