Gujarat High Court transfers Ishrat Jahan case to Supreme Court-appointed SIT

AHMEDABAD – The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected Ishrat Jahan’s mother, Shamima Kausar’s, plea to transfer the encounter-related case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Instead, it ordered the case to be transferred to a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is headed by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director R … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Gujarat High Court transfers Ishrat Jahan case to Supreme Court-appointed SIT.

Petition filed in Pak Supreme Court over TV channels blocking row

ISLAMABAD – A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan over the blocking of transmission of some TV channels, including Karachi-based Geo News, for airing reports regarding the hurling of shoes at President Asif Ali Zardari.

Dr. Shahid Masood, a journalist, has filed the petition under the Article 184 (3) of the … Read more >>.

Distribute free food to poor: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – In an order of far reaching consequences, the Supreme Court Thursday asked the central government to distribute free foodgrains to families below the poverty line.

It also asked the state governments to tell whether they were distributing 35 kg of foodgrains to each of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families that was allocated [..] Read the original article: here.

Attorneys, judge wait to hear from jury in former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial

All sides waiting to hear from Blagojevich jury

CHICAGO – All sides at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial are set to gather in court to seek clarity on a jurors’ note hinting they’re deadlocked on at least some counts.
The gathering Thursday comes after a note from deliberating jurors the day before.
It was the first …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Attorneys, judge wait to hear from jury in former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial.

Goa Church under cloud for selling island to resort company

PANAJI – The Church in Goa has come under a cloud following the sale of one of the river islands owned by the Archdiocese of Goa to a resort developer.

Villagers residing at Vanxim (Ilhas de Capao), a small picturesque island located in the Mandovi river, about 20 km from here, have alleged that the Church … Read more : Goa Church under cloud for selling island to resort company.

Mumbai campaign against taxis, autos flops

MUMBAI – A campaign to boycott autorickshaws and taxis to protest arbitrary fares charged by their drivers virtually failed Thursday because many commuters said they were dependent on them.

Although Mumbaikars had lent their full support to the campaign launched by three advertising professionals, those who don’t own vehicles went for taxis and autos so as …. Original article  : Mumbai campaign against taxis, autos flops.

Foreign-born workers get three-quarters of British jobs

LONDON – Workers born outside Britain bagged most of the jobs in the country despite a steep surge in recruitment this year, adding to the worries of unemployed British youths, campaigners have said.

Employment levels in three months between April and June rose from 184,000 to 29 million in the biggest quarterly hike since 1989. But … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Foreign-born workers get three-quarters of British jobs.

US in dialogue on visa fee hike

WASHINGTON – Amid growing voices against a “discriminatory” US legislation to hike visa fees for highly skilled professionals, Washington began a dialogue with lawmakers, business and within the government on the issue.

“This is an issue that we’ve had conversations with leaders on the Hill about,” State Department spokesman Phillip J Crowley told reporters Wednesday when … Read more : US in dialogue on visa fee hike.

One in 12 babies born to illegal immigrants in US

WASHINGTON – One of about every 12 babies born in the United States in 2008 was the offspring of illegal immigrants, says a new study sharpening a debate over a law that automatically makes them US citizens.

An estimated 340,000 of the 4.3 million babies born in the US in 2008 had parents who were in …. Original source  : One in 12 babies born to illegal immigrants in US.

Indian workers stuck in Libya to be back

NEW DELHI – Hundreds of Indian workers stuck in Libya in northern Africa without being paid salaries since October last year will return home by the month end, says Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi.

“My ministry held talks with the Libyan government…the people stuck over there will return at the earliest, ending … Original article on : Indian workers stuck in Libya to be back.