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eyeing victory in LS polls, BJP Mobilising all fronts, each gets different task

06 Jan 2024 01:34 AM IST

The BJP has mobilized all fronts to win elections before the Lok Sabha polls. Each category has been given separate responsibilities to reach all sections and castes. The BJP has tasked the OBC Front with conducting caste-based conventions in every district, starting this month. Similarly, the Farmer Front has a

Congress ministers in K’taka huddle over dinner, may demand 3 Deputy CMs

06 Jan 2024 01:32 AM IST

As the political atmosphere in Karnataka heats up with the looming Lok Sabha elections, the demand for the appointment of three Deputy Chief Ministers (DCMs) intensifies. A clandestine meeting at Minister Satish Jarakiholi’s residence in Bangalore saw key ministers engaging in discussions that have sparked intrigue and speculation. Ministers K.

‘New Laws prioritise justice to victims over punishment’: Shah

06 Jan 2024 01:28 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while inaugurating the 58th DGP-IGP conference at the Rajasthan International Center in Jhalana, declared the nation’s entry into the Amrit Kaal. Highlighting two pivotal advancements, he emphasized the formulation of an education policy and the replacement of three colonial-era criminal laws. Explaining the legal transformation,

Pil for recognition of ‘Idgah Masjid Site’ as ‘Krishna Janmabhoomi’ nixed

06 Jan 2024 01:24 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal challenging the Allahabad High Court’s decision to reject a PIL seeking recognition of the ‘Shahi Idgah Mosque’ site in Mathura as ‘Krishna Janmabhoomi’ and the mosque’s removal. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta declined to intervene in the High

Indian Navy rescues all 21 crew of hijacked vessel off Somalia coast

06 Jan 2024 01:19 AM IST

After a high-voltage drama in the high seas, all 21 crew members including 15 Indian nationals from the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast were safely evacuated by the Indian Navy on Friday. “Indian Navy’s Swift Response to the Hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North

47th edition of the annual Chennai Book Fair inaugurated, here’s what you need to know

05 Jan 2024 17:28 PM IST

The Chennai Book Fair 2024 has been inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday at Nandanam YMCA grounds. This is the 47th edition of the fair and will be held from January 3, 2024 to January 21, 2024. Visitors may come from 11:00 am to 8:0 pm on

“We stand in solidarity with Japan”: PM Modi

05 Jan 2024 15:36 PM IST

Following the significant earthquake in Japan on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday, expressing condolences to the families of the deceased. According to sources, PM Modi conveyed deep sorrow and concern regarding the major earthquake that struck Japan on January

HD Deve Gowda writes to CM Siddaramiah over alleged illegalities in implementation of BMICP

05 Jan 2024 15:26 PM IST

In response to claims of “illegalities” in the Bangalore-Mysore Corridor Infrastructure Project (BMICP), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah received a letter from Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) Chief and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Friday. It is common knowledge that the farmers in the Banglore-Mysore area are subjected to the most

SC finds problematic paragraphs in Calcutta HC’s verdict on adolescent girls

05 Jan 2024 06:57 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that certain paragraphs in a Calcutta High Court verdict, which advised adolescent girls to “control sexual urges”, were “problematic” and writing such judgements was “absolutely wrong”. The West Bengal government informed the apex court it has filed an appeal challenging the high court verdict.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy advocates national status for irrigation project

05 Jan 2024 06:54 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, State Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and senior officials of the Irrigation Department will meet Union Water Resources Minister Shri Gajendra Shekhawat in Delhi today at 7 pm. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy will present the petition seeking national status

HC takes cognisance of media report on manual scavenging

05 Jan 2024 06:50 AM IST

The High Court of Karnataka took cognisance of a newspaper report on the prevalence of manual scavenging in the state and termed it as a “shame on humanity”. The court remarked that the incidents mentioned in the report shook its conscience. A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale

Header: Know the rights under law to challenge summons from ED

05 Jan 2024 06:45 AM IST

Strap: As per Section 37(3) of the PMLA Act, challenging ED summonses directly in court is not permissible. However, Section 26 of grants the affected individual the right to appeal against ED summonses at the Appellate Authority within 45 days from the date of issuance. At present, the Enforcement Directorate