US rules out new probe in Bhopal gas leak tragedyWASHINGTON - The United States has ruled out reopening any new inquiry against Union Carbide after an Indian court’s verdict in the 1984 Bhopal gas leak that killed over 3,000 people, hoping it would bring closure to the probe into the tragedy. California judge in Dole-banana workers case says she and others have been threatened
LA judge in banana workers case cites threats Justice Rao takes charge as chairperson of National Commission for Backward ClassesNEW DELHI - Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice (Retd.) Makani Narayan Rao on Monday took charge as chairperson of National Commission for Backward Classes. Fewer immigrants arrive in Italy in 2009Rome, June 7 (IANS/AKI) The number of immigrants arriving in Italy fell in 2009 even though the total population rose to above 60 million people, the official statistics agency Istat said. Repeal special powers of armed forces, PDP asks PMSRINAGAR - The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to repeal the special legal powers the armed forces have in Jammu and Kashmir to fight terrorism. Apex court issues notice to CBI in Rizwanur caseNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on whether the agency could re-investigate the “murder” of Rizwanur Rehman who died under mysterious circumstances in Kolkata after marrying a business tycoon’s daughter. Court orders status quo on Uttar Pradesh land acquisitionNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday ordered status quo on the proceedings for acquisition of land in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad district on which Sahara City Homes had planned to develop a township. Defamation suit filed against Varun GandhiNEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party leader and member of parliament Varun Gandhi has been dragged to court by V.M. Singh, his uncle and Congress candidate from Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit constituency in 2009 general elections, alleging defamation. Court gives bail to former deputy speaker of ManipurNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Monday extended bail granted to a former deputy speaker of the Manipur legislative assembly by one month in a case of alleged unlawful activities to allow him visit his riot-hit constituency. Pakistani court frees two French scribesISLAMABAD - A Pakistani court has ordered the release of two French journalists from custody about 10 days after they were held in northwest Pakistan, Xinhua reported Monday. SC made ‘mistake’ by asking to reopen Swiss graft cases against Zardari: Pak Govt.ISLAMABAD - In what can further complicate issues between the Pakistan government and the Supreme Court, the Gilani government, in its reply over a petition to review the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) verdict, has argued that the apex court had committed a ‘mistake’ by directing the concerned authorities to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari pending in Swiss courts. Health screening must for foreigners in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi, June 7 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi is bringing new measures under which foreigners will have to undergo a medical screening before entering the country. Tenzin Norzom is Miss TibetDHARAMSALA - Promising to remain committed to the Tibetan cause, 23-year-old Tenzin Norzom has won the Kingfisher Miss Tibet Pageant 2010 at McLeodganj near this Himachal Pradesh hill town, an event organiser said Monday. Blagojevich’s lawyers face crucial final decisions on jury before real drama begins |
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