I believe in what I said: Khushboo

NEW DELHI – With the apex court giving her a clean chit Wednesday, southern actress Khushboo said she stood by her comments on pre-marital sex and live-in relationships and that celebrities were pinned down for no rhyme or reason.

“When you look around, every celebrity is pinned down for no rhyme or reason and that is … Read more >>>.

Supreme Court gives more time to SIT to submit report on Godhra riots

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave more time to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit its report on the nine cases connected with the 2002 Godhra riots.

The apex court has given SIT 15 days to submit details of its probe.

The SIT had earlier …. Read the original article  : Supreme Court gives more time to SIT to submit report on Godhra riots.

Supreme Court dismisses charges against actress Khusboo

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed all cases registered against South Indian film actress and activist Khusboo for her alleged remarks on pre-marital sex.

The apex court quashed all 22 cases registered against her.

Khusboo described the judgement as a major relief for her.

“I am relieved …. Read the original article  : Supreme Court dismisses charges against actress Khusboo.

Apex court dismisses 22 cases against actress Khushboo

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed nearly two dozen criminal cases against Tamil actress Khushboo for making a controversial statement endorsing pre-marital sex and live-in relationships.

A bench comprising Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan and Justice B.S. Chauhan quashed 22 criminal cases against her saying that her statement on the issue of pre-marital sex and … Read more »».

Starting with Pakistan, India begins tuning online visa process

NEW DELHI – A Pakistani national could go to the website of India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, fill the online visa form, click submit, show the relevant documents to the local mission and get the visa.

That’s the idea at least – it has been applicable since April 1 – but not a single visa has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Starting with Pakistan, India begins tuning online visa process.

Federal authorities: 69 illegal immigrants rescued from Phoenix drop house

Feds: 69 illegal immigrants found at AZ drop house

PHOENIX – Federal authorities say 69 suspected illegal immigrants, including two children and an infant, have been rescued from a drop house in Phoenix.
A neighbor called police Tuesday and said he’d seen a pickup dropping off about 30 people Monday evening. Police say responding officers found the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Federal authorities: 69 illegal immigrants rescued from Phoenix drop house.

UN Security Council adopts resolution to try Somali pirates

New York, April 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by Russia to set up a special body to try Somalian ship hijackers.

The Security Council has called on UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to provide “concrete” measures for the prosecution of pirates, including a special chamber at the national … Read : UN Security Council adopts resolution to try Somali pirates.

Michael Jackson’s estate wins injunction against website using name of former charity

Jackson estate wins injunction against website

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s estate has won a preliminary injunction against a group using the name of the superstar’s former charitable group.
U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee on Monday ordered the current Heal the World Foundation to stop using Jackson’s likeness and any trademarks that belong to his estate.
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Now, khap panchayat menace surfaces in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI – The khap panchayat menace has surfaced in Rajasthan, with many people alleging victimisation at the hands of the caste councils.

The victims of khap panchayats from Rajasthan gathered here Tuesday to share their experiences.
Sanjoy Sachdeva, president of the National Journalists Front (India), described the khap panchayat as a \”panchayat which has no … Read : Now, khap panchayat menace surfaces in Rajasthan.

Terminally ill rapist granted bail in Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Tuesday granted bail to a rape convict who has been suffering from an \”incurable\” liver disease since last May.

Justice Siddharth Mridul ordered the Tihar jail authorities to release convict Satyam Singh on bail. He was sentenced to seven-year imprisonment by a lower court for raping … Original source on Gaea Times at : Terminally ill rapist granted bail in Delhi.