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The Calcutta High Court Tuesday refused to advance hearing of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's prayer for quashing CBI's notice in connection with its probe in the Saradha chitfund scam. The CBI moved the court of Justice Shivakant Prasad seeking that the hearing, scheduled to be held on July 2, be advanced. Its counsel submitted that early disposal of Kumar's application would help in expediting investigation into the multi-crore scam. Justice Prasad, however, refused to advance... Читать дальше...

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on June 24 a plea seeking urgent steps to protect forests, wildlife and birds from wildfires in Uttarakhand, saying "it is an serious issue and in the meantime, pray for rain". A vacation bench of justices Deepak Gupta and Surya Kant listed the matter for June 24 after the petitioner, advocate Rituparn Uniyal, sought urgent listing of the matter. "We are listing the petition for Monday (June 24). It's a serious issue and in the meantime, you pray for rain," the bench observed. Читать дальше...

A New Zealand man has received a 21-month prison sentence for sharing video of the Christchurch mosque shooting online.

Gold prices on Tuesday jump to the highest levels in more than a year as comments made in Portugal by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi ahead of a meeting of the Federal Reserve is seen as setting the stage for lower interest rates.

Former Disney executive Michael Laney has been sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl. Laney, 73, will serve 81 months for four counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Oregonlive.com reports: [...]

Qi wireless charging docks are a dime a dozen these days. So if you want your desktop to stand out from the crowd, you might want to pick up something a little different. How about a charging station that looks like a giant lollipop?   If Willy Wonka made wireless…

Police and emergency vehicles can keep their vehicles idling for good reasons.

Pahang takes on PKNP in the Liga Super, catch the action LIVE!

ESA will join the world in celebrating the anniversary of the first human Moon landing this summer as European Space Talks take on a lunar theme. Fifty years ago, people were inspired by space as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the Moon. Now our plans to go forward to the Moon and take on dozens of other challenging tasks can inspire a whole new generation. That’s where you come in!

Alitalia unions have sounded the alarm about ongoing uncertainty over the bankrupt carrier’s future after the deadline for a formal bid was pushed back yet again and the lineup of the investors set to take part remained unclear.

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Danish researchers snapped a startling photo of dogs appearing to walk on water which they called ‘more symbolic than scientific,’ as the team was travelling over melted sea ice to retrieve weather equipment in Greenland.

Danish researchers snapped a startling photo of dogs appearing to walk on water which they called ‘more symbolic than scientific,’ as the team was travelling over melted sea ice to retrieve weather equipment in Greenland.

Scotland's First Minister has opened a factory providing support to veterans, which was inspired by a Kent charity.

Experts say that so far, what the US is doing on its southern border with the migrants "is similar to some prior [concentration camp] systems."

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the May housing starts and building permits. CNBC's Steve Liesman joins "Squawk Box" with his analysis.

THE DIVISION 2 Title Update 4 introduces a new Gunner specialisation, complete with a Special Field Research assignment to unlock it.

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What makes this summer fruit so special for diabetics? How else one can add them to their diet other than eating them as is? We have all the answers!

Kraft will direct the $1 million Genesis Prize towards organizations and initiatives aimed at combatting the rise of antisemitism around the world.

Kraft will direct the $1 million Genesis Prize towards organizations and initiatives aimed at combatting the rise of antisemitism around the world.

Hydro, nuclear and other renewable energy resources would provide another 21 per cent of the power

ENGLAND welcome Afghanistan to Old Trafford, looking to cement their place in the top four in the Cricket World Cup. The hosts have three victories so far and are heavy favourites against Rashid Khan and co who have to win – and you can watch this clash on Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event, via the […]