Shah goes scot free, 2 get 6 years RI

MUMBAI, Oct 1: In a significant judgement, a special court today sentenced leading film financier Bharat Shah to one year RI for hiding information from police about links of producer Nasim Rizvi with the underworld but set him free as he had already served over 14 months in jail during the trial..............more

VDC member, civilian shot dead
Army, BSF kill 2 ultras

Excelsior Special Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 1: Four persons including two militants, a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member and a civilian were killed in separate incidents across the region overnight while the militants set ablaze four houses of surrendered militants in Poonch district.............more

Minister, 2 MLAs injured
Naidu escapes attempt on life

TIRUPATI, Oct 1: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today survived an assassination attempt in a series of landmine blasts triggered by Naxalites at the foothills of the famous Venkateswara temple injuring him on the nose, chest and collar bone while leaving a ruling party MLA Rajasekhar Reddy criticially wounded.............more

People’s long wait for train is over
Jammu Mail, Madras Janata being extended to Udhampur

By Sanjeev Pargal

JAMMU, Oct 1: A "dream wait" of the people of Udhampur for arrival of a train is nearing over. By first week of April next year, Jammu Mail and Madras Janata Express are being extended to Udhampur. In addition, Railways authorities are also planning to run a passenger train on the new route..........more

BJP Minority Morcha demands action against Togadia

NEW DELHI, Oct 1: A prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha today demanded "stern legal action" against Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia for his minority-bashing and "filthy statements" which did not spare even the Prime Minister or the Supreme Court................more

8 SIs promoted

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Oct 1: Director General of Police Gopal Sharma today ordered promotion of six Sub-Inspectors of Armed Police to the rank of Inspectors with immediate effect.............more

Rabri acts tough with legislators

PATNA, Oct 1: Inefficient RJD legislators came under fire from Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi who chided them for their "non-performance" and warned them that they will be debarred from getting tickets in the election next time................more

CBI lodges FIR against Inspector.....