Refusal to fetch cigarette for stranger costs software engineer his life in Bengaluru; accused arrested

IANS | May 17, 2025 11:56 AM

Bengaluru, May 17 (IANS) A shocking incident came to light in Bengaluru on Saturday, where a software professional was killed following a petty quarrel over fetching a cigarette for another man. The stranger, who asked the software professional to fetch a cigarette for him, allegedly rammed his car into the man's motorcycle from behind and has now been arrested by the police.

Man who blinded Rushdie in one eye sentenced to 25 years

IANS | May 17, 2025 2:07 AM

New York, May 17 (IANS) The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie, blinding him in one eye, was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison, the local prosecutor said.

Turkish aviation firm challenges security clearance revocation in Delhi High Court

IANS | May 16, 2025 10:04 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Turkish aviation firm Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (CASIPL) has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to overturn the Central government's decision to revoke its security clearance, calling the move arbitrary and based on "vague" national security concerns.

Nirav Modi refused bail fourth time by UK HC due to quantum of scam: ED

IANS | May 16, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a blow to Nirav Modi, the UK High Court has refused the fourth bail application of the alleged mastermind of $1 billion fraud against Punjab National Bank, due to the scale of the offence , the Enforcement Directorate said on Friday.

SC asks Bengal govt to pay 25 pc DA to state govt employees

IANS | May 16, 2025 3:31 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In an interim relief to lakhs of state government employees, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the West Bengal government to pay them dearness allowance (DA) at the rate of 25 per cent.

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

IANS | May 16, 2025 2:33 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai but to ISKCON Society Bangalore, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act.

Punjab Police busts ISI-controlled narco smuggling module; 85 kg heroin seized

IANS | May 16, 2025 2:33 PM

Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS) In the biggest drug seizure of this year, Punjab Police busted a cross-border ISI-controlled and narco-smuggling module operated by UK-based drug handler Lalli, police said on Friday.

Cash-for-job case: Intervention of Calcutta HC sought on use of force against teachers; police file counter case

IANS | May 16, 2025 12:41 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) An advocate of Calcutta High Court on Friday sought suo motu intervention of the same court in the matter of “unprovoked” and “ruthless” cane-charge by police on protesting teachers at the West Bengal education department headquarters.

Supreme Court to hear Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah's plea today against HC order for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi

IANS | May 16, 2025 7:58 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear the plea of Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah on Friday, challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against him.

UK High Court rejects fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s bail plea

IANS | May 15, 2025 11:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, in London rejected bail plea of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi who already had made several such futile attempts.

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Refusal to fetch cigarette for stranger costs software engineer his life in Bengaluru; accused arrested

Man who blinded Rushdie in one eye sentenced to 25 years

Turkish aviation firm challenges security clearance revocation in Delhi High Court

Nirav Modi refused bail fourth time by UK HC due to quantum of scam: ED

SC asks Bengal govt to pay 25 pc DA to state govt employees

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

Punjab Police busts ISI-controlled narco smuggling module; 85 kg heroin seized

Cash-for-job case: Intervention of Calcutta HC sought on use of force against teachers; police file counter case

Supreme Court to hear Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah's plea today against HC order for remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi

UK High Court rejects fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s bail plea

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