Opposition seeks Akhilesh’s resignation over Bulandshahr gang rape

Opposition seeks Akhilesh’s resignation over Bulandshahr gang rape

LUCKNOW : Opposition parties on Monday demanded the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav over the gang rape of a Noida-based mother and daughter near Bulandshahr and also asked him to own up moral responsibility of the heinous crime. Former Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati demanded a “personal explanation” […]

Sohrabbudin case: SC rejects plea against Amit Shah

Sohrabbudin case: SC rejects plea against Amit Shah

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain an appeal against the clean chit given to BJP president Amit Shah in the killing of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh in an alleged encounter with Gujarat Police in 2005.Shah was the state’s Home Minister then.A Bench comprising Justices SA Bobde and Ashok Bhushan rejected the […]

US concerned at reports of ‘rising intolerance, violence’ in India

US concerned at reports of ‘rising intolerance, violence’ in India

WASHINGTON : The United States has expressed concern over reports of “rising intolerance and violence” in India, and asked the Indian government to do “everything in its power” to protect citizens and to bring to justice the perpetrators.Responding to questions on reports of alleged violence against people eating beef and assault on two women carrying […]

Citizens must be protected amid ‘rising intolerance’: US to Indian government

Citizens must be protected amid ‘rising intolerance’: US to Indian government

Washington : Expressing concern over reports of “rising intolerance and violence” in India, the US has asked the Indian government to do “everything in its power” to protect citizens and to bring to justice the perpetrators.Responding to questions on reports of alleged violence against people eating beef and assault on two Muslim women carrying buffalo […]