We examined all material to close case against Tytler: CBI
CBI on Saturday claimed before a Delhi court that it had examined all material aspects before deciding to close a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former union minister Jagdish Tytler. “CBI has considered all the aspects, which emerged during the investigation and a broad, balanced and independent decision has been taken in the case,” the probe agency told Additional Sessions Judge V K Khanna. Seeking dismissal of a petition filed by the family of the riots victim … Read entire article »
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Modi forwards Shah’s resignation to governor
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday forwarded the resignation of his Minister of State for Home Amit Shah, allegedly involved in the 2005 staged killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, to Governor Kamla Beniwal, recommending it be accepted. He had announced the resignation in New Delhi earlier, where he went to attend the 55th meeting of the National Development Council, the country’s top policy forum. “Amit Shah has sent his resignation to my bungalow. I will complete … Read entire article »
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DU Alert : Here comes the fucchas
Denims and dresses, cool shades and casual flip flops, branded T shirts and bright bags — casual chic reigned on Wednesday as Delhi University reopened for a new academic session Wednesday. Inquisitive about campus life and conscious of fashion trends, freshers too dressed up in their best. The fashion trend was set according to the needs of the monsoon season. Capris, shorts – with an anklet on one leg – pencil cut jeans and colourful slippers were a … Read entire article »
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Obese people in Germany to pay ‘fat tax’?
Overweight people who pursue unhealthy lifestyles should pay higher taxes in order to cover the extra costs they create for Germany’s healthcare system, a conservative lawmaker has said. ‘The question must be admitted whether the immense costs that, for example, arise from excessive consumption of food, can be permanently paid out of the consolidated health system,’ said Marco Wanderwitz, the conservative member of parliament from the state of Saxony. ‘I think it’s sensible that people who knowingly … Read entire article »
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Afghanistan allowed to send goods to India via Wagah
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Sunday reached an understanding on all major issues relating to transit trade, with Afghanistan being permitted to send its goods to India through the Wagah border but not vice versa. In return, Pakistan would be able to export its goods to Central Asian countries through Afghanistan. A broad-based record note on this was signed on Sunday evening by Pakistan Commerce Minister Amin Fahim and his Afghan counterpart Anwarul Haq in the presence of … Read entire article »
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