The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the government might bring changes in the sedition law under section 124 (A) of the Indian Penal Code in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The apex court was hearing the pleas challenging the sedition law. government The apex court also […]
J-K: Pakistan-based terrorist neutralised by Army in Kupwara
The Indian Army on Monday neutralised a Pakistan-based terrorist in Kupwara’s Keran sector. In an operation against the infiltrators from across the border, the Army eliminated the terrorist near the Jumagund area in Keran sector, officials said. Kashmir Zone Police tweeted from its official handle, “One #Pakistani #terrorist/infiltrator got #neutralised […]
Mohd Zubair denies Delhi Police disclosure theories attributed to him
Alt News Founder Mohd Zubair through an affidavit told Delhi High Court that the theories attributed to him by Delhi Police are false and baseless. Mohd Zubair through an affidavit filed in the Delhi High Court stated that a series of false and concocted theories have been attributed to him […]
J-K: Police busts drone drop consignment in RS Pura; 2 held
The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in dropping ammunition through drones in the general area of the Baspur Bangla RS Pura in the union territory, said police. The drone was seen making suspicious movements in the said area on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, an […]
T20 World Cup: Finch-Stoinis stand powers Australia to competitive 179/5 against Ireland
A calculated half-century from captain Aaron Finch and his quickfire partnership with all-rounder Marcus Stoinis powered Australia to a competitive 179/5 in their 20 overs against Ireland in their Group 1, Super 12 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup in Brisbane on Monday. Finch (63) and Stoinis (35) […]
SC to hear pleas challenging validity of CAA on December 6
The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on December 6 a batch of petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi granted two weeks to Assam and Tripura governments to file […]
BJP’s RP Singh writes to Amit Shah seeking formation of a truth commission 38 years after the 1984 pogrom
Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson RP Singh has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting the establishment of a “Truth Commission” to expose the conspiracy behind the 1984 Sikh pogrom and take cognizance against the “real culprits”. RP Singh has also requested Home Minister to declassify all the documents pertaining to the period leading […]
NCP chief Sharad Pawar admitted to Mumbai hospital after his health deteriorates
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Monday. Pawar was admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated. According to NCP, Pawar is likely to be discharged on November 2. After that, he will participate in party camps that will be […]
SC notice to Centre, Election Commission on PIL backing prisoners’ right to vote
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging Section 62(5) of the Representation of People Act which deprives prisoners their right to vote. A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi sought response from the government and Election Commission […]
Delhi: ECI hosts conference on ‘Role, Framework, Capacity of EMBs’
The Election Commission of India is hosting a two-day international conference on the theme ‘Role, Framework and Capacity of Election Management Bodies’ at New Delhi. The ECI leads the Cohort on Election Integrity – which was established as a follow-on to the ‘Summit for Democracy’ held in December 2021, said officials on […]
Bangalore-bound Indigo flight grounded after its engine stalled during take off: Officials
Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight was grounded at the Delhi airport after the flight experienced an engine stall during take-off. “An aircraft operating flight 6E2131 from Delhi to Bangalore experienced an engine stall during the take-off roll,” an official statement from IndiGo airlines informed on Friday. The airlines had said that the take-off was aborted soon after the sparks were […]
Delhi HC directs Centre to file comprehensive affidavit on Subramanian Swamy’s plea
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to file a better and more comprehensive affidavit, in order to assure the court that security concerns raised by Subramanian Swamy, at his private accommodation, shall be duly met. The Delhi HC issued the direction on a plea moved by Former BJP […]
“Onus on Twitter to stop spread of misinformation,” says Rajeev Chandrasekhar on ‘blue tick’ fee report
Twitter is abuzz with reports that users will have to shell out a USD 20 fee for the ‘blue tick’, which authenticates the identity of the account holder, and a failure pay the amount will result in the coveted status being withdrawn. Refuting the reports, Union Minister of State for […]
PM Modi will visit Morbi tomorrow after the Gujarat bridge collapsed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Morbi in Gujarat on November 1, the state chief minister’s office announced on Monday. According to the latest estimates, at least 132 people, including women and children, were killed and over 100 are receiving treatment for their injuries sustained after a cable suspension bridge in […]
Delhi: BJP’s NaMo cyber warriors to take on AAP in MCD polls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be introducing NaMo Cyber Yoddha (NCY), an online volunteer campaign-cum-initiative ahead of the civic polls in Delhi. According to BJP, NCY will be a platform for those who are not necessarily into politics but want to raise their voice on important issues. It will be […]