Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

In a significant development, the Supreme Court Friday transferred to neighbouring Assam 17 Manipur violence cases being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, including the sexual assault......

Manipur panel submits 3 reports to SC, flags loss of ID proof, compensation

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal committee, set up to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, on Monday submitted three reports highlighting......

SC asks Centre, Manipur to ensure people's safety; urges to avoid hate speech

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre and the Manipur government to take steps to ensure the safety of citizens and public and private property in the ethnic-violence hit state, making it......

UNHRC votes against Sri Lanka's rights record, India abstains

India on Thursday abstained on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka which was adopted. IMAGE: Indra......

How Kerala plans to raise funds for reconstruction, rehabilitation

If the Centre agrees to relax the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) rules for Kerala, its ability to raise money from the markets may increase by around Rs 11,500 crore. In order......

India will get 240 MW more power from Feb 2011

Come February 2011, the country will get an additional 240 MW power when the Uri-II hydro-electric project becomes operational and are linked with the national grid. The project on the river Jhelum......

'Effective CSR spending needs a mindset change in top management'

Spending on corporate social responsibility activities by central public sector undertakings has been mandatory since 2010. The new Companies Bill will boost such spending by both public and......

Fisheries worst hit by tsunami

Tamil Nadu has been the worst hit state by the tsunami and the total loss has been in the tune of $815 million, shows a report prepared jointly by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and the......