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Hundreds of BJP workers, including members of the Minority Morcha, protested near former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, demanding action against AAP MLA Naresh Yadav from Mehrauli. Yadav was convicted in a controversial Quran desecration case. The protest follows a Malerkotla court’s sentencing of Yadav to two years in prison for his involvement in the […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Chandigarh for becoming the first city to fully implement the landmark criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). Shah stated these laws would be implemented nationwide within three years, calling it a “golden day” for India’s criminal justice system.
The Centre announced on Tuesday that Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan has been appointed as a Supreme Court judge. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed the appointment on X, noting it was made after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. This brings the Supreme Court’s strength to 33 judges, one short of the sanctioned […]
Rajya Sabha passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, which aims to amend existing laws governing oil and gas exploration and production. The bill seeks to delink petroleum operations from mining activities, a move intended to boost investment in the sector. Introduced in August 2024, the bill was passed by a voice vote, […]
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s plea against an ED money laundering probe to January 23, 2025. The court cited part-heard cases as the reason for the delay. Shivakumar had filed the petition in 2022, challenging the ED’s investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address from Chandigarh, emphasized India’s shift from colonial-era laws to a modernized legal framework with the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He highlighted the importance of a justice system suited to an independent nation and discussed the historical evolution of Indian legal codes since 1857, marking a significant transition.
Ex-England captain Alastair Cook praised Team India as brave and confident after their victory in the first Test against Australia. He highlighted India’s decision to bat first without R. Ashwin and their comeback after being bowled out for just 150 in Perth. He also said that they were willing to take on the challenge, believing […]
Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday dismissed the Trinamool Congress’s suggestion to appoint West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the leader of the INDIA bloc, calling it a “good joke.” When questioned about the proposal, Tagore responded, “That’s a good joke,” signaling his rejection of the suggestion.
Security forces have sealed off Srinagar’s Harwan area following a gunfight between militants and a joint team of the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF. The operation, based on intelligence about militants in Dachigam Forest, involves barricading roads to ensure safety. Initial contact was made during a coordinated search by the security forces.
Cyclone Fengal has impacted much of South India, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, and Kerala, causing significant damage. Heavy rainfall hit Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka, while Puducherry recorded 48.4 cm of rainfall in 24 hours. The highest rainfall was reported in Mailam, Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district, with 50 cm, intensifying the cyclone’s […]
