India

SC rejects bail plea for Chandrashekar’s wife in extortion case

31 Oct 2023 08:18 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain the bail plea of Leena Paulose, the wife of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, in a ₹200 crore extortion case, observing the allegations against her are serious. A bench comprising of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi stated that there was no

Surge in dengue cases prompts health advisory

31 Oct 2023 08:16 AM IST

Dengue cases are on the rise in Chandigarh, with the number of patients exceeding 250. Additionally, the changing weather patterns are making people more susceptible to viral infections. In response to this concerning situation, the Health Department has issued an advisory to the public. Hospitals, including the Postgraduate Institute of

Election fever grips Haryana, engaging various segments of society

31 Oct 2023 08:15 AM IST

The excitement surrounding the 2024 elections has reached various political parties and segments of society, including unmarried men and widowers in Haryana. The Unmarried Association and Unmarried Ekta Manch, which have been advocating for their rights for the past 14 years, have developed a comprehensive plan. Members of both organizations

Congress, BJP neglected welfare of Bihar: Kishor

31 Oct 2023 08:10 AM IST

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has criticised both the Congress and the BJP, stating that they, at different points of time, essentially disregarded the welfare of Bihar for the sake of their political interests. He pointed out that in 1989-90, the Congress, having lost in Bihar, handed over the state to

Fresh case against Naidu for ‘nod’ to illegal liquor firms

31 Oct 2023 08:09 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Monday registered another case against Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu based on allegations of granting “illegal permissions” to liquor companies in the state. Chandrababu Naidu has been included as accused number 3 in this case, which also falls under the Prevention

SC rejects Sisodia’s bail plea in Delhi excise policy case

31 Oct 2023 07:57 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the regular bail pleas of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with corruption and money-laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. A bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice S.V.N. Bhatti stated that it has duly acknowledged the

Death toll from Kerala blasts rises to three

31 Oct 2023 07:52 AM IST

The death toll from the blasts that rocked the peaceful town of Kalamassery in Kerala on Sunday, rose to three on Monday. The explosions had resulted in two deaths on Sunday, with a 12-year-old girl who suffered 95% burns succumbing to her injuries on Monday morning. The blasts had occurred

Citizens don’t have right to know source of political funds, Centre tells SC

31 Oct 2023 07:49 AM IST

Attorney General R. Venkataramani told the Supreme Court that the electoral bond scheme, designed for political party funding, promotes clean money, and citizens do not possess the right to information under Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution regarding the source of funds. In a statement filed before the Supreme Court,

Priyanka promises Chhattisgarh voters Rs 500 subsidy on LPG cylinders

31 Oct 2023 07:44 AM IST

During a rally in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announced several initiatives if her party comes to power. She unveiled a plan to provide a subsidy of Rs 500 on household cylinders to women through the “Mahatari Anyay Yojna.” Additionally, she pledged an electricity subsidy for up to

Diesel buses from other states banned from entering Delhi-NCR

30 Oct 2023 15:26 PM IST

Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Monday that all diesel buses operating in Delhi-NCR that are coming from other states will not be allowed to enter after November 1 due to the city’s worsening air quality. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, “The Delhi government is working on all the parameters

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury disparages Centre over Andhra train accident: “Where are your anti-collision devices”

30 Oct 2023 13:15 PM IST

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a former Rail Minister and leader of the Congress party, attacked the Central government for failing to use anti-collision devices in the wake of the train disaster in Andhra Pradesh. After two trains collided in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, leaving thirteen people dead, as many as thirty-three trains

Kerala: 4 injured in the Kochi blasts in critical condition with 50-60 per cent burns, according to Health Minister George

30 Oct 2023 12:50 PM IST

The explosion at a religious gathering in Kalamassery, near here, yesterday resulted in burn injuries to 17 people, 12 of whom are in intensive care units, according to Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Monday. “Four are critically ill and three of them are on ventilators,” George said at the