BJP slams Rahul for his comments on Kashmir situation

Hitting out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his comments on Kashmir situation, the BJP said today he has “insulted” the country and given Pakistan a “handle” to target India in the United Nations.

Ganesh pandals to have QR code this time in Hyderabad

Ganesh pandals being erected in the city this year will have a QR Code for foolproof security and will also keep a tab on police officials visiting the area during the 11-day celebrations, a top police official said here on Wednesday.

SC extends protection from arrest to Chidambaram

The Supreme Court today extended till tomorrow the interim protection from arrest granted to former Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Chennaiites clean Nanmangalam forest area

A plastic clean-up drive was held at Nanmangalam Reserve Forest recently. This comes on the heels of Santhoshapuram residents reeling under the problem of unmindful dumping of garbage, alongside the forest area.

Conviction ratio in police cases pitiful: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said conviction ratio in criminal cases in the country is “very pitiful” and age-old police techniques such as giving a suspect the third degree and phone tapping will not yield the desired results in curbing crimes or getting convictions.