Vijay Mallya extradition hearing on Dec. 4
The next management hearing in the extradition case of embattled tycoon Vijay Mallya will be held on July 6, the Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London said on Tuesday. His extradition hearing will be held on December 4, 2017 provisionally, the court said. Mr. Mallya’s bail was also extended.
Alleged suicide by farmer in Chouhan's home district
A debt-ridden farmer in Sehore — the home district of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan — allegedly committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance on Monday.
AIADMK MLAs' claims in sting: Panneerselvam seeks explanation from Madurai South legislator
AIADMK (Puratchi Thalaivi Amma) leader O. Panneerselvam on Tuesday said that his faction has sought an explanation from Madurai South MLA S.S. Saravanan following a sting operation in which he claims that money was offered to party MLAs to support the Sasikala camp in February 2017.
India launches free legal aid via video conferencing to villagers
Villagers in India will soon be able to connect directly with city lawyers and receive free legal advice via video conferencing as part of a government initiative aimed at improving access to justice for the country's poorest and most marginalised.
Government reiterates its commitment to GST rollout from July 1
The government reiterated its commitment to roll out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1, despite reservations among industry players, tax experts, and even some State governments about shortage of time to prepare for the new tax regime.
RBI issuing new batch of ₹500 notes
The notes, similar in all respects to the ones issued after the November 8, 2016 notification, will have inset letter “A” on both the number panels, with year of printing 2017 on the reverse.
Senator brings 'covfefe' Bill to save presidential tweets
A Democratic congressman from Illinois has introduced a Bill named for President Donald Trump’s infamous “covfefe” tweet with the goal of ensuring presidential social media posts are archived.
Police officer, suspect and others injured in Munich subway shooting
A German policewoman was critically wounded in the head, and two others — a German and a Romanian — were injured in a shooting at the S-Bahn (local railway) station in Unterfoehring here on Tuesday morning.
The suspect is now in custody and rail services have been suspended.
Kohli reclaims top spot in ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
India captain Virat Kohli today reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batsmen following the conclusion of the last round of league matches in the Champions Trophy.
