Congress leader shot in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – Two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants Saturday shot and seriously wounded a Congress leader and a former member of the Legislative Council here, police said.

Musheer Ahmed was attacked near his house in Wazirganj locality. He was said to be in critical condition.
“He has multiple bullet injuries in his stomach and shoulder,” Deputy Superintendent … Original source on Gaea Times at : Congress leader shot in Uttar Pradesh.

Eight killed in Mexican helicopter crash

MEXICO CITY – Eight people were killed when a helicopter in the service of state-owned oil company Pemex crashed on the east coast of Mexico, reports said.

According to witnesses, the helicopter was on fire and came down in the state of Veracruz. The cause of the crash that took place Friday was not yet …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Eight killed in Mexican helicopter crash.

CBI probe okayed into Jharkhand police funds scam

RANCHI – The central government has given its consent for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into a Services Secret (SS) funds scam in which former senior police officials are under the scanner for alleged withdrawal of large sums of money in 2006 and 2008, government sources said Saturday.

“The central home ministry has …. Read the original article  : CBI probe okayed into Jharkhand police funds scam.

20 killed in China mine accident

BEIJING – At least 20 miners were killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in central China’s Henan province Saturday, authorities said.

The accident took place at about 6 a.m. in Yuzhou city, Xinhua reported.
More than 30 miners were believed to be working in the shaft when the accident occurred, … Read : 20 killed in China mine accident.

Woman kills herself, two kids

LUCKNOW – Upset after her husband refused to give money for treatment of their ailing children, a woman set herself and her two children on fire in their house in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district, police said Saturday.

Manju (28) set herself on fire along with her one-year-old daughter Renu and four-year-old son Shivam late Friday … Read more : Woman kills herself, two kids.

Rescued Chile miners not ready to visit mine site

COPIAPO – The 33 miners rescued from the San Jose copper mine in northern Chile are not ready to visit the site in the Atacama Desert where they were trapped for more than two months, the authorities said Friday.

Meanwhile, offers of jobs, free vacations, paid interviews and other inducements were flooding in for all …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rescued Chile miners not ready to visit mine site.

John Abraham to appeal against jail term

MUMBAI – Bollywood actor John Abraham, who has been sentenced to 15 days in jail in a rash and negligent driving case registered in 2006, Friday said he would appeal against the verdict.

“To begin with, I’m a law abiding citizen and I will be appealing this verdict and will go to every length to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : John Abraham to appeal against jail term.

Maoist couple killed in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh Police Friday gunned down two Maoist commanders – a husband and wife duo – when they were about to strike an arms deal, police said.

The incident took place in a village in Durg district, around 30 km from here.
Police fired on three Maoists when they were waiting at Jamul area …. Original source  : Maoist couple killed in Chhattisgarh.

UAE charity sends aid for Pakistan flood victims

Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS/WAM) UAE charity the Red Crescent Authority has sent 600 tonnes of relief material, including essential food, medicine and shelter equipment, for the flood affected people in Pakistan, it was announced Friday.

The vessel, carrying the supplies, will arrive at the country’s Karachi port in the next few days.
The RCA will …. Source  : UAE charity sends aid for Pakistan flood victims.

Five nabbed with 1,500 cartridges in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – Five people involved in trading of illegal arms and ammunition were arrested with 1,500 live cartridges and several country-made pistols in Uttar Pradeshs Etah district Friday, police said.

Of the five men, who were nabbed from Kotwali Dehat area, three were natives of Rajasthan.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the five were involved in …. Source  : Five nabbed with 1,500 cartridges in Uttar Pradesh.

Principal booked for student’s death

LUCKNOW – The principal of a private school here has been booked in connection with the death of a girl student whom he allegedly refused permission to go home in spite of her being ill, police said Friday.

Thirteen-year-old Arundhati Vaish, a Class 7 student of the St. Paul School, in the cantonment area, died … Read : Principal booked for student’s death.

Sohrabuddin case: Court reserves order on voice samples

GANDHINAGAR – A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Friday reserved till Oct 26 its order on the CBI’s plea for taking voice samples of the five accused in the 2005 killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh in an alleged staged shootout.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate A.Y. Dave reserved the order on CBI’s plea after hearing all …. Original source  : Sohrabuddin case: Court reserves order on voice samples.

Uttar Pradesh journalists demand Bukhari’s arrest

LUCKNOW – Journalists of Lucknow Friday urged Chief Minister Mayawati to order arrest of Delhi Jama Masjid’s Imam, Maulana Ahmed Bukhari, who had assaulted a reporter at a press conference called by him here Thursday.

A resolution demanding action against Bukhari was passed at an emergency meeting of Uttar Pradesh Accredited Correspondents Committee here Friday, …. Source article  : Uttar Pradesh journalists demand Bukhari’s arrest.

Man kills four of family in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – A man killed four members of his family, including two minor daughters, in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district after a quarrel with them, police said Friday.

Raju Kumar, 40, killed his wife, two daughters – aged 10 and 12 years – and sister-in-law with a sharp-edged weapon Thursday night inside his house in …. Original source  : Man kills four of family in Uttar Pradesh.

‘Gun salute’ to Jharkahd minister lands four in trouble

RANCHI – Cases have been filed against four supporters of Jharkhand Excise Minister Gopal Krishna Patar, who waved rifles and fired shots in the air to “welcome” him at his hometown Jamshedpur, police said Friday.

“An FIR has been lodged against four supporters who were seen waving rifles and firing in the air to welcome …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chennai Police to probe IPL scam, summon Lalit Modi

CHENNAI – Chennai Police will soon issue a summons to former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi, following a complaint lodged against him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), a senior police official said Friday.

“We are consulting legal experts on the complaint lodged by the BCCI against Modi. We … Read : Chennai Police to probe IPL scam, summon Lalit Modi.