New law on smokers flying to Hong Kong Countrywide Financial agrees to pay $600 million to settle shareholders’ class-action lawsuits
Countrywide agrees to pay $600M to settle lawsuits New filings allege Toyota was informed of 6 sudden acceleration instances as early as 2003
Docs: Toyota had acceleration issues since 2003 Rights groups halt plan to kill diseased dogs in ArgentinaBuenos Aires, Aug 3 (IANS/EFE) Argentine officials have dropped their plans to kill over 1,000 diseased dogs in southern Neuquen city after animal rights groups protested the move. Police: Suspect in Pa. lawyer’s killing at range says he stole guns to help overthrow US gov’t
Police: Pa. suspect wanted guns to overthrow gov’t Five more family courts to come up in DelhiNEW DELHI - In a bid to ensure speedy disposal of justice, the Delhi cabinet Monday gave its nod for creating 99 posts in the Saket district court and decided that five more family courts will be set up in the capital. Notice to government, Delhi Police on ban on protestsNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Monday sought the response of the central government and the Delhi Police on a petition challenging a ban on holding protests in the central and New Delhi districts. Apex court to decide if act covers Hindu marriage abroadNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the estranged wife of a petitioner who has sought the court’s ruling on whether the Hindu Marriage Act applies to an American citizen of Indian origin for dissolution of a marriage solemnised abroad according to Hindu rituals. Bhopal Gas tragedy: CBI files curative petition in Supreme CourtNEW DELHI - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a filed a curative petition in the Supreme Court seeking restoration of stringent charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against the accused in the 1984 Bhopal Gas tragedy case. Bhopal gas tragedy: Government files curative petitionNEW DELHI - The CBI Monday moved the Supreme Court with a curative petition seeking a review of its 1996 judgment which had diluted the charge against the eight accused in 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, saying it was an attempt to set right “gross miscarriage and perpetuation of irremediable injustice” to the victims and the nation. Jethmalani to seek recall of Sohrabuddin case from CBIAHMEDABAD - Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani, who is representing Gujarat’s former minister of state for home Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh killing case, Monday said he intends to move the Supreme Court seeking recall of its order handing over investigations of the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Defense in ex-Liberian president’s trial seeks to delay testimony by supermodel Naomi Campbell
Taylor seeks delay in Naomi Cambell testimony Disperse crowds in Kashmir but banish the bullet, say expertsNEW DELHI - Can Kashmir find its way out of the vicious cycle of protests and police firings that has seen 36 civilians being killed in six weeks? Yes, say outraged experts and rights activists who wonder why security forces haven’t used non-lethal methods like rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse protesters in the valley. High court dismisses woman wrestler’s pleaNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the petition of a woman wrestler who challenged the selection criteria of the Wrestling Federation of India for the Commonwealth Games. Cellular operators told to furnish accounts to CAGNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Monday directed cellular operators to furnish details of their accounts on revenue sharing with the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) within two weeks. Army to give permanent commission to women in two months (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - The government Monday told the Supreme Court that it would consider giving permanent commission within two months to women serving as short service commission officers in the legal and education branches of the Indian Army. Japan’s anti-nuclear activist wins Ramon Magsaysay AwardMANILA - A Japanese anti-nuclear activist was among the seven people chosen to receive the 2010 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize, organisers said Monday. Plan to oppose khaps through partyingLUCKNOW - Youth in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district have come up with the idea of organising a “Lovers’ Party” across the country to motivate lovers into standing united against khap panchayats (caste councils), known to back honour killings. Permanent Commission for women in ArmyNew Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): The Central Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the army will consider giving permanent commission to serving women Short Service Commission Officers in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) and educational branches. Bombay High Court defers Kasab’s case to August 12MUMBAI - The Bombay High Court, which on Monday heard the petition to confirm the capital punishment for Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks adjourned the matter for further hearing on August 12. Jury questioning begins in Anna Nicole Smith case; judge wants panel seated by Wednesday
Jury questioning begins in Anna Nicole Smith case Army to give permanent commission to women in two monthsNEW DELHI - The government Monday told the Supreme Court that it would consider giving permanent commission within two months to women serving as short service commission officers in the legal and education branches of the Indian Army. Permanent commission for women being mulled: Indian ArmyNEW DELHI - The government Monday told the Supreme Court that it would consider giving permanent commission to women officers serving as short service commission officers in the legal and education branches of the Indian Army. 26/11 case: Bombay HC to take up Kasab’s hearing todayMUMBAI - The petition to confirm the capital punishment for Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 attack will be presented before the Bombay High Court today. China restricts contents of online games for kidsBEIJING - China has introduced a new law to restrict contents of online computer games to prevent children from developing imitation behaviour and addiction to Internet surfing. Fresh twist in Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trialKUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial has got a new twist following reports of “romantic relations” between the man who is alleged to have been sodomised and a lady prosecutor. |
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