India

LS takes up discussion on bills to replace IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act

20 Dec 2023 09:44 AM IST

Lok Sabha on Tuesday took up the three bills to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, of 1872 for consideration and passing. Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to later in the day give reply to the debate

Delhi govt falls short in sustaining continuity of 12 DU colleges: ABVP

20 Dec 2023 09:44 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government has failed to maintain the continuity of twelve colleges of Delhi University, which were established by the centre government with funds from the Delhi government, said Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) after a controversial letter to Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan by Delhi education minister

Delhi HC sets January 4 for Mahua Moitra’s accommodation plea

20 Dec 2023 09:42 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stated that it will hear Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra’s plea challenging the cancellation of her government accommodation on January 4, 2024. The court noted that the Supreme Court is set to hear her plea against expulsion from the Lok Sabha on January

NewsClick Row: Delhi Police seeks more time to complete investigation

20 Dec 2023 09:42 AM IST

The Delhi police on Tuesday approached a city court, seeking an extension of time to conclude its investigation in the NewsClick case filed under the anti-terror law UAPA. The allegations in question revolve around the NewsClick portal receiving funds to disseminate pro-China propaganda. The application was presented before Special Judge

DU warns against fake circular for cancellation of UG exams

20 Dec 2023 09:40 AM IST

The Delhi University on Tuesday warned against a fake notice circulating online which says the varsity has cancelled the undergraduate examination slated to be held on December 20 and 21. A Delhi University (DU) official said that a fake notification is circulating among the students which say the undergraduate examination

BJP scared of Kejriwal: AAP on ED summons in excise policy case

20 Dec 2023 09:40 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday questioned the timing of the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and again asserted that the excise policy case is ‘bogus and fake’. Asked about the Enforcement Directorate asking the AAP chief to appear before the agency on December 21, the

Row over Trinamool leader mimicry of VP Dhankhar; BJP hits back

20 Dec 2023 08:21 AM IST

Suspended from Parliament, opposition leaders on Tuesday staged protests on the stairs of the building with Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee breaking into an impromptu skit mocking Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Rahul Gandhi making a video of the performance, sparking a political controversy. The targeting of the vice president

RBI issue stricter norms for regulated entities investing in AIFs

20 Dec 2023 08:19 AM IST

The Reserve Bank of India called upon various entities falling under its regulation (RE) like commercial banks, all primary (urban) co-operative banks, all All-India financial institutions and non-banking financial companies (including housing finance companies to desist from investments in alternative investment funds (AIFs) which have investments in existing and recent

Actress Jacqueline appeals Delhi HC to quash Rs 200 crore FIR, proceedings

20 Dec 2023 08:18 AM IST

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has recently approached the Delhi High Court to request the quashing of the ECIR (FIR) and supplementary chargesheet filed by the ED in the Rs 200 Crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The petition asserts that the evidence submitted by the ED will

Urgent plea for Drought relief: Karnataka Chief Minister appeals to PM Modi

20 Dec 2023 08:14 AM IST

In a pressing appeal for immediate drought relief, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a high-level meeting, headed by Home Minister Amit Shah. The Chief Minister expressed concern over the prolonged delay in addressing the state’s critical situation. Siddaramaiah highlighted the urgency during a

Trinamool looks to consolidate women votes in Lok Sabha polls

20 Dec 2023 08:13 AM IST

Even as the I.N.D.I.A. bloc members are engaged in crucial talks in New Delhi to formulate strategies to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress is moving swiftly to cement its standing among one of its core votebanks – the women. According

‘Suspend, throw out and bulldoze…’: Kharge on suspension of MPs from Parliament

20 Dec 2023 08:11 AM IST

Following the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs from Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the BJP-led central government wants to “demolish democracy” as it does not want the people of India to hear the opposition and thus has adopted the policy of “suspend, throw out and bulldoze”. A total of