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Shivani Bhatnagar murder HC says prosecution couldn’t establish link between Sharma and the killer Two co-accused also set free; third held guilty Delhi Police to challenge verdict in Supreme Court New Delhi, October 12 The Delhi High Court today acquitted former senior IPS officer Ravi Kant Sharma and two others in the 1999 murder of journalist Shivani Bhatnagar for lack of evidence, observing that the Delhi Police had failed to prove his involvement “beyond reasonable doubt”.

J-K interlocutors moot ‘meaningful autonomy’
Submit report to Home Minister Chidambaram
New Delhi, October 12
Advocating “meaningful autonomy” and speedy development, the three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir submitted their report to Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday, a year after they were appointed to draw a roadmap to peace, sources said.

Haryana reels under 6-16 hr power cuts
Chandigarh, October 12
While Haryana’s politicians are engaged in a battle for power in Hisar, residents are struggling with six to sixteen hour power cuts in urban and rural areas.

Our warships will keep going to S China Sea: Antony
New Delhi, October 12
India today made it clear that its naval warships would continue visiting the South China Sea for exercises and to protect Indian interests, despite Chinese claims of sovereignty over the entire sea.

No place for corrupt officers in forces: SC
New Delhi, October 12
The Supreme Court has ruled that corrupt officers had no place in the armed forces as they brought disrepute to the entire organisation. “The armed forces are known for their integrity and reputation. The senior officers of the armed forces are expected to be men of integrity and character.

Special to the tribune Bhabha’s rare assets up for auction in Mumbai Paintings by India’s leading heritage artists are expected to fetch tens of crores when they go under the hammer on the second day on Thursday at a unique auction in Mumbai. Tyeb Mehta’s ‘Untitled’ oil on canvas, painted in 1969 and measuring 59x 49.5 inches, is one of the most sought after items at the auction, which started on Wednesday under the auspices of Pundole’s art gallery.