India

Citing Delay, Supreme Court Orders Bail for Sisodia

09 Aug 2024 12:50 PM IST

On Friday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case, citing the violation of his right to a speedy trial. A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan granted bail to the former Delhi Deputy Chief

Delhi HC Sets August 12 Hearing for Ex-IAS Puja Khedkar’s Anticipatory Bail

09 Aug 2024 12:50 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday fixed August 12 for hearing on former IAS officer Puja Khedkar’s plea challenging a district court’s decision denying her anticipatory bail. The FIR against her alleges that she faked her identity to gain more attempts than permitted in the civil services examination. Puja

Health Scare: Dead Lizard Found In Mid-Day Meal Leaves 50 Students Sick

09 Aug 2024 12:45 PM IST

On Thursday, at least 50 students from a government primary school in Balasore district, Odisha, fell ill after eating their mid-day meal. The affected students were taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Soro for examination and have since been discharged, according to officials. The incident occurred at Udaynarayan

Who Is Harish Salve? The Lawyer Defending Vinesh Phogat In Olympics Disqualification Case

09 Aug 2024 12:29 PM IST

lawyer Harish Salve is set to represent wrestler Vinesh Phogat in her appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The case, brought before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), centers on Phogat’s disqualification from the 50-kg wrestling category.

Only Indian passport holders to be allowed to enter Assam from Bangladesh: DGP

09 Aug 2024 12:08 PM IST

Amid the turmoil in Bangladesh, Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh said that only Indian passport holders will be allowed to enter the state from trouble-torn country through the designated entry points. “From our side, the direction is very clear that we will not allow anyone to enter

Watch: Owner Arrested After Pet Dog Falls From 5th Floor, Killing 4-Year-Old Girl In Thane

09 Aug 2024 11:53 AM IST

In Thane, Maharashtra, a four-year-old girl was killed when a pet dog fell on her from the fifth floor of a building.The incident, which occurred on August 6 in the Mumbra area, led to the arrest of the dog's owner by the police. According to officials, the young girl was

Maharashtra CM pays tribute at Gandhi Smriti Stambh on August Kranti Diwas

09 Aug 2024 11:39 AM IST

On the occasion of August Kranti Diwas, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday paid floral tribute at Gandhi Smriti Stambh in August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai. August Kranti Diwas marks the anniversary of the Quit India Movement, this year marks the 82nd anniversary of the movement. The Quit India Movement,

FM to introduce new bills to amend banking laws in LS today

09 Aug 2024 11:27 AM IST

As the Parliament convenes for the ongoing Budget Session on Friday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce new Bills including the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, the Banking Regulation Act and the State Bank of India Act among others in the

SC Grants Bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy Case

09 Aug 2024 11:15 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Manish Sisodia in the excise policy irregularities cases. The order was issued by a bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan. The court imposed several conditions, including the surrender of Sisodia’s passport and restrictions on influencing witnesses. The bail

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: PM Modi changes his profile picture on X

09 Aug 2024 11:14 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed his profile picture on X with a new one with the national flag. He also urged people to do the same and make “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign a memorable mass movement. The campaign as part of the Independence Day celebrations encourages people to display the

Timely Intervention By Security Forces Prevents Potential Disaster In Kulgam’s Balsoo Area

09 Aug 2024 10:52 AM IST

The swift and decisive action of security forces averted what could have been a devastating incident in the Balsoo area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday morning. An improvised explosive device (IED) was uncovered during routine patrols, highlighting the ongoing threats in the region and the critical role that

Wayanad landslides: Fire Force, NDRF, local people to continue search operations

09 Aug 2024 10:48 AM IST

Search operations to continue in the areas affected by the Wayanad landslides that occurred on July 30, claiming 225 lives and displacing thousands of people. Fire Force, NDRF, volunteers along with the local people will continue the rescue and search operations. Meanwhile, residents bid farewell to the Indian Army contingent