India

AP records alarming 24 per cent unemployment rate, says Lokesh

13 Dec 2023 08:37 AM IST

The TDP National General Secretary, Nara Lokesh, expressed deep concern on Tuesday over the unfortunate increase in the unemployment rate in the state, reaching 24%, the highest in the country. Lokesh took to Twitter to highlight that Andhra Pradesh, compared to all other states, recorded the highest unemployment rate of

Rouse Avenue court reserves order on Sanjay Singh’s bail plea

13 Dec 2023 08:36 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday has reserved an order on the bail plea of AAP MP Sanjay Singh in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case. He has been in ED custody since 4 October. Special judge MK Nagpal reserved the order after hearing rebuttal arguments on the bail

BJP masters caste matrix with ST, OBC and Brahmin CMs in heartland states

13 Dec 2023 08:31 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to pick Bhajan Lal Sharma, a state BJP general secretary, as the new Chief Minister not only brings the party closer to Brahmin voters in Rajasthan and other Hindi-belt states but also energises the cadre ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as it again sets

SC defers hearing on CBI plea against bail to Deepak, Chanda Kochhar

13 Dec 2023 08:27 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred until 3 January 2024 the hearing on CBI’s plea challenging the Bombay High Court order granting bail to former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in a loan fraud case. A bench comprising of Justices Bela M Trivedi

BJP establishes power balance across OBC, General, and SC categories

13 Dec 2023 08:24 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has established a power balance across OBC, General, and SC categories, with the ST community expected to play a significant role soon. Adivasi legislators are anticipated to secure positions in the cabinet. Post the assembly elections; the BJP has shifted its focus to the Lok

Telangana govt to make available LPG cylinders at Rs 500: Uttam Reddy

13 Dec 2023 08:20 AM IST

Minister for Irrigation, CAD, Food & Civil Supplies Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy reiterated that the Congress Government in Telangana would implement the promises of giving Gas gas cylinder for Rs 500 and a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for paddy, the two assurances among six guarantees given during

Gujarat HC condemns sacrifice of innocent animals for public comfort

13 Dec 2023 08:19 AM IST

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the death of 30 cows impounded and kept in a cattle pound as part of the state government’s policy to address the stray cattle menace, stating that ‘innocent animals can’t be sacrificed for public comfort.’ The division bench of Justices Ashutosh

AP records alarming 24 per cent unemployment rate, says Lokesh

13 Dec 2023 08:18 AM IST

Delhi HC rejects NewsClick’s challenge against income Tax Orders

13 Dec 2023 08:16 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has dismissed NewsClick’s plea challenging the orders dated November 3 and February 20 issued by the Income Tax Department, stating that a prima facie case in its favor has not been established. A bench comprising Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna recently issued the order, asserting

DHC asks Centre to respond AAP’s request for office land allotment

13 Dec 2023 08:13 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the response of the Centre on a plea by the AAP seeking the allotment of land in the national capital for the construction of its offices, as it has been recognized as a national party. Justice Subramonium Prasad issued a notice to the

Rahul responds to Amit Shah’s remarks in RS on Nehru, Kashmir issue

13 Dec 2023 08:12 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sharply responded to Home Minister Amit Shah’s comments in the Rajya Sabha targetting Jawaharlal Nehru on the Kashmir issue, asserting that Shah lacks historical knowledge and continually revises history. Rahul Gandhi defended Nehru’s contributions, stating, “Pandit Nehru dedicated his life to this country. He was in

Shah introduces three amended criminal law bills in Lok Sabha

13 Dec 2023 07:51 AM IST

In the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three amended criminal law bills, namely ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023,’ ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023,’ and ‘Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023.’ These bills are set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860, the