British troops ran secret torture cell in Iraq: Report

LONDON - Britain’s military intelligence carried out a secret operation in Iraq under which its troops were authorised to torture prisoners, a media report said Sunday.

Pharma majors locked in legal battle over trademark

AHMEDABAD - A legal battle is afoot among the pharma majors and local companies of Gujarat over ownership of a trademark.

Court accepts NDTV plea against child rights panel

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court has said that the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has no power to stay the telecast of a TV reality show without completing an inquiry.

US House expects showdown over vote on health legislation

WASHINGTON - Democrats in the US House of Representatives were preparing for a showdown over a critical vote Sunday on a sweeping overhaul of the health care system.

FIR against Obama over drone attacks sought by Pak human rights group

LAHORE - A petition has been moved in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking the registration of a first information report (FIR) against US President Barack Obama and other top American officials holding them responsible for the death of hundreds of innocent civilians during drone strikes in the country.

Bank told to pay Rs.11 lakh for negligence

NEW DELHI - The Delhi consumer commission has asked the State Bank of India (SBI) to pay Rs.11 lakh for ignoring a request from an Italian company not to honour cheques from a lost cheque book.