The All India Bar Association (AIBA) has requested Chief Justice of India (CJI) UU Lalit that the Hijab issue be referred to a larger bench of a minimum of five judges including one Muslim judge in Supreme Court after split judgments on this issue by two judges today. In a […]
Coca-Cola launches first-ever Bluetooth-enabled locked coke bottle
Coca-Cola India has rolled out a technological product innovation – a locked Coke, which is a limited edition bottle of the beverage for the festive season. The ‘locked’ bottle is fitted with a special Bluetooth-enabled cap, that is programmed to open only in the presence of the sender’s mobile phone. The concept is in […]
Uttarakhand Police files FIR against UP cops after woman dies in Uddham Singh Nagar clash
Uttarakhand Police on Thursday registered an FIR against over 10 Uttar Pradesh policemen under attempt to murder and other relevant sections of the IPC, following a raid by UP Police on Wednesday in which one woman died. Late on Wednesday, angry villagers protested and blocked the national highway after a […]
Women’s IPL set to start next year as five-team tournament in March next year
Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) is set to start as a five-team tournament next year immediately after the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on February 26. As per ESPNCricinfo, BCCI’s proposal plan consists of 22 matches and each squad will feature 18 players, with a maximum of […]
Delhi: LG Saxena meets traders in Chandni Chowk, assures development
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena took note of the difficulties faced by the traders and assured to upgrade the amenities, facilitate smooth conduct of trade and make shopping a pleasing experience in the Chandni Chowk market of the national capital. Saxena visited this “heritage market” on Wednesday and interacted with the traders’ […]
Over 6,000 UP madrasas found unrecognised, survey to continue
A total of 6,436 unrecognized madrasas have been identified in the state so far, and the survey has been completed of 5,170 madrasas, said State Minority Welfare Minister Dharampal Singh on Wednesday. Singh also said that the time period for the survey of unrecognized madrasas of the state has been […]
Journalist Rana Ayyub launched 3 fundraiser campaigns from April 2020 and collected Rs 2.69 cr fund
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint–equivalent to a charge sheet–against journalist Rana Ayyub in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in funds collected by her for relief work, accusing her of launching three fundraiser campaigns on ‘Ketto platform’ starting from April 2020, and collected […]
Mumbai: 58-year-old watchman arrested for raping minor in Dongri
Mumbai Police on Wednesday arrested a 58-years-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in the area of Dongri Police Station, Mumbai. The accused identified as Swami Krishnacharya- a watchman- has allegedly raped a minor girl of 11-years-old, police officials said. A case of the special Protection of Children from […]
Wipro shares drop 7 percent as firm reports 9% decline in Q2 profit
The shares of Wipro were trading at Rs 378.95 at 12.56 pm in the afternoon, down 7.11 per cent from the previous close. The IT major reported a decline of 9.27 per cent in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs2,659 crore for the quarter ended September 2022. The PAT of the firm was […]
Delhi: Shooters of Canada-based gangster Arshdeep Dalla arrested
Delhi Police arrested two shooters of Canada-based gangster Arshdeep Dalla. According to Delhi Police, for the past few months, information was being received that some of the gangsters based in Canada and the UK including Arshdeep Dalla through their various associates lodged in different jails of Punjab are going to […]
Telangana: Govt providing free education, books in state-run institutions
After Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh and a new state was formed, the state government made it a point to strengthen the education sector. The government has been providing free books and study materials for the students and giving them the best facilities in government schools and colleges. The Telangana […]
Class 10 student moves Delhi HC over demand for special educator
A mentally-challenged Class 10 student on Thursday moved a petition to Delhi High Court seeking directions against New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to provide him with a special educator. The petitioner student sought to provide direction to the respondent NDMC to recruit/post a minimum of two special educators in all the schools […]
Nepal court extends custody of star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane by five days
The Kathmandu District Court on Thursday extended the custody of star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane by five days as he is being investigated for rape charges. Lamichhane arrested earlier on October 6 at Tribhuwan International Airport has been in police custody since then. Earlier, the deadline for the investigation over the star cricketer ended on October 12. […]
UN role limited, bilateral talks way forward on Kashmir issue, no change in Germany’s position: Envoy
Days after German minister Annalena Baerbock stirred controversy by advocating for United Nations’ engagement in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Germany’s envoy to India Philipp Ackermann said that the bilateral path is the way forward and that the world body has a very limited role to play in this matter. Ackermann emphasised […]
Coast Guard Dornier aircraft helped in rescuing MiG-29K Navy pilot after crash over sea
Two Dornier surveillance aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard were lined up at the Dabolim air base in Goa for take-off to participate in a formation sortie over Karnataka when the news about the crash of a MiG-29K aircraft of Indian Navy over the sea broke out on Wednesday. As soon as the information […]