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…

AJSU to increase pressure on state government over domicile policy, to start special campaign from 23rd Sep

Ranchi: Central President of AJSU and former Deputy Chief Minister of the state Sudesh Kumar Mahto has raised questions on the intentions of the state government regarding the local policy. Addressing a press conference in the party office he said…

Lalu Yadav approaches court for release of passport

Ranchi: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has approached the CBI court urging to release his passport which will enable him to travel abroad for his treatment. He has filed a petition through his advocate Anant Kumar Vij for the release of his passport.

RIMS medical board says no to abortion of 28 week pregnant blind rape victim, HC to take call on Wednesday

Ranchi: A blind girl who became pregnant due to rape by an unknown rapist cannot have an abortion said a report submitted before the High Court by the RIMS Medical Board. The report which is based on the recommendation of a five-member medical board…

CM launches Sports Policy; announces minimum support of Rs 50,000 for players

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday launched the new sports policy of the state which is aimed at making Jharkhand among the leading states in the country in the sports field.

Addressing a function after launching the Jharkhand…

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,…