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Govt will review Delhi HC ruling on gay sex legalization: Moily

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:46:37 +0100

Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily today said that the government will review the Delhi High Court''s ruling to legalize gay sex among consenting adults.

China has objected to ADB funding for Arunachal irrigation project: Krishna

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:41:00 +0100

External Affairs Minister S.M.Krishna today disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that China had objected to funding by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to an irrigation project in Arunachal Pradesh, which is a clear violation of the ADB charter.

Supreme Court issues notice to center to reply on gay sex verdict by July 20

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:42:06 +0100

A two judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice K. G. Balkrishnan and Justice P Sathasivam today issued notice to the Union Government, to explain its stand on a petition challenging the Delhi High Court’s ruling to legalize gay sex among consenting adults.

Ahmedabad hooch death toll rises to 65

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:39:24 +0100

With the death of 17 more people, the death toll following the consumption of spurious liquor in Ahmedabad rose to 65 on Thursday.

Palin's next hand will determine how well book sales do

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:30:11 +0100

How Sarah Palin plays her next hand, politically or otherwise, will determine how well books about her or written by her will do in the publications market, the Politico reports.

US can 'justify' its drone strike policy in Pak tribal areas: Expert

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:26:11 +0100

The raging region of South Waziristan, where the Pakistan Army has initiated an all out attack on the Taliban’s top commander Baitullah Mehsud, was targeted by US drones twice in less than 24 hours on Wednesday and fourth time in less than a week.

Swat Taliban chief Fazlullah seriously injured: Pak Army

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:22:42 +0100

The Pakistan Army has claimed that Mullah Fazlullah, the chief of the Taliban’s Swat chapter, has been grievously wounded in an attack by security forces.

SC likely to take up plea against legalizing homosexuality

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:09:41 +0100

The Supreme Court is likely to take up the petition filed by astrologer Suresh Kumar Kaushal challenging the Delhi High Court''s ruling to legalize gay sex.

Britney goes braless in Paris

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:55:07 +0100

Britney Spears gave onlookers an eyeful when she stepped out into the streets of Paris without her bra.

Manmohan Singh takes on developed world at G-5 summit

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:02:12 +0100

Addressing the media following the G-5 outreach summit here, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, once again took on the West and blamed it for the current economic meltdown.