Day: August 22, 2019

Nirav Modi faces suicide risk, politically biased trial in India, UK court told

Nirav Modi to appear via videolink for remand hearing in UK

2:38 pm August 22, 2019

London: Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, wanted in India in connection with the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case, is set to appear before a UK court for his customary 28-day remand hearing on Thursday. The 48-year-old is likely to be informed of the dates for his trial on […]

Ayodhya: SC commences hearing for 10th day

2:34 pm August 22, 2019

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case for the 10th day, with counsel for the one of the original litigants seeking enforcement of his rights to worship at the disputed site. A five-Judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi was hearing the title dispute. Senior advocate […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

PM Modi begins three-nation trip, says engagements will strengthen India’s relations with time-tested friends

2:27 pm August 22, 2019

New Delhi: Ahead of his visit to France, the UAE and Bahrain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the engagements will strengthen India’s relations with time-tested friends and help explore new areas of cooperation. Modi will visit the three countries from August 22 to 26. He will reach France on Thursday. In his departure […]

10 people convicted in murder of Dalit Christian Kevin

2:24 pm August 22, 2019

Kottayam (Ker): Ten people were on Thursday convicted by a court here in the sensational murder of 23-year-old Dalit Christian Kevin P Joseph in 2018. The Principal Sessions Court observed that the murder of Kevin, involving his wife’s relatives, was a case of honour killing. Those convicted included the brother-in-law of Kevin.The court acquitted four […]

Why media not asking questions to UP govt: Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray reaches ED office with family in tow

2:20 pm August 22, 2019

Mumbai: MNS chief Raj Thackeray, summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case, on Thursday reached the agency’s office in south Mumbai with his family members in tow. The MNS leader reached the ED office around 11.30 am, accompanied by wife Sharmila, son Amit and daughter in law Mitali. After Raj entered […]