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Meat Producers Mull Legal Options Against Ban on Mechanised Slaughterhouses
He said that Uttar Pradesh accounts for nearly 50 per cent of Indias total meat exports and such a decision would affect the livelihood 25 lakh people directly or indirectly.
Kerala Govt Seeks Early Release of Mohammed Nisham, Other TP Murder Case Convicts
The Kerala prisons department has recommended remission of sentences of businessmen Mohammed Nisham, the convict in the Hummer murder case, and 11 convicts in the T P chandrashekaran Murder case.
'Who is a Romeo?' Uttar Pradesh Cops Left Asking
Yogi promised it and his cops are now straining at the leash to implement it. The Uttar Pradesh Police have set up anti-Romeo squads in 11 districts apart from ‘hotspots’ like Meerut, Bulandshahr and Moradabad.
Why no Category for Those who Couldn't Exchange Notes by Dec 30: SC Asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre why it chose not to create a separate category for those who couldn't deposit demonetised notes by December 30, 2016 unlike the NRIs and people who were abroad.
VHP to Start New Ayodhya Temple Movement 'Ram Mahotsav'
The VHP has said it will launch a movement called ‘Ram Mahotsav’ from March 26 to April 16.
Ayodhya Dispute: Parties Reject CJI's Offer to Mediate
In a judicial first of the country, Chief Justice of India J S Khehar has offered to mediate out of court and settle the Ram Janmabhoomi - Babri Masjid dispute which has been dragging on for almost 24 years.
ED Arrests Mining Baron Sekar Reddy, Sent to Judicial Custody Till 28 March
The Enforcement Directorate arrested businessman Sekar Reddy in a case related to the discovery of over Rs 170 crore by the I-T Department post demonetisation.
EC Favours Barring Convicts From Contesting Polls for Lifetime
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday told the Supreme Court that it was in favour of barring convicted persons from contesting polls for life and stopping their entry into judiciary and the executive.
US Tells India no Significant Change in H1B Visa Regime
The United States has conveyed to India that there is no significant change in the H1B visa regime, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.
Wife Kills Husband in Mohali, Hides Body in BMW Car
A 40-year-old man was killed allegedly by his wife and her brother in Mohali near the city, with the murder coming to light while they were trying to dispose of the body stuffed in a suitcase.
Coal Controller to Introduce 'Hallmarking' to Ensure Quality of Coal
The Coal Controller's Organisation, an outfit of Ministry of Coal, will be introducing a concept of "hallmarking the grade of coal of each siding" to ensure the quality of coal, an official said.
Indian Envoy Meets Chinese Soldier Wang Qi Who Was Stuck in India
India's ambassador to China Vijay Gokhale has met Wang Qi, the Chinese soldier who was stuck in India for over five decades after he had crossed the border during the 1962 war.
Enemy Property Bill: 'Vilifying Son For Sins of Father'
The immediate result of the partition of India in 1947 was the death of a million people and mass migration of more than 15 million people. But Partition did not finish there. Families such as mine suffered internal partitions. My grandfather was a member...
Delhi Businessman Crushed to Death After Brawl Over Parking
Following a brawl over parking, a 39-year-old businessman was crushed under the wheels of a car by two unidentified persons in west Delhi, police said on Thursday.
Ajmer Blast Case: Quantum of Punishment Likely on March 18
The defence counsel also said the court should consider one section for conspiracy instead of two sections for deciding the quantum of sentence.
Nizamuddin Dargah's Head Priest Goes Missing in Pakistan
Head priest of New Delhi’s Sufi shrine Nizamuddin Dargah Asif Ali Nizami has gone missing in Pakistan. The 80-year old was last seen in Lahore airport on Wednesday and has been untraceable since.