HC grants bail to ex-DGP in case of fabricating evidence

The Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to ex-DGP RB Sreekumar in a case of fabricating evidence to frame people in connection with the 2002 riots, nearly two weeks after the Supreme Court allowed the bail plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad in the same case. The court of Justice Ilesh Vora… Continue reading HC grants bail to ex-DGP in case of fabricating evidence

Varanasi court grants additional 4 weeks to ASI to complete Gyanvapi survey

File photo of the Gyanvapi Mosque (Photo: PTI) A Varanasi court on Friday granted additional four weeks to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for completing the scientific survey on the Gyanvapi mosque that stands next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple here. Hearing a plea by the ASI, District Judge A K Vishvesha… Continue reading Varanasi court grants additional 4 weeks to ASI to complete Gyanvapi survey

L.A. County gave up on a mental health program — and is handing back millions in grants

It seemed like any other night. Silverio Lujan’s teenage daughter was distant and listless. Then, before he knew it, she had a fistful of pills and a knife in her hand and threatened to end her life. Panic-stricken, he dialed 911. After an evaluation, an intensive-care team from a local nonprofit quickly intervened with Lujan,… Continue reading L.A. County gave up on a mental health program — and is handing back millions in grants