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Aasaram

SC grants interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram on medical grounds in 2013 rape case

Serving a life sentence for raping a teenage girl inside his Jodhpur ashram, Asaram is not allowed to hold any public meetings till his relief ends on March 31. This relief has been granted "because of his age, a history of heart attacks, and other severe comorbidities,” the court said.

Tensions escalate in Manipur as Kuki group issues 48-hour ultimatum for withdrawal of paramilitary forces

Although the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has lifted an economic blockade that had halted all vehicular movement on NH-2 to Manipur since Dec 31, the group wants forces that were rushed from Imphal to violence-hit Kangpokpi withdrawn within two days.

crash

Indian Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar airport ; 3 crew charred to death

The Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III Dhruv, returning from a routine training sortie, was trying to land at the airport when it turned into a fireball, killing all three on board. An investigation is underway.

murder

Media bodies condemn journalist’s murder in Chhattisgarh, demand safeguards

Known for his investigative reporting, Mukesh Chandrakar, a contributor to several TV channels, was found dead on Jan 2 in a septic tank on a property belonging to local contractor Suresh Chandrakar in Bijapur city of Chhattisgarh, barely two days after he reported alleged corruption in road projects, according to police sources.

Chattisgarh naxals, cops

4 Naxals, cop killed in gunfight in Chattisgarh's Bastar region

The gunfight broke out on Jan 4 evening at a forest in south Abujhmaad along the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada districts when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation, the official said.

Manipur

Security beefed up in Manipur’s Kangpokpi day after attack on SP office

The situation is now under control in Kangpokpi district and is being closely monitored, a senior police officer said, adding, “Superintendent of Police Manoj Prabhakar who was earlier injured in the attack is fine now and leading the joint security forces in tackling the situation”

illegal immigration

Seven persons deported to Bangladesh amid Delhi police’s ongoing drive against illegal immigration

Over 5,000 people have been screened and dozens of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants deported for staying illegally in Delhi following L-G V K Saxena’s order recent order to identify and take action against “illegal immigrants from Bangladesh” residing in Delhi.

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