US Congress backs final changes to landmark health billWASHINGTON - The US Congress Thursday approved one last round of changes to the landmark health reform bill already signed into law by President Barack Obama, ending a divisive year-long domestic debate that has taken a violent turn this week. Calif. top court bars Hare Krishnas from soliciting funds at Los Angeles International Airport
Court: Hare Krishnas barred from LAX solicitation Can’t direct probe against politicians: Supreme CourtNEW DELHI - Refusing to order an investigation against Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling in an alleged disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court Thursday said it cannot direct probe against politicians facing corruption charges. Manipur gets its first gay married coupleIMPHAL - In the first same-sex marriage in Manipur, a 25-year-old ‘groom’ married his companion of six years, a 28-year-old man, at a private function here Thursday. Business, personal woes continue for Idaho missionary detained in Haiti over orphanage plan
Jailed US missionary faces business, personal woes Delhi Police ordered to apologise, compensate rape accusedNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Thursday directed the Delhi Police to apologise, in writing, to an alleged rape accused and his family members for falsely implicating them. The court also ordered them to pay compensation for the ongoing harassment for the past 15 years. NGO moves human rights commission against Preity ZintaMOHALI - After failing to hand over a court summons to Punjab’s Kings XI chairperson Preity Zinta and co-owner Ness Wadia over their Indian Premier League (IPL) advertisements, representatives of a local NGO here Thursday approached the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC). Suspended top official moves courtNEW DELHI - Suspended chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Thursday approached Delhi High Court challenging his suspension after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) slapped a case of corruption on him. New emigration law to safeguard interests of Indians abroadCHANDIGARH - The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is drafting a new emigration legislation to safeguard the interests of Indians settled abroad, union Minister of State for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs V.Narayanasamy Thursday said. New Orissa High Court chief justice sworn inBHUBANESWAR - Justice V.Gopala Gowda, a senior judge of the Karnataka High Court, was Thursday sworn in the chief justice of the Orissa High Court. Supreme Court okays four percent quota for Muslims in AndhraNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Thursday gave its nod to the four percent quota for Muslims in jobs and educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh. Food security bill distressing, NGO tells PMNEW DELHI - In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Right to Food campaign Thursday termed as “distressing” the reduction proposed in the food grain entitlement in the National Food Security Act draft bill. Supreme Court rejects Sahabuddin’s pleaNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the plea filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Mohammed Sahabuddin challenging the Bihar Government’s decision to conduct his trial in Siwan Jail with regard to the various criminal cases registered against him. US panel considering where to consolidate Toyota lawsuits claiming plummeting vehicle values
US panel to consider locale of Toyota lawsuits Patient’s bowel was “poking out” after surgery by “Dr. Death”, Brisbane SC toldBRISBANE - The Brisbane Supreme Court has been told that one of the surgeries performed by former Indian-origin surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel aka “Dr. Death” had left a patient with his bowel “poking through” his wound. Judge dismissed 1 criminal sexual conduct case against ex-Detroit Lion Tommie Boyd
Judge dismisses 1 case against ex-Lion Tommie Boyd Bangladesh mourns martyrs, to begin trial of `war criminals’DHAKA - Bangladesh observes its 40th Independence Day Thursday, when it also sets in motion the trial of the “war criminals”, the Islamist militia who killed unarmed civilians during the freedom movement. |
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