Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka has strongly raised the issue of recent attacks on Indian fishermen with Sri Lankan authorities. Indian High Commission has called on the Sri Lankan government to investigate the matter and ensure that use of force and violence in any form is not used against the fishermen. Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka noted that […]
China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang to attend G20 meeting in India
China on Tuesday confirmed that its Foreign Minister Qin Gang will be participating in the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in India, reported Reuters. During a press briefing, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “The G20 should focus on prominent challenges in the global economy. China stands […]
Delhi HC issues notice to police on ex-MLA Asif Mohd Khan’s bail plea, seeks reply
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi police on the bail plea of Asif Mohd Khan, ex-MLA from Okhla. A case of alleged abuse of police personnel has been registered against him in January this year at police station Shaheen Bagh. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice […]
NCP MLAs turn up with onion garlands at Maharashtra Assembly, seek remedial measures as prices dip
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs on Tuesday reached maharashtra-vidhan-sabha”>Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha carrying onions on their head and wearing onion garlands demanding appropriate price for onions as prices dipped. Earlier on Monday, owing to a low wholesale price of onions, the farmers stopped auctions at Nashik’s Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC). This […]
Japan yet to decide on who would attend G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in India
Japan has not yet decided who to represent the country at the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in India starting on Wednesday, reported Reuters citing Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi. Hayashi was responding to a reporter’s question at a news conference on Tuesday about earlier reports that Japan’s top diplomat […]
Umesh Pal murder case: Jailed former SP leader Atiq Ahmed’s wife files plea, claims her sons were taken away by UP Police
Jailed gangster-turned-politician and former MP Atiq Ahmed’s wife, BSP leader Shaista Parveen, has filed a plea before Allahabad District Court claiming that her two sons were taken away by the police. She said there has been no update on them ever since. The matter will be heard today. Meanwhile, in […]
Delhi Police rescue missing girl near brothel area
A 17-year-old girl, who went missing from Jaunpur in UP after an altercation with her mother, was rescued near a brothel area in the national capital, informed Delhi police officials on Tuesday. Police said that on February 26 they received information about a girl trying to recharge her mobile phone. “On 26.02.2023 […]
SC agrees to hear Punjab govt plea challenging Guv’s refusal to convene Budget Session
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear today’s Punjab government plea challenging refusal of the governor to grant permission to the government to summon the budget session. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Punjab Government, mentioned the plea seeking an urgent hearing before a bench led by Chief […]
UP: Two people shot dead in Bhaddaur village, family claims old dispute
Two persons were shot dead by bike-borne assailants near the Bhaddaur village in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. Coming on the heels of the daylight murder of advocate Umesh Pal, a key witness in several cases, in Prayagraj on Monday, the double murder near the Bhaddaur village has sent a chill down the spines of […]
Rajasthan: CM Gehlot encourages girl students to pursue higher education, says govt opened 94 girls’ colleges in 4 yrs
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that his government in a bid to encourage girl child education has opened 94 are girls colleges in the last four years. “”In four years, 211 colleges have been opened, of which 94 are girls’ colleges. Along with this, it has been decided to upgrade […]
J-K: Terrorist who shot dead Kashmiri Pandit in Pulwama eliminated in encounter
The terrorist who killed Kashmiri Pandit Sanjay Sharma was neutralised in an encounter, informed Kashmir Zone Police on Tuesday. According to Kashmir Zone Police, the terrorist identified as Aqib Mustaq Bhat, worked for The Resistance Front (TRF). He was earlier associated with Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terror outfit. Kashmir Zone […]
SC agrees to hear Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging his arrest today
Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging his arrest after he was arrested by CBI on Monday in connection with the Excise policy scam case. The plea was mentioned by Abhishek Manu Singhvi seeking an urgent hearing on Sisodia’s plea before the […]
Maharashtra: 3 coaches of local train derail near Kharkopar station, no injuries reported
Three coaches of a local train from Belapur to Kharkopar on the Central Railway’s trans harbour line derailed on Tuesday morning according to Railway officials. The incident happened at 8.46 am when the train was entering the Kharkopar station, according to Shivaji Sutar, CPRO of Central Railway. Relief trains have left for the site and restoration work has […]
Manish Sisodia moves Supreme Court challenging arrest, plea likely to be mentioned today
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has moved Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the CBI in connection with the excise policy scam case. The plea is likely to be mentioned in the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking an urgent hearing on his plea. This comes a day after the […]
SC seeks explanation from Centre over OROP arrears payment issue to eligible pensioners
The Supreme Court on Monday sought to know why the Ministry of Defence passed a unilateral notification extending the time for payment of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears to retired army personnel. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed the Secretary in the pension scheme department of the […]