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Special Judge Arvind Kumar granted the relief to Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar, who appeared before the court in pursuance to summons issued against them, on a personal bond of Rs 2 lakh with a surety of a like amount each and directed them not to leave the country without prior permission of the court. (Photo: File)

Lalu’s daughter Misa, husband granted bail in money laundering case

During the hearing, the ED opposed the bail plea of the accused, saying they indulged in 'very serious' economic offence.

05 Mar 2018 11:06 AM

In March 2014, Punjab and Haryana High court had issued a notice to the central government and Chaturvedi on a petition of the Haryana government challenging this enquiry and the presidential order. (Photo: PTI)

Centre can interfere in disciplinary cases by states against IAS, IPS, IFS officers

The regulations can also be relaxed to deal with the case in a “just and equitable manner”, the affidavit said.

05 Mar 2018 10:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation level talks with Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on Saturday, who is on a three-day India visit. (Photo: AFP)

India, Vietnam to take steps to achieve USD 15 bn trade target by 2020

In joint statement, Vietnamese President applauded PM Modi’s efforts which improved India’s ranking in the ‘ease of doing business’.

05 Mar 2018 10:15 AM

The death toll in Sunday night's clash between militants and Army troops in a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir's southern Shopian district has risen to six. (Photo: Representational | File)

J&K: 2 LeT militants, 4 others gunned down in Shopian crossfire

Following these six killings massive protests have erupted in several parts of Shopian.

05 Mar 2018 10:07 AM

Prasar Bharati Chairman A Surya Prakash had earlier said that the public broadcaster had to pay staff salaries for January and February out of its contingency funds as the ministry led by Smriti Irani had not released the funds. (Photo: PTI)

After debate over salaries, Prasar Bharti CEO defends Smriti Irani

The Wire had earlier claimed that the delay in release of funds was due to alleged standoff between the Prasar Bharati and the I&B ministry.

05 Mar 2018 9:02 AM

Prasar Bharati CEO SS Vempati put out another tweet which read, "Rs 208 crores were released by @prasarbharati towards salaries for on 28th February 2018 from IEBR reserves." (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Prasar Bharati released Rs 208 cr for staff salaries from reserves, says CEO

'The Wire' had claimed that the delay in release of funds was due to alleged standoff between the Prasar Bharati and the I&B ministry.

05 Mar 2018 8:29 AM

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: AP)

Freedom of navigation is a must, says Vietnam President

The president’s remarks come a day after India and Vietnam vowed to join hands for thriving Indo-Pacific rule-based regional security.

05 Mar 2018 5:41 AM

Wang Chi (centre) with his friends in his hometown after he returned to China.

Amid tears, Chinese ‘spy’ returns to motherland

Having led an anonymous life in a foreign country for over 50 years, Wang Chi’s ‘exile’ culminated in a pleasant homecoming.

05 Mar 2018 4:40 AM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: PTI)

Shivraj Singh Chouhan sets up panel for simultaneous polls

The panel also comprising another minister, retired bureaucrats, academicians and journalists was expected to submit its report within six months.

05 Mar 2018 4:36 AM

Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, key accused in Punjab National Bank scam. (Photo: PTI)

PNB scam: CBI, ED push for red corner notice on duo

Sources further said the quantum of the alleged fraud perpetrated in the bank by Modi and Choksi stands close to $2 billion.

05 Mar 2018 4:33 AM

In the last several Assembly elections, the Congress has laid stress on the condition of the economy.

Congress to challenge BJP over jobs, agriculture

In the upcoming second part of the Budget session of Parliament, the Congress will raise the issues of unemployment and agrarian crisis.

05 Mar 2018 4:27 AM

Cloud over Vasundhara Raje’s job creation claims

The Congress was quick to spot the contradiction as providing job is not same as providing skills.

05 Mar 2018 3:52 AM

The bill to target fugitive economic offenders was approved by the Union Cabinet following the escape of diamond merchant Nirav Modi and other accused in the over Rs 12,700 crore PNB scam.

Opposition will target govt over PNB scam, I&B row

The Congress is also expected to raise the issue of its leaders being targeted by the CBI or other enforcement agencies.

05 Mar 2018 1:03 AM

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) which tracks such incidents of cyber attacks, however does not maintain any data related to losses incurred by Indian companies owing to such violations.

13 per cent rise in cyber violations in 2014-16 sets alarm bells ringing

CERT-In on its part issues alerts and advisories regarding latest cyber threats and counter measures to protect computers on regular basis.

05 Mar 2018 12:56 AM

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