India

HC seeks ED response on AAP Leader Sanjay Singh’s bail plea

09 Jan 2024 03:37 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response of the ED on a bail plea filed by AAP MP Sanjay Singh. Singh is under arrest in connection with a money laundering case related to the ‘scam’ associated with the Delhi excise policy. A single bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma

RSS, VHP invite CM Shinde to Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration

09 Jan 2024 03:11 AM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday extended an invite to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to attend the idol consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. RSS leader Ajay Joshi and VHP’s Sanjay Dhavalikar met Shinde at his residence in Thane

12 states report 682 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 by Jan 7

09 Jan 2024 03:05 AM IST

The number of cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states till January 7 rose to 682, official sources said on Monday. They said 199 cases have been reported from Karnataka, 148 from Kerala, 139 from Maharashtra, 47 from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 30 from Andhra Pradesh, 30 from

ED says Bengal ration scam worth at least Rs 10,000 crore

09 Jan 2024 03:00 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has said that its investigations till now have revealed that the ration distribution scam in West Bengal is to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore out of which at least Rs 2,000 crore was transferred to Dubai. It is also likely to seek the help of the

Rahul says SC verdict showed country who gives patronage to criminals

09 Jan 2024 02:17 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday slammed the BJP over the Supreme Court quashing the Gujarat government’s decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, saying the verdict has shown once again who the ‘’protector of criminals’’ is. Earlier in the day, the apex court said the

Trinamool on the offensive after supporters target ED, CRPF officers

09 Jan 2024 02:15 AM IST

Amid the furore over the assault on ED officials and their CRPF escorts in West Bengal on Friday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that those questioning West Bengal’s law and order situation were trying to malign the State, even as her close associate and State Finance Minister Chandrima

500 Sirsa students write to PM, CM alleging sexual harassment

09 Jan 2024 02:12 AM IST

500 female college students from Sirsa, Haryana, petition PM Modi and CM Khattar alleging sexual harassment by a Chaudhary Devi Lal University professor. They demand his suspension and an inquiry by a retired High Court judge. Copies were sent to VC Dr. Ajmer Singh Malik, Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Home Minister

AAP, Congress discuss Lok Sabha seat-sharing amid alliance uncertainty

09 Jan 2024 02:10 AM IST

I.N.D.I.A. alliance partner Aam Adami Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, and the Congress Party meet in the national capital on January 8, 2024, to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in 2024. However, the decision on seat-sharing is yet to be taken, said senior Congress leader Mukul

MakeMyTrip Reports 3,400% Increase in Lakshadweep Searches, Faces Calls to Suspend Maldives Bookings

08 Jan 2024 17:36 PM IST

MakeMyTrip, an online travel company, revealed a staggering 3,400% surge in searches related to Lakshadweep following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island. In response to this interest in Indian beaches, the company announced the launch of a ‘Beaches of India’ campaign on the platform, featuring special offers and

Former Maldivian FM Denounces Derogatory Comments, Calls for De-escalation Amid Diplomatic Strain with India

08 Jan 2024 17:02 PM IST

Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon has sharply criticized a series of racist and disparaging comments made by Maldivian politicians in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Maumoon condemned the offensive remarks and urged for a quick resolution to the

SC Grants Extension of Interim Bail to AAP Leader Satyendar Jain in Money Laundering Case

08 Jan 2024 16:42 PM IST

The Supreme Court has extended the interim bail granted to AAP leader Satyendar Jain until further orders in connection with a money laundering case. The decision was made by a bench comprising Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, following arguments presented by Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi,

Praful Patel Addresses Concerns Over Maldives Dispute says “India Won’t Tolerate”

08 Jan 2024 16:11 PM IST

In the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and the Maldives, Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel conveyed a resolute message, stating that India would not tolerate any insult to its Prime Minister. The strained ties between the two nations escalated when three Maldives ministers, known for their pro-China stance, made critical