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Despite being within the warranty period, Marwar Motors allegedly charged the farmer for each repair. When the tractor broke down for the fifth time, a frustrated Jeetu parked it outside the agency and set it ablaze In a shocking incident in Rajasthan’s Dholpur, a farmer set his tractor on fire outside the Marwar Motor Agency, the dealership…

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it has framed the “Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-Going Girls,” which was approved by the Union Health Ministry on November 2, 2024, in response to a PIL seeking free sanitary pads and better facilities for female students. The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the “Menstrual…

A recent video from the Indian Army’s Leh based 14 Corps showcases their unwavering dedication, as they transport a 1,200 kg air defense gun to a high-altitude post. Leh: In the unforgiving landscape of Ladakh, Indian soldiers stationed at height of 17,800 feet, stand as sentinels of resilience, braving temperatures as low as -50 degrees Celsius. A…

DRDO on Tuesday conducted the maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). Bhubaneswar: In a major boost for Indian defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday conducted the maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.…

Rahul Chaudhary, a native of Meerut district and an English graduate, was growing a variety of cannabis in planters in his flat on the 10th floor with a sophisticated cultivation setup, they said. Noida: A Greater Noida resident was arrested on Tuesday after he was found illegally cultivating cannabis inside his apartment in a housing society, police…

Addressing a press conference at the Manipur Press Club today, the convenor of the organization, Thokchom Sujata, expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and unrest in the region. The powerful women’s organization Imagi Meira in Manipur has once again called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and bring about a permanent solution to the ongoing…

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken a significant step to curb stubble burning by issuing orders to ensure the imposition of revised Environmental Compensation (EC) in cases of stubble burning instances. In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of…

Ministry of Defence said that the ‘Antariksha Abhyas’ is a three-day exercise. “It is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff from 11 to 13 November,” the ministry said. India has initiated its first-ever space exercise called ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ which is being hosted by the Defence Space Agency. Ministry of…

At least 1o militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district. Imphal: In a major breakthrough, 10 militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Monday. Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were also reportedly injured in the gunfight at Jakurador Karong in the Borobekra sub-division. The…

SC notice to Centre on plea for robust policy for establishing a mandatory age verification system at all points of alcohol sale across country. Direct mandatory biometric age-match checks at liquor vends, bars, pubs and other watering holes, says PIL. This could be a major development which may pave way for addressing the growing concerns of underage…

The Enforcement Directorate is probing a large syndicate operating across Jharkhand and West Bengal that is facilitating the illegal infiltration. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday launched raids in 17 locations across Jharkhand and West Bengal in connection with a money laundering probe involving illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals, people familiar with the development said. The federal…

The division bench of High Court comprising senior judges Dinesh Mehta and Vineet Kumar Mathur had given orders on the application moved by Asaram. Self proclaimed godman Asaram who is serving life imprisonment in the rape case of a minor has been granted parole for 30 days for treatment at a private Ayurvedic hospital located at Bhagat…

The people who witnessed the shameful act of the police constable were stunned by his actions and few people began recording a video of the incident. The police constable showed no sign of embarrassment, despite being filmed by the people present at the spot. A shameful video has come to the fore tarnishing the image of the…

A Delhi government report reveals that nearly a quarter of all deaths in the capital in 2023 were due to infectious diseases like cholera and tuberculosis. Infections Cause 24 of Delhi Deaths in 2023 Delhi: A new report from the Delhi government has revealed that infectious and parasitic diseases were responsible for nearly 24 percent of all…

Witnesses reported that the man, appearing to be intoxicated, climbed the high-tension pole near a metro station and began dancing, despite the dangers of the live wires. A large crowd quickly gathered at the scene, some urging him to come down, while others recorded the incident on their phones. In a bizarre turn of events, a man…

S Jaishankar said while a lot of countries are nervous about the US, following the return of Donald Trump as President, India is not one among them. Asserting that India is not among the nations nervous about Donald Trump’s return to the White House, India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar underscored that the emerging trend is…

The company stated that the delivery partner did not work on Diwali, and his income figures reported in the video do not reflect the actual earnings. Online food delivery platform Zomato has responded to a viral video in which a delivery person claimed to have earned only Rs 300 while fulfilling orders on Diwali. The Meerut-based Zomato…

When I ask the creator of the hit Korean drama Squid Game about reports that he was so stressed while shooting the first series he lost six teeth, he quickly corrects me. “It was eight or nine,” he laughs. Hwang Dong-hyuk is speaking to me on set as he films the second series of his dystopian Netflix…

Officials of the state who carry out or sanction such unlawful action must be proceeded against for disciplinary action, the top Court said. “Justice through bulldozers” is unknown to any civilized system of jurisprudence and simply unacceptable under the rule of law, the Supreme Court recently said while criticizing the trend of punitive demolition of constructions in…

A 31-year-old school teacher and mother of three children belonging to the Hmar community was allegedly targetted by a group of Meitei armed men at Zairawn village in Jiribam district as her husband and the children managed to flee. Guwahati: The killing of two women, one belonging to Hmar and another to the Meitei community, in less…

The 25-year-old accused, who was a classmate of the man’s daughter, fired one round with the airgun causing injury to the victim’s right eye Hyderabad: A man allegedly shot at and injured the 57-year-old father of his woman friend with an airgun on Sunday, angry over the latter sending his daughter to the US to “break their…

Intensifying violence in the region. Militants attacked multiple villages, including Thamnapokpi, Yaingangpokpi, Sabungkhok and Sanasabi, firing on civilians from hilltops overlooking the valley. Armed militants launched a series of targeted attacks across Imphal East district in trouble torn Manipur early Sunday morning. Intensifying violence in the region. Militants attacked multiple villages, including Thamnapokpi, Yaingangpokpi, Sabungkhok and Sanasabi,…

The radio service uses new technology to reach areas outside its bases, using shortwave radio frequencies, encrypted internet protocols such as VPNs or Tor networks, online platforms, and encrypted applicatins to circumvent shutdown attempts by security agencies. The Islamic State (ISIS) has intensified its recruitment strategies on the global scale by using its Al-Bayan radio station, once…

The 60-kilometre track will enable advanced testing of rolling stock which includes high-speed trials for bullet trains, and introduce new capabilities in railway infrastructure. Once it becomes operational, the track will accommodate speeds of up to 230 kmph, marking a milestone for high-speed rail testing in India. India’s first dedicated railway test track, under construction in Rajasthan,…

New Delhi has repeatedly defended its purchases from Russia as necessary to keep prices in check in the developing country of 1.42 billion people. New Delhi: Global oil prices “would have hit the roof” if big importer India had not bought oil from Russia following the Ukraine war, India’s oil minister said, adding that prices would determine…

The processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday. Ottawa: Canada has ended with immediate effect the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international…

Doubts about the Baku CoP emanate primarily from the uncertainties caused by the two wars raging in the neighbourhood. As the year-end approaches, governments and representatives of industry, businesses and civil society are gearing up for the annual United Nations climate conference, commonly known as the Conference of Parties (CoP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on…

Mangroves are considered an important ecosystem as they are host to both marine and freshwater animals. Hubballi: Like his ancestors, Rathnakar Tandel, a fisher from Karwar, stands at the mouth of River Kali during Noolu Hunnime (a full moon day in August) each year to offer coconut and a sacred thread to the sea. After the annual…

For Justice Khanna, who started his career as an advocate at the Tis Hazari court, a district court in Delhi, it has been a long journey. New Delhi: Supreme Court’s senior most judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna is going to be the next Chief Justice of India with effect from November 11, 2024. He will be the 51…

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud warned against the danger of selective demolitions as acts of reprisal and called for accountability of state officials involved in such actions. He argued that this unlawful ‘bulldozer justice’ should lead to disciplinary and criminal actions. In his final judgment before retiring as Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud held…

During his eight-year stint at the Supreme Court, Justice Chandrachud has authored over 600 judgments and been part of more than 1,200 benches. Justice DY Chandrachud, the 50th Chief Justice of India, will demit office on November 10, leaving behind a legacy of landmark verdicts. Born on November 11, 1959, he comes from a family with a…

Uncover the emotional healing powers of this vibrant green stone and learn how to maintain its radiant energy Peridot is a striking green gemstone, a variety of the mineral olivine. It has been valued for its vibrant colour and association with light and beauty for centuries. Known for its bright, lime-green hue, peridot is often called the…

The recovered weapons have been secured in a storage facility, and the district administration has sent a formal notification to the Archaeological Department for further examination. In a surprising discovery, a large cache of historical weapons believed to be from the 1857 Indian Rebellion has been unearthed during plowing in a field in Shahjahanpur. The recovered weapons…

Responding to a question on the ban, Jaiswal had said: ‘This happened just an hour or so, a few hours after this particular handle carried the news conference of external affairs minister along with Penny Wong’ An Australian news outlet focusing on South Asia on Friday broke its silence on Canada banning its social media content purportedly…

A video posted on X by BJP’s IT Cell chief Amit Malviya lists the range of opulent items found at the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence. It was vacated by Arvind Kejriwal after he stepped down as Chief Minister in October. The BJP has alleged that the inventory list prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD) of the…

Justin Trudeau acknowledged the presence of a Khalistan support base within Canada but quickly added that they do not represent the Sikh community as a whole. As the diplomatic standoff between India and Canada continues, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has admitted for the first time the presence of Khalistanis in his country. In an unexpected statement, Trudeau acknowledged the presence…

The vehicle was covered with a green cloth, and the family members bid farewell by performing puja and showering rose petals as priests chanted mantras. A farmer’s family in Gujarat’s Amreli district has become the talk of the town after they held a grand burial event for their “lucky” car. Nearly 1,500 people, including seers and spiritual…

Without directly naming Freshworks, Vembu’s post aligns closely with recent developments at the Chennai-based SaaS competitor, which posted a 22% revenue increase but announced the layoff of 13% of its workforce. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu didn’t hold back his criticism following Freshworks’ decision to lay off 660 employees, calling out what he sees as “naked greed” in…

Many women’s rights activists have voiced support for this well-meaning mandate, arguing that a space free of men will reduce “discomfort” and open up new job opportunities for women. The Uttar Pradesh State Women’s Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping policy to “safeguard” women by mandating female-only trainers, tailors, and gym instructors, complete with background checks on…

Air India has reportedly cancelled multiple flights between India and North America during the peak winter season, affecting popular routes like Delhi-San Francisco, Delhi-Washington, and Delhi-Toronto. Air India reportedly cancelled several flights during the peak winter season between India and North America, according to media reports. This comes just after the airline deployed its A350 aircraft on…

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from Bengaluru/Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka here. Track the real-time developments of major events from India’s IT capital on November 8, 2024. Nikhil Kamath’s Namma Bengaluru challenge for future of tech capital: What is it all about?…

Hardeep Singh Puri emphasised that Russian oil was not subject to sanctions, but only a price cap, which he assured Indian entities had adhered to. India’s decision to buy oil from Russia amid global uncertainties helped avert a potential spike in global oil prices, Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in a post…

A total of 19 premises of these “preferred” vendors located in Delhi, Gurugram and Panchkula (Haryana), Hyderabad (Telangana) and Bengaluru (Karnataka) were covered as part of the action, the sources said. The Enforcement Directorate Thursday conducted searches against some of the “main vendors” operating on platforms of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart as part of a foreign…

The Delhi High Court held the lawyer guilty of using “deplorable and derogatory language” which was “clearly contemptuous” against judicial officers, high court judges and the court. The Delhi High Court has held a lawyer guilty of criminal contempt, sentencing him to four months’ imprisonment for “scandalising and lowering the dignity” of courts through his remarks against…

Asking media houses to exercise “due editorial discretion”, the army said requested them to “verify and authenticate facts” before putting out such information in the public domain The Indian Army on Thursday dismissed media reports about obstacles in the disengagement process with China across the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Asking media houses to exercise…

The crime branch of the Mumbai Police on Thursday made two more arrests in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique. The crime branch of the Mumbai Police on Thursday made two more arrests in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddique. The two arrested individuals, identified as Aditya Gudankar and Rafiq Shaikh, were presented…

After slow progress initially, work in Maharashtra for the bullet train project is underway in full swing now. Last month, the NHSRCL invited bids for the ‘Design, Supply and Construction of Track and Track related Works including Testing and Commissioning for Double Line High-Speed Railway’ in the state It is difficult to accommodate a new infrastructure project…

According to police investigation, Rs 82 lakh was deposited across 77 bank accounts, with funds also transferred to the HDFC Bank branch in Rupana village. The funds were withdrawn from the bank using three cheques, all made payable to a woman named Sunita, who never visited the bank The Cyber Thana Police in Haryana’s Panchkula have arrested…

The High Court said it was satisfied that the union government had adhered to requisite norms for the conferment of the award. The Madras High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by a lawyer seeking a direction to the Central government to revoke the Padma award conferred upon spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev…

Biden had allowed the restrictions imposed by Trump on the grant of non-immigrant US visas to lapse in March 2021. New Delhi: Even the incoming administration of Donald Trump in Washington DC will have to make a distinction between mobility and immigration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, amid speculation that the professionals from India…

The victims, identified as Nazir Ahmad and Kuldeep Kumar, were reportedly kidnapped from their residences in a remote village of Kishtwar district by a group of armed militants. According to sources, the militants shot dead them in Kuntwara forest area of Kishtwar. Srinagar: Two village defence guards (VDGs) were reportedly shot dead by militants after being kidnapped…

A rectangular bar, one triangular and another uneven-shaped gold bar weighing 957.57 grams in total were extracted from the gold paste recovered from the passenger. New Delhi: A man was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport here on Thursday for allegedly smuggling into the country around one kg of gold concealed in his rectum, the…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a pan India search operation on Thursday targeting premises of key vendors associated with e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart. The ED is investigating these vendors for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), focusing on potential foreign exchange rule breaches by vendors on these major platforms. The Enforcement Directorate (ED)…

PM warmly congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the United States of America as well as Republican Party’s success in the Congressional elections. He highlighted that his spectacular and resounding victory reflected the deep trust of the American people in his leadership and vision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dialed President-elect Donald Trump…

Muzaffarnagar, Hapur, Meerut, Charkhi Dadri, Greater Noida, and Bahadurgarh— all situated within the National Capital Region (NCR)– were among top 10 polluted cities in the country Delhi has once again emerged as India’s “most polluted city” in October 2024, according to a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Besides Delhi, Ghaziabad,…

In a fire incident that broke out at Bhugaon Steel company in Wardha district on Wednesday, 16 workers were injured. In a fire incident that broke out at Bhugaon Steel company in Wardha district on Wednesday, 16 workers were injured. All the injured workers have been admitted to the hospital, with one reported to be in critical…

The operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district ended on Thursday with the killing of one terrorist and recovery of arms and ammunition from the slain militants, officials said. The operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Kupwara district ended on Thursday with the killing of one terrorist and recovery of arms and ammunition…

So far, the health officials said that 327 cases of dengue have been reported in the district till date, though no patient has died of the vector-borne disease yet this year. In light of the increasing cases of dengue Karnal MLA Jagmohan Anand, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting of the health department regarding the vacant chief medical…

Indian Consulate in Canada cancelled the scheduled consular camps after the security agencies conveyed their “inability to provide minimum security protection”. The Indian Consulate in Canada has cancelled the scheduled consular camps to issue life certificates after the security agencies conveyed their “inability to provide minimum security protection” to the organisers of the camp, the Consulate General…

The agency had started its search operations at 20 locations in connection with the case, in which a former aide of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Pankaj Mishra, is also an FIR-named accused, they said. The CBI has seized cash amounting to more than ₹ 13 lakh and jewellery worth about ₹ 52 lakh from former district…

While JKC has staked its claim in the ownership of the airline, the creditors urged the Supreme Court to use its inherent powers under Article 142 to liquidate the company. The Supreme Court will on Thursday (November 7) deliver its verdict in the dispute over the ownership of Jet Airways between Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC) and a…

“I have spoken to him (Amit Shah). He has called me (for a meeting). I cannot talk much about it, but the meeting will take place,” the father of the deceased woman medic at the RG Kar Hospital told reporters on Wednesday. The father of the deceased woman medic of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital…

In total, over 65 lakh passengers have benefited from special trains operated by Indian Railways to accommodate the increased travel demand. Indian Railways transported around 3 crore passengers in just 24 hours on 4th November 2024 including both, suburban and non-suburban passengers. “This is a staggering number, surpassing the combined population of Australia and New Zealand, highlighting…

Exchange of fire is going on and both operations are in progress. An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday. Based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants, a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces during the night in Margi area…

Speaking at yesterday’s discussion organised by The Indian Express, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud answered many pressing issues and controversies including whether the Supreme Court stands true to the ‘bail is the rule, jail an exception’ principle. Set to demit the office on November 10, CJI was asked by Apurva Vishwanath, The Indian Express, what institutional…

With around 10 crore people expected to travel to Prayagraj by train for Mahakumbh early next year, several measures, including the installation of face recognition cameras, are being taken to enhance security at the nine railway stations here. For the first time, the Prayagraj Railway Division will install face recognition (FR) cameras alongside CCTV at railway stations,…

Deven Mehta claimed that the attackers shattered his car windows, threw stones and threatened him and a woman inside his vehicle – all while a traffic police officer allegedly looked on without intervening. A Bengaluru man recently recounted a harrowing experience in which his car was attacked by a group of men in the middle of a…

The ISRO chief spoke of the challenges for the space sector in India, as well as the possibility of it contributing 10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product one day. New Delhi: An Indian on the Moon is an inspirational moment, as is an Indian in Space, even an Indian-made Space Station. In the past, it was…

Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform the ritual holy bath, a significant part of the festival dedicated to the Sun God. As the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional ‘Nahay Khay’ on Tuesday, a disturbing sight marred the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi.…

Muzaffarnagar, Hapur, Meerut, Charkhi Dadri, Greater Noida, and Bahadurgarh— all situated within the National Capital Region (NCR)– were among top 10 polluted cities in the country Delhi has once again emerged as India’s “most polluted city” in October 2024, according to a study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Besides Delhi, Ghaziabad,…

Sharda Sinha, who was undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Delhi, died on Tuesday night. She was 72. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief at the death of famous folk singer Sharda Sinha, and said her demise is an irreparable loss to the music world. In a post on X, he noted that her folk songs in Maithili…

The Court made the observation while quashing charges of identity theft and obscenity against a man accused of defaming his brother-in-law through posts allegedly made from a fake Facebook account created by him. The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad Bench recently ruled that printed screenshots of defamatory Facebook posts will not be sufficient to prove that they were…

Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the two recent petrol bomb incidents targeting Shiv Sena leaders with the arrest of four members of terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) module being operated by foreign-based individuals Harjit Singh alias Laddi and Sabi. Punjab police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the two recent petrol bomb incidents…

The online sale of t-shirts with pictures jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on popular retail fashion platform Meesho and Teeshopper has led to outrage with netizens condemning glamourising of criminals. The online sale of t-shirts with pictures jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi on popular retail fashion platform Meesho and Teeshopper has led to outrage with netizens condemning glamourising of…

The incident has increased tensions between Canada and India, and between Sikh separatists and Indian diplomats. India foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Canada on Monday was deeply concerning. “What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was obviously deeply concerning,” he told reporters in the Australian capital…

IAF MIG-29 Jet crashed in Agra on Monday. The Incident took place near Songa village. Agra: The Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district on Monday. The incident took place near Songa village. The pilot reportedly ejected safely. The video of the incident also surfaced online. The plane had reportedly taken…

After Demchok, the Indian Army conducted its first successful patrol in Depsang on Monday. Patrolling was done at traditional patrolling points in Despang. Leh: Days after India and China reached a disengagement agreement along the Line of Control (LAC), the armies of both nations completed joint verification patrolling in Demchok and Depsang on Monday. After Demchok, the…

According to sources, an initial probe has found that Sajjad and Danish had conducted reconnaissance of force camps and were planning grenade attacks. After a long period, Srinagar saw a grenade attack on Sunday, but that is not the only incident. Sources in the security grid have found that grenade attacks may be the latest strategy to…

The Cali Fund aims to finance biodiversity conservation and reward those who are frontline protectors of biodiversity such as indigenous people and forest dwellers Big pharma, cosmetics, nutraceutical, and biotechnology industries that use digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic resources will have to share a minuscule share of their profits to raise money for biodiversity conservation globally.…

A police officer in Imphal said five insurgents of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) were arrested from Charangpat Mayai Leikai in Thoubal. The security forces arrested six insurgents from two banned groups and a member of the Meitei armed group Arambai Tenggol in the last 24 hours in Manipur, the police said on Monday. The…

The Allahabad High Court had declared the 2004 Uttar Pradesh madrassa law as “unconstitutional” and violative of secularism. Thousands of madrassa students across Uttar Pradesh may get to know today which way their education will go as the Supreme Court decides if the madrassa law, scrapped by the Allahabad High Court, should stay or not. Here are…

The Supreme Court on Monday demanded answers from the Delhi government on how its ban on bursting firecrackers to curb pollution was flouted during Diwali celebrations in the national capital [In Re: Commission for Air Quality Management]. A Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih today took a serious view of newspaper reports that…

“The Customs laws of India do not insist that Michelangelo’s David be fully clothed before he passes through our Customs Borders,” the Court added. The Bombay High Court recently ordered the release of seven paintings by renowned Indian artists Francis Newton Souza and Akbar Padamsee, while admonishing the customs officials for confiscating such artwork on the ground…

The Supreme Court, in its 2006 ruling on police reforms, urged state governments to enact new police legislation to maintain police independence and safeguard citizen rights under the rule of law. The Uttar Pradesh government now has the authority to appoint the Director General of Police (DGP) at the state level. In a recent cabinet meeting chaired…

Following the PM’s visit at the CJI residence, opposition parties led by the Congress and a section of lawyers had raised concerns over propriety and separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive. The BJP, on the other hand, dismissed the criticism as unwarranted and said it was a “part of our culture”. Addressing questions over…

The attack, which left the vendor injured, took place at a restaurant on Delhi Road and the assault was captured on camera. The footage has since gone viral on social media. In a shocking incident, a mobile phone vendor was assaulted by the son of a former MLA and his associates in the Nagar Kotwali area in…

Vijay’s party TVK, in its resolution, said states should be given full freedom. That’s how NEET can be removed from Tamil Nadu. Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay’s party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) today passed resolution against National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), saying education should be moved from Concurrent list to State list to devise a permanent solution for…

Terrorists lobbed a grenade at a CRPF bunker near a crowded flea market in Srinagar on Sunday, injuring at least 11 civilians. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday took strong note of a grenade attack in Srinagar and directed the Union Territory’s top police officer and other security officials to give a “forceful response…

The AAP said that the second phase will cover all Delhi assembly constituencies in November and December Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched the second phase of his padyatra from Rajouri Garden, west Delhi, and said that the upcoming Delhi assembly elections are a decisive choice for the people between “preserving Delhi’s…

Condemning the recent lathi charge violence against advocates in Ghaziabad Court, allegedly at the behest of the District and Sessions Judge, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association today passed a resolution deciding to file a criminal contempt case against the Judicial Officer (Judge Anil Kumar-X). In its resolution, the Allahabad HCBA also decided to abstain from judicial…

Police have registered a case under sections relating to attempt to murder and obstructing a public servant in his duty In a shocking case of rash driving on the streets of Delhi, a car jumped a red signal, hit two traffic policemen and kept moving with the cops hanging on to the bonnet. Visuals show the Maruti…

Amit Shah expressed confidence that the NDA would form the government in Jharkhand, claiming it would win at least 52 out of 81 assembly seats based on the calculations from the recently held Lok Sabha elections. Attacking the Hemant Soren-led JMM coalition for “fuelling Naxalism,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the Prime Minister…