NIA court convicts Yasin Malik in terror funding case

New Delhi (IANS) The NIA court here on Thursday convicted Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror funding case in which he has previously pleaded guilty.

Now, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) authorities will have to assess…

SC to hear challenge to Gyanvapi mosque survey on Friday, asks Varanasi court to desist from hearing today

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Varanasi civil court to desist from hearing the Gyanvapi mosque survey case after the lawyer representing the Hindu plaintiffs sought an adjournment for a day.

Advocate Vishnu Shankar…

India assures countries 'most in need'; it will provide food aid despite export controls

United Nations (IANS) India's Minister of State for External Affairs, V. Muraleedharan has given an assurance that despite restrictions on exports, India will provide food to countries that "are most in need" because of the Ukraine conflict.

India retains top spot as fastest-growing major economy: UN report

United Nations (IANS) With economic growth forecast at 6.4 per cent for this fiscal year, India will be the fastest-growing major economy, according to the UN.

"We expect Indian recovery to remain strong in the near term in the next year, and…

'More Central security forces in Kashmir Valley soon'

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has decided to deploy additional security forces in the Kashmir Valley in wake of the recent killing of minorities in the Union Territory, security sources said here.

According to the sources, around 15,000 additional…

US Tibet envoy in Dharamsala to meet Dalai Lama, Tibetan leaders

Dharamsala (IANS) Officials of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) headquartered in this northern hill town, where the elderly Buddhist monk Dalai Lama resides, on Wednesday accorded a rousing welcome to the maiden arrival of US Special Coordinator…

SC grants bail to Indrani Mukerjea in her daughter Sheena Bora murder case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to Indrani Mukerjea accused in her daughter's, Sheena Bora, murder case.

A bench headed by Justice Nageswara Rao noted that she has been in jail for over six years and the trial…

SC orders release of Perarivalan, life convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of A.G. Perarivalan, a life term convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

A bench headed by Justice L. Nageswara Rao invoked the power under Article 142 to release Perarivalan.

Bribe for visa case: Karti's close aide arrested by CBI

New Delhi (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested S.Bhaskararaman, a close associate of Karti Chidambaram in connection with a case lodged against him and others for helping Chinese nationals get visas by flouting the…

Report on videography of Gyanvapi mosque to be delayed

Varanasi (IANS) The commission tasked with the videography survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi has said that its report is not ready and it will seek additional time from the local court to submit its report.

The court had earlier…