India

Two Arrested in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

09 Dec 2023 13:47 PM IST

Following a brief exchange of gunfire in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj neighbourhood on Friday night, two individuals associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate were apprehended. Anish and a 15-year-old juvenile were apprehended while on their way to carry out an extortion-related incident near a prominent 5-star hotel in South Delhi. Following

Amit Shah to Chair 26th Eastern Zonal Council Meeting in Bihar on Sunday

09 Dec 2023 11:27 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will preside over the 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Bihar’s capital on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand are members of the Eastern Zonal Council. The meeting will be attended by the chief

PM Modi Sends Birthday Blessings and Warm Wishes to Sonia Gandhi

09 Dec 2023 10:57 AM IST

As political dynamics continue to shift, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on her 77th birthday. The Prime Minister took to ‘X’ to convey his wishes, saying, “Best wishes to Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji on her birthday. May she be blessed with

Navi Mumbai Police Register Case Against Two Minors Accused of Raping Another Minor Boy

09 Dec 2023 10:12 AM IST

A case was filed at Navi Mumbai’s NRI Police station against two minor boys for allegedly raping another minor boy, said police. The mother of the victim, in her complaint to the police, said that the accused had raped her child at her house on August 5 after which the

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to Review Relief Operations in Chennai Following Cyclone Michaung

09 Dec 2023 09:33 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics, and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar has embarked on a visit to Chennai to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung and explore avenues for further assistance. The minister expressed the government’s commitment to supporting Tamil Nadu in its recovery efforts. He highlighted the

Industry-Institution collaboration vital for India’s development: UP CM

09 Dec 2023 08:47 AM IST

On Friday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed that for the country’s evolution into a ‘developed India’ by 2047, it’s imperative to link institutions with the industry. He underscored the necessity of setting objectives for the upcoming 25 years. Addressing the 5th convocation ceremony of Bennett University in Greater

Telangana Governor: Northern states represent ‘Gaumudra’, not ‘Gaumutra’

09 Dec 2023 08:46 AM IST

On Friday, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan emphasized that northern states symbolize “gaumudra” (the sacred cow symbol), contrasting it with “gaumutra” (cow urine). These comments were made in response to a controversial statement by DMK Lok Sabha member DNV Senthil Kumar. The MP from Tamil Nadu sparked controversy in Parliament on

PFI moves Delhi HC against UAPA Tribunal’s ban by Centre

09 Dec 2023 08:42 AM IST

Popular Front of India on Friday moved to the Delhi High Court challenging an order of an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act tribunal confirming the 5-years ban imposed on it by the Centre. A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Manmohan asked the counsel for the organisation to examine the scope

Ensuring Safe Online Space: Centre Issues Deepfake Guidelines to Platforms

09 Dec 2023 08:40 AM IST

To curb the dangers posed by misinformation through deepfakes, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified the Rajya Sabha on Friday. They have issued advisories to major social media platforms, urging them to incorporate suitable provisions within their rules, user agreements, and regulations. These provisions aim to prevent users

Government assures timely pensions for Sainik Schools employees

09 Dec 2023 08:39 AM IST

To ensure the timely release of pension and terminal benefits to retired employees of Sainik Schools, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Memorandum of Agreements with state governments, the Parliament was informed on Friday. Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Ajay Bhatt said this in a written reply

Allahabad HC reserves judgment in Gyanvapi Mosque case

09 Dec 2023 08:38 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Friday reserved its judgment on a petition challenging the maintainability of a suit seeking the “restoration” of a temple at the site of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. A bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal reserved the judgment after hearing the counsel for both the

SC criticizes Calcutta HC’s ‘Control Sexual Urges’ advice to adolescent girls

09 Dec 2023 08:37 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticized a judgment from the Calcutta High Court, asserting that judges are not expected to express personal views or preach. The Top Court termed the High Court’s observations, which advised young girls to “control sexual urges” and urged adolescent boys to train themselves to