Schwarzenegger backs gay marriageSAN FRANCISCO - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Friday called on a judge to immediately authorise gay marriage in California. Schwarzenegger calls for resumption of same-sex weddings in the state
Schwarzenegger calls for same-sex weddings California attorney general calls for resumption of same-sex weddings in the state
Calif attorney general calls for same-sex weddings Examiner in Washington Mutual bankruptcy seeks subpoena power, submits work plan
WaMu examiner submits work plan DOVER, Del. — The independent examiner appointed to review claims and assets in Washington Mutual’s bankruptcy case is seeking subpoena power. Jurors in corruption trial of ousted Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich end 8th day of deliberations
Blagojevich jurors end 8th day of deliberations Ousted Cleveland critic who claimed retaliation loses lawsuit against newspaper, orchestra
Ousted critic loses lawsuit against Ohio newspaper Indian IT industry slams US move to hike visa feeBANGALORE - The Indian IT industry Friday slammed the US government’s proposal to sharply increase visa fee to raise funds for its border security needs. Illegal migration leads to exploitation of women: studyNEW DELHI - Poverty, landlessness and unemployment are pushing larger number of Indian and Bangladeshi women to different countries through illegal channels and subjecting them to exploitation and sexual harassment, a new study said here Friday. Hike in US visa fee to impact Indian IT firms: NasscomBANGALORE - The proposed sharp increase in the US visa fee to raise funds for its border security needs would significantly impact the Indian IT sector, National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) said Friday. NY attorney general sues liquid crystal display suppliers, claims price fixing hurt consumers
NY official claims LCD suppliers fixed prices Transport board can fix age of buses at 15: Apex courtNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Wednesday held that the Regional Transport Authority could direct stage carriages or buses to go off the road after they have operated for 15 years. Apex court asks CBI to arrest Pappu YadavNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to arrest “forthwith” mafia don-turned-politician Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who is absconding after his bail was cancelled by the apex court May 3 this year. Court stays proceedings against Suniel ShettyNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Friday stayed criminal proceedings against Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty in a case filed against him for allegedly threatening a man. Former Mandela charity head hands in Campbell diamondsJOHANNESBURG - The former head of Nelson Mandela’s charity for children has handed over to police the three diamonds allegedly given to supermodel Naomi Campbell by former Liberian dictator Charles Taylor 13 years ago, South African authorities said Friday. Trees on 65 percent area of Noida memorial: Uttar PradeshNEW DELHI - The Uttar Pradesh government Friday told the Supreme Court that it would plant trees on 65 percent of the land of the Noida Park memorial project dedicated to Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) Dalit icons. CBI to get two-day custody of Amit ShahAHMEDABAD - The Gujarat High Court Friday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) two days’ custody of former minister of state for home and law Amit Shah for further investigation in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh killing in a staged shootout. US couple denied custody of Nazi-named kidsNEW YORK - Three children having names with reference to German Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler should be taken from their parents’ custody, a US court has ruled saying they need “protective services”. Ajit Sarkar murder case: Supreme Court asks CBI to arrest Pappu YadavNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to arrest former MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav within four weeks in connection with the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) MLA Ajit Sarkar murder case. Supreme Court pulls up ‘anti-poor’ Govt., refutes to rein in Delhi’s cycle rickshawsNEW DELHI - In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that cycle rickshaws can ply in the national capital without any curb on their number, and criticized the Government for being anti-poor. NCW conducting study on honour killingsNEW DELHI - The National Commission for Women (NCW) has commissioned a research study on honour killings in Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath told parliament Friday. Kochhar and Co. partners with Middle East law firmsNEW DELHI - City-based corporate law firm Kochhar and Co. has tied up with prominent law firms — Khalid Alnowaiser in Saudi Arabia and Mohammad Issa Odeh (MIO) in the United Arab Emirates — to provide legal consulting services to corporates in the region. ‘80,000 rights violation cases recorded every year’AGARTALA - On an average 80,000 cases of violation of human rights are recorded every year in India. Custodial deaths are also a matter of concern, senior officials and rights activists said here Friday. Federal Judge Overturns The California Section 8 |
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