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Honour killing: Brother kills sister, held

Mon, 28 May 2012 16:00:20 GMT

In yet another incident of killing for family honour in Haryana, a youth has been arrested for murdering his teenaged sister after he suspected her of having an affair, police said Monday.

3 held for trying to leak SBI exam paper

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:46:54 GMT

Three people, including the mastermind of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) paper leak, have been arrested here for allegedly trying to leak the paper of State Bank of India's assistants grade examination held Sunday, police said.

Girl raped in police custody in UP

Mon, 28 May 2012 11:14:36 GMT

A girl was allegedly raped inside a police outpost in Badaun city late on Sunday night. The accused has been identified as a 'civilian friend' of the cops posted at the outpost that comes under City Kotwali police station.

Lalu's daughter to fight female feticide

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:57:26 GMT

Female feticide has been a major concern for Haryana with the state having a skewed sex ratio of 830 girls to 1000 males in the age group of 0-6 years.

Jet flight makes emergency landing

Mon, 28 May 2012 04:43:05 GMT

About 158 passengers on board Jet Airways Riyadh-Mumbai flight escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in the left engine of the aircraft on its landing at Mumbai airport.

Airline told to pay for woman’s fall

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:13:40 GMT

Maria was unable to walk, a request was made for a wheelchair, which was confirmed by the airline.

13/7 witnesses claim to have seen accused meet ‘Bhatkal’

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:01:08 GMT

Among the 641 witnesses listed by the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) in the 13/7 Mumbai triple blasts case chargesheet are at least eight men who were working in the Byculla workshop of accused Naquee Ahmed’s brother at that time.

African who raped girlfriend’s kin held

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:56:35 GMT

The 31-year-old African, accused of raping a 25-year-old nursing student, has been arrested by the Bengaluru police, and will soon be bro-ught to Navi Mumbai so that the victim can identify him.

Mumbai: ‘Police’ force teen to pay for late-night with guests

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:54:33 GMT

Six men in police uniform allegedly landed at the sixth-floor Bandra flat of a fashion choreographer at 2am on Sunday and extorted Rs 3,000 from her teenaged son for partying late at night.

74-year-old tutor held for molesting minor girl

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:23:11 GMT

An elderly English tutor was thrashed badly by angry neighbours, and had to be hospitalized, after he allegedly molested a 16-year-old student.

Norway kids' uncle complains against mother

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:07 GMT

Arunabhas Bhattacharya, the uncle of the kids Aishwarya and Abhigyan who got their custody after a long-drawn legal battle in Norway, lodged a complaint with the Burdwan child welfare committee (CWC) on Sunday.

Wife, son abducted after man fails to repay loan

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:49:49 GMT

The 38-year-old man from Howrah's Jagatballavpur never imagined that taking loans from a colleague could cost him so dear.Supriyo Chatterjee's wife and son were abducted for his alleged failure in repaying the loan.

Foot lost to crocodile, dancer charms Kolkata with tiger act

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:41:49 GMT

One moment he crouches on the ground, the next he is up in the air, swirling gracefully and landing softly on all-four, ready to pounce.

Drunk father stabs son to death in Trichy

Sun, 27 May 2012 23:41:03 GMT

An 18-year-old boy was stabbed to death by his father who was under the influence of alcohol, after a petty quarrel with the boy's mother, on Saturday night in Edamalaipatti Pudur, Trichy.

Saudi Arabia to recruit nurses from Kochi

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:30:23 GMT

A 13-member team of officials, including interviewers and admin staff, headed by the director-general of Saudi health ministry, will recruit in Kochi from June 7 to 10.

Khadia's 'mayor for life' is on 24/7 call

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:08:40 GMT

If you go by norms, a city mayor enjoys a term that lasts no longer than 2.5 years.However, there is one man who has bucked the trend.

Brave sisters end ex-banker's terror run

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:06:52 GMT

Former senior executive of ICICI Bank, Lakhpreet Singh Sayan, 36, a resident of Vadodara, has been arrested in connection with an incident of loot and firing at a branch of the same bank near Parimal Garden.

Man killed for objecting to drinking in public in Chennai

Sun, 27 May 2012 21:25:14 GMT

A 52-year-old man was murdered on Saturday night after he objected to two men consuming liquor in front of his house in Madipakkam. His son who came to his rescue was injured in the attack. Five people were arrested in connection with the murder.

Delhi: Sheila promises 'people-friendly' budget

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:41:13 GMT

She has already indicated a VAT cut to lighten the burden of increased petrol prices and on Sunday, chief minister Sheila Dikshit promised a “people-friendly”, “situation-friendly” budget for 2012-13 that will spare the aam admi in inflation-ridden times.

No bijli, paani in Millennium City

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:35:05 GMT

As the summer peaks, so have the woes of Gurgaon. The Millennium City has been witnessing 8-10 hours of powers cuts a day even as it grapples with its worst ever water crisis, with supply plunging to an all-time low of 15% of the usual volume in many areas on Sunday.

American held at Delhi airport with 23 cartridges

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:13:46 GMT

An American was arrested at the IGI airport for possessing twenty-three live cartridges, police said. Jeffrey Jinnin Worn was arrested on Saturday when he was about to board a Turkish Airlines flight at IGI.

Wife who defrauds husband kills self

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:12:09 GMT

A 32-year-old woman who withdrew money from her husband's account using his ATM card, without his knowledge, committed suicide on Saturday when her husband found out what she had done.

Man murders wife by setting her ablaze, held

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:08:31 GMT

A 37-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for murdering his wife whom he had set ablaze after dousing her with petrol, following an argument at their residence near Thudiyalur last Wednesday.

Noida techie ‘tortures’ maid, CWC steps in

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:03:55 GMT

A day after police arrested a software engineer for allegedly torturing and forcibly keeping a 14-year-old girl captive in her Sector 62 flat, the minor underwent a medical examination to ascertain her age.

Delhi University forms at Metro station?

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:54:06 GMT

Besides 12 post offices and eight colleges, DU is planning to sell forms at New Delhi Metro Station on the Airport Express line as well. DU officials are hoping that the coming admission process will be a smooth ride for aspirants.