Godman accused of sexually harassing 17 females held

Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who allegedly sexually harassed 17 women students at a private institute in Delhi, was apprehended from Agra early Sunday and produced before a court here by Delhi Police for custody.

Amit Shah rejects ceasefire offer from Naxals

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday rejected the ceasefire offer given by Maoists, saying if the extremists want to surrender and lay down arms, they are most welcome to do so and security forces would not fire a single bullet on them.

Curfew remains in force for 5th day in Leh town

Curfew remained in force in this violence-hit town for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, with Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta set to hold a security review meeting to take a call on the relaxation in the restrictions, officials said.

WHRC seeks NHRC probe into Karur stampede

The World Human Rights Commission (WHRC) and Rescue Centre have urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate the Karur stampede at a political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay.