Judge considers bail for 4 accused of plotting to blow up NY synagogues, down military planes

Judge weighs bail for 4 accused in NY temple plot

Kentucky con man receives 2 life sentences for killing Wisconsin couple in 1980

Ky. con man gets 2 life sentences for 1977 deaths

AIADMK leaders call on President Patil to urge for Tamil to be the court’s language

NEW DELHI/ CHENNAI - A group of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs called on President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil here on Monday to urge for their demand to make Tamil as the official language of the Madras High court.

Protect couple marrying against parents’ wish, court to police

NEW DELHI - Asking police to take immediate action on any complaint from them, Delhi High Court Monday came to the aid of a couple who got married against the wishes of their respective families and were getting threats from them.

Petition seeks action against Nitish on flood funds

PATNA - A criminal case should be filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for returning Rs.5 crore flood relief funds to Gujarat, a petitioner said while moving the Patna High Court Monday.

Maharashtra to levy tax on IPL, T-20, ODIs

MUMBAI - Finally ending the political controversy over losses suffered on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, the Maharashtra government has decided to tax the lucrative cricket tournament, according to an affidavit filed before the Bombay High Court here Monday.

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, States on honour killings

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan on the honour killing issue.

Jundullah chief Abdolmalek Rigi hanged in Iran

TEHRAN - Banned Iranian terror group Jundullah’s chief Abdolmalek Rigi, who was convicted of various charges by the country’s apex court of law, has been hanged.