The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed the third chargesheet in gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Babbar Khalsa International terror gangster network case. The second supplementary chargesheet has crucial details of the involvement of the accused persons in the terror-related activities. The move takes the total number of accused charge-sheeted […]
HC issues notice to Delhi govt, others on PIL seeking CAG Audit of all unaided private schools
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Government of NCT Delhi, Directorate of Education, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought direction for the immediate audit of all unaided private schools. The plea further seeks directions in the nature of mandamus directing no enhancement of fees till […]
LG VK Saxena approves cadre restructuring of Delhi Subordinate Services
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the first cadre restructuring of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Subordinate Services (GNCTDSS), an official statement said on Friday. With this decision, DASS cadre officers, who enter services as Group ‘C’ employees, will now be able to get promoted […]
J-K: NHAI’s Rs 371 crore flyover to bypass sinking NH44 stretch in Ramban
NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) is building a 2.200-kilometer-long Dhalwas NH44 flyover at a cost of Rs 371 crore that will bypass the sinking stretch in Ramban, officials said. According to the Project Director, NHAI, Purshottam Kumar Phonsa, the flyover is being constructed to pass the steadily sinking area. The sliding […]
SC declares June session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha valid, asks Governor to process pending bills
The Supreme Court on Friday declared the June session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to be valid and asked the Governor to process the pending bills in accordance with the law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud upheld the validity of the Punjab Assembly session of […]
“Matter of concern”: SC issues notice to Centre on TN Govt’s plea against Governor’s inaction on bills
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on the Tamil Nadu Government’s plea against the Governor’s action on delay in clearance of various bills and notifications. The court also said that the issues raised in the petition are of great concern. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India, […]
Ayurveda Day celebrated on grand scale across country
On the occasion of the eighth Ayurveda Day, Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that Ayurveda is like a boon in this era of nuclear power, pesticides, and a toxic environment. With continuous efforts, the Ministry of Ayush has established more than 8,000 wellness centres across the country. To further strengthen the service […]
NIA files second supplementary chargesheet in Lawrence Bishnoi gang and BKI terror-gangster network case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a second supplementary chargesheet in the terror-related activities of the Babbar Khalsa International and Lawrence Bishnoi organised criminal gang, said the agency. The four individuals named in the chargesheet are Darman Singh alias Darmanjot Kahlon, Parveen Wadhwa alias Prince, Yudhvir Singh alias Sadhu and Vikas Singh. […]
Free gas cylinders to be provided not only during Diwali but also during Holi: CM Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that on the occasion of Holi in March, the state government will once again provide free gas cylinders. For this, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana need to link their bank accounts with Aadhaar. On the occasion of Dhanteras, the Chief Minister inaugurated […]
US Republican Primary candidate, Chris Christie to visit Israel
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is scheduled to visit Israel on Sunday making him the first Republican presidential candidate to travel to the country since the outbreak of its war with Hamas, The Hill reported. “Tomorrow night, I’m leaving to go to Israel because I want to see for myself. I’ll be meeting with Israeli officials and with […]
Muzaffarnagar child slap case: SC slams UP govt for not counselling student
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government for not providing counselling to the Muslim student who was slapped by classmates on the instruction of a teacher in Muzaffarnagar. A bench of Justices AS Oka and Pankaj Mithal pulled up the government, saying the state “will not do anything” […]
Court allows Sisodia to meet ailing wife in police custody
The Rouse Avenue court on Friday allowed former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to meet his ailing wife on Saturday. He sought permission to meet his ailing wife for five days. Special judge M K Nagpal allowed Sisodia to meet his ailing wife at his home between 10 a.m. and 4 a.m. under […]
Telangana polls: AIMIM candidate Akbaruddin Owaisi says confident of retaining Chandrayangutta with huge majority
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi along with his brother and Assembly poll candidate from Chandrayangutta, Akbaruddin Owaisi, participated in a door-to-door campaign in Hyderabad on Friday. Telangana will go to polls in a single phase on November 30. Addressing media persons, Akbaruddin Owaisi said he was confident of winning the Chandrayangutta seat by a huge majority. He […]
Maharashtra: Mumbai Police book man in multi-car crash at Bandra-Worli sea link
Hours after a speeding car collided with six vehicles parked at the toll plaza towards Bandra and claimed the lives of three people while injuring several others, police have booked a man in the case. The Mumbai police have registered a case against the car driver, Mohammed Sarfaraz Shaikh. According […]
Birth control remark row: BJP MLA protest inside and outside Assembly, demand Bihar CM’s resignation
Keeping up the attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his distasteful birth control remarks, BJP MLAs on Friday staged a demonstration both inside and outside the Assembly, demanding his resignation. The BJP legislators also sat in protest outside the Speaker’s chamber inside the Vidhan Sabha. Addressing the legislative assembly during […]