India

Moosewala’s father voices dismay after virtual court hearing

21 Oct 2023 08:22 AM IST

Balkaur Sidhu, the father of the murdered Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, expressed dismay over the virtual appearance of the accused involved in his son’s murder case. He voiced that commitments were made to ensure that the indicted individuals would be physically present in court. He expressed, “We had been assured

SC grants anticipatory bail to Indian Youth Congress president

21 Oct 2023 08:17 AM IST

On Friday, the Supreme Court awarded anticipatory bail to the Indian Youth Congress president, BV Srinivas, concerning an alleged harassment case. A bench comprised of Justices BR Gavai, Aravind Kumar, and PK Mishra solidified its May 17 decision, highlighting Srinivas’s cooperation with the investigation. Earlier, on May 17, the apex

Yogi Govt to promote UP by setting up pavilion at tourism expo in London

21 Oct 2023 08:05 AM IST

The Yogi Adityanath government is gearing up to promote Uttar Pradesh (UP) as a brand and favourable tourist destination in the Tourism Expo to be held from November 6 to 9 at the World Travel Market in London. The Yogi government has prepared a detailed action under which the Tourism

UP Govt may move SC against Allahabad HC verdict: DCM Maurya

21 Oct 2023 08:03 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government intends to re-evaluate the Allahabad High Court’s order in the Nithari serial killings case and may approach the Supreme Court if necessary, stated Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. On Monday, the high court acquitted domestic help Surendra Koli and his employer Moninder Singh Pandher in

PFI moves SC against Centre’s 5-year ban under UAPA

21 Oct 2023 07:48 AM IST

The Popular Front of India (PFI) has moved the Supreme Court challenging an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal’s confirmation of the five-year ban imposed by the Central government. The matter was scheduled for a hearing before a bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi, but it was

Delayed disposal of cases will erode litigants’ trust in judiciary: Apex court

21 Oct 2023 07:40 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday issued directions, including a few to the high courts, for ensuring speedy trial and disposal of old cases, observing that litigants may become disillusioned if the legal process moves at a snail’s pace. A bench comprising justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar referred to

Delhi HC dismisses AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea against his arrest

20 Oct 2023 17:26 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh filed a plea on Friday, but the Delhi High Court denied it. The plea was against Singh’s arrest and remand in connection with the alleged liquor “scam.” Sanjay Singh had declared in his plea that he is neither a suspect

Kamal Nath avoids question on Akhilesh Yadav’s betrayal charge

20 Oct 2023 15:16 PM IST

Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath chose to avoid questions on SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s betrayal charge. When questioned by reporters in Chhindwara Kamal Nath replied “Are bhai chhodo Akhilesh Vakhilesh” (Forget about Akhilesh Yadav). Notably, Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that some “Congress leaders are siding with

Global economy facing tirade of challenges says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

20 Oct 2023 14:25 PM IST

The Kautilya Economic Conclave 2023, a gathering of economic experts and policymakers, kicked off in Delhi with a thought-provoking inaugural session featuring Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das. In his address, Governor Das discussed the multifaceted challenges confronting the global economy, emphasizing the

Rahul Gandhi: “BRS, AIMIM working with BJP in Telangana to defeat Congress”

20 Oct 2023 13:58 PM IST

During a rally at Jagtial in Telangana, which is headed for elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated on Friday that although the people of Telangana believed that the “Janata” would rule after the state’s formation, only one family is currently in power. “You (the people) thought that the ‘Janata’ would

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates country’s tallest national flag at Attari-Wagah border

20 Oct 2023 13:29 PM IST

In Punjab’s Amritsar district, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled the nation’s tallest flag, measuring 418 feet, at the border of Attari and Wagah. Bhagwant Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, was also in attendance. Nitin Gadkari said, “It is the golden day of my life,” in an interview with ANI

P Chidambaram praises veteran CPI M leader Achuthanandan as he turns 100

20 Oct 2023 12:19 PM IST

Senior Congressman P Chidambaram said on Friday that although his party and the CPI(M) disagree with one another in Kerala, it does not stop him from extending his sincere congratulations to former chief minister V S Achuthanandan on reaching the age of 100. Chidambaram praised Achuthanandan in a statement, calling