SC asks complainant to seek early hearing of Rahul Gandhi plea NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said “all are treated equally” after the complainant’s counsel in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the matter had not been listed for hearing for a long time.The top court … Read more
Kerala CM counters BJP over case against journalist NEW DELHI: Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday rejected the BJP’s allegation that the UDF government was resorting to “Talibanism” by registering a case against a television journalist, dismissing the charge amid a political row over the action.Satheesan said the BJP itself had been filing … Read more
GBA chief Maheshwar Rao clarified that no notice was issued to Prof CNR Rao over a discrepancy in his electoral roll entry NEW DELHI: No notice was issued to Bharat Ratna awardee and renowned scientist Prof C N R Rao over a discrepancy in his name in the electoral roll during the ongoing Special Intensive … Read more
Defence minister Rajnath Singh being greeted by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo and discussed the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries, including cooperation to ensure the safety, security, peace and … Read more
The groups called for support, protection and compensation for Vikram’s family and urged authorities to protect them from intimidation, harassment or further victimisation. NEW DELHI: A group of civil society and human rights organisations has condemned the death of Manipuri music teacher and singer Chongtham Vikram, who was allegedly killed by a mob in Delhi … Read more
The allegedly fugitive businessman has claimed that the Indian Government has been grossly unjust to him (Photo: Agencies). NEW DELHI: Vijay Mallya said he is legally barred from leaving the UK, claiming his innocence on Wednesday, in a series of posts on X.The allegedly fugitive businessman has claimed that the Indian Government has been grossly … Read more
NEW DELHI: National Investigation Agency has not dropped terror investigation against US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals, news agency ANI reported citing sources.ANI reported that the central probing agency has investigating into offences under the UAPA against all the accused.“NIA has filed a chargesheet under the Immigration and Foreigners Act (IFA) because … Read more
BJP to launch month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ nationwide to mark 25 years of PM Modi’s parliamentary political journey. (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: The BJP will launch a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ on September 17 to mark PM Modi completing 25 years in public service, with programmes ranging from blood donation and cleanliness drives to exhibitions, … Read more
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday condemned strikes by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabian oil and civilian facilities, saying that such attacks undermine regional security.Also Read | ‘Attack on one is attack on all’: Pakistan warns Houthis, invokes Mecca defence pact“India condemns attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian … Read more
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday took cognisance of Greater Noida executive magistrate’s notice to a 2nd year law student for participating in a protest led by Cockroach Janata Party.Though the notice was withdrawn, the apex court said that it is a serious matter as its September 1 pan-India direction barred action against students.According to … Read more