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Mumbai Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against Lalit Modi August 05, 2015 13:12

A Mumbai court has issued non-bailable arrest warrant against Lalit Modi in a case of money-laundering. He will soon be arrested to face trial in India. The tainted cricket magnet, Lalit Modi lives in London. The Enforcement Directorate handles cases of money-laundering. One of the sources of Enforcement Directorate was quoted by NDTV as saying that, "We will now forward the court's orders to the Home Ministry. They could forward it then to the Home Department in the UK or to the Interpol.”It was told by the agency as there was a manipulation made by Lalit Modi in the process of assigning broadcast rights of the IPL in 2009. This happened for a bribe of more than 100 crores. BCCI former head, N Srinivasan, gave a testimony against Mr Modi.Modi refused to return to IndiaMr Modi, 49, the founder of Indian Premier League (IPL), left India in 2010 in the context of money-laundering, tax evasion besides alternative ownership embedded in the IPL. Since then, Lalit has refused to return to India, citing death warnings from the under world. Lalit Modi’s lawyers said Modi will be able to attend legal proceedings on video conference. Last year, the Delhi High Court considered this fair and restored his Indian passport. Bring Modi back to IndiaRecently, the screams to bring Modi back to India have reached a high pitch. Congress accused that Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj spoke to UK officials for the arrangements of urgent travel papers to Modi to accompany his wife. This was backed by Chief Minister Vanduhara Raje.-Sumana

Exchange Of Fire, Kills One Militant And Two BSF Jawans August 05, 2015 10:39

In an exchange of fire between Militants and Border Security Force (BSF) on the national highway of Jammu-Srinagar in Udhampur district, one militant and two BSF jawans were killed, while three troopers were injured. A Border Security Force convoy was attacked by Militants on Wednesday, reported district officials. Each day, road-opening parties ensure that the Jammu-Srinagar national highway is free from explosive devices, which could be placed by militants. Sniffer dogs and high-tech equipment are leveraged to clear the traffic on the highway.A senior police officer said, “Militants fired at a BSF convoy at Narsu Nallah on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway today (Wednesday).”“In the wake of today’s attack we have deployed additional forces in places overlooking the highway,” the officer added.Through the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, security force deployments and life essentials are routed to Kashmir Valley that is landlocked.-Sumana

Delhi Law Minister arrested in fake degree row June 09, 2015 12:44

Delhi's Law Minister Jitendra Singh Tomar, who is accused of presenting fake law degree in his election affidavits, is arrested in the national capital. Delhi has Police arrested the Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi's Law Minister, from his house today morning and took him to the Hauz Khas police station for further questioning. "Delhi's Law Minister has been arrested without any notice or prior information. What is the BJP government doing?" senior AAP leader Sanjay Singhsaid. "If Modi thinks he can threaten the AAP by sending its leaders to jail or use muscle power, then we are not going to let that happen," Singh added. Police sources said that he has been arrested in the alleged fake degree case. An FIR was registered against him last night. On May 9, the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) had also sent a complaint against Tomar to the Delhi Police for a thorough inquiry into the authenticity of the certificates submitted by tumor at the time of his enrollment in the Bar Council. By Premji

Journalist burnt alive allegedly for FB Post against SP MLA? June 09, 2015 12:21

A reported journalist was allegedly set on fire allegedly for taking on an MLA belonging to Samajwadi Party. According to the claims of his family members he was burnt alive as questioned the unlawful activities of MLA Ram Murti on Facebook. Jagendra Singh, an online journalist, allegedly wrote some posts on facebook, reportedly against the SP MLA Ram Murti over his involvement in illegal activities like bribery, land grabbing and unauthorized mining. The family members also alleged that the police officer, who went to arrest him only set the fire and was dead when was on way to hospital. However, police reported that the journalist committed suicide and denied the charges of setting him on fire. -Kannamsai

Saina knocked out in Indonesian Open Super Series June 05, 2015 19:10

Former World No.1 badminton star Saina Nehwal has lost her quarterfinal match to Wang Shixian in the Indonesian Open super series badminton today in a surprising way. She first has taken over the control of the match with 11-5 lead, but her counterpart Shixian has replied in a stronger way to drawlevel. The figures were 21-16, 12-21, 18-21 in the 69 minute game. While, Parupalli Kashyap, who got better rank has won over the World No. 1 Chen Long with 14—21 21—17 21—14 in the 63 minute game. -Kannamsai

50 hurt and at least 5 casualties in Amtrak Train Derailment in Philadelphia? May 13, 2015 09:44

According to media reports an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia, which originated from New York City to Washington, D.C. with nearly 240 passengers on board. As per initial reports about 50 passengers were wounded and 5 casualties took place. Eight to ten cars derailed completely. Emrgency rescue operation is going on. Amtrak established an emergency number to know about the passengers of the tarin, the hotline number is 1-800-523-9101. -Kannamsai