India

Karnataka HC tells Indian Couple in Germany to Follow Hague Convention on Adoption

26 Jan 2024 04:15 AM IST

The Karnataka High Court has directed a couple from India to adhere to the Hague Convention and apply for a ‘Conformity Certificate’ for their adopted child through German authorities, as the husband is a resident of that country. The couple had approached the High Court seeking a directive to the

Hope Regions Embroiled in conflicts find Peaceful Solution: Prez Murmu

26 Jan 2024 04:13 AM IST

Noting that many conflicts have emerged around the world in recent times and several parts of it have been suffering from violence, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday hoped that the regions embroiled in conflicts will find a peaceful way to resolve conflicts and bring about peace. In her Address to

SC grants protection from arrest to Umar Ansari

26 Jan 2024 04:08 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted protection from arrest to Umar Ansari, son of politician Mukhtar Ansari, in a criminal case related to the 2022 assembly elections. Umar Ansari is accused of violating the model code of conduct during the elections. The bench, comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and P K

Sangrur Court stays AAP leader Aman Arora’s conviction till Jan 31

26 Jan 2024 03:46 AM IST

A court in Sangrur district, Punjab, granted interim relief on Thursday by staying the conviction of Punjab Cabinet minister Aman Arora in a 2008 assault case until January 31, 2024. The District and Sessions judge issued the stay in response to a petition filed by Minister Arora seeking relief from

Dense fog likely in Delhi on Republic Day morning

26 Jan 2024 03:42 AM IST

Moderate to dense fog conditions are likely in parts of the national capital in the early hours on Republic day, the weather department predicted, issuing an ‘orange alert’ for Friday. Delhi on Thursday recorded a minimum temperature of 4.8 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season’s average, the India Meteorological

NDMC to partner with coaching centre to provide free NEET, JEE classes

26 Jan 2024 03:40 AM IST

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) plans to tie-up with a reputed coaching centre to provide free NEET and JEE preparatory classes to 100 meritorious students studying at its schools and the Navyug schools, officials said. It will be a two-year integrated coaching for students studying in Class XI at

Congress wants WB CM Mamata Banerjee to join yatra: Jairam Ramesh

26 Jan 2024 03:37 AM IST

As the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered West Bengal today, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday that he is very confident that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee too wants to defeat the BJP, adding, “We especially want CM herself to come, even if that is for 10-15

Justice PB Varale Sworn-in as SC Judge, Achieving Full Strength of 34 Judges

26 Jan 2024 03:33 AM IST

Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P B Varale was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administering the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Supreme Court premises, a day after the Centre approved his appointment to the

I.N.D.I.A. bloc will fight ‘Anyay’ together: Rahul Gandhi

26 Jan 2024 03:29 AM IST

As the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Bengal, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi adopted a conciliatory tone saying that the I.N.D.I.A. bloc will fight ‘Anyay’ together. The comments come a day after senior opposition leader Mamata Banerjee vowed that she would fight the Lok Sabha polls alone in her state. The

Jagadish Shettar’s ‘Ghar Wapsi’ to BJP irks Congress leaders

26 Jan 2024 03:26 AM IST

Former Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar returned to the BJP after a nine-month stint in the Congress party. Shettar, who had quit the BJP after being denied a ticket to contest the Assembly polls last May, landed in BJP headquarters in Delhi on Thursday and rejoined the party in the

Fulfilling young generation’s aspirations will be my guarantee: PM

26 Jan 2024 03:23 AM IST

Aiming to reach out to the youth, especially the first-time voters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said each vote shall decide the direction and pace of the country’s development at a time when we are aiming for ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 and gave his personal guarantee to fulfil young

Delhi metro services to commence at 4 am on Republic Day

25 Jan 2024 15:54 PM IST

On the occasion of 75th Republic Day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has anounced that the metro services will operate from 4 am on all line to help the citizens reach ‘Kartavya Path’ on time to witness the grand event on 6 January,, 2024. As per the Delhi Metro Rail