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National Human Rights Commission has questioned Telangana Police over allegations of harassment of women under the guise of promoting surrogacy. Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the NHRC issued a notice seeking information from police authorities about any complaints related to such harassment. This follows a woman’s suicide in Hyderabad on Nov 27, alleging […]
Indian government said that it didn’t received any request from US about the arrest warrant issued against industrialist Gautam Adani. This came amid reports of an indictment against Gautam Adani by US Department of Justice. MEA said that the government has no role in the legal proceedings involving Adani-linked entities in US. The indictment against […]
Tamil Nadu is bracing for cyclone Fengal. The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm. This could happen in the next few hours and make a landfall between Karaikal and Marmalapuram on Saturday. The cyclone is expected to have winds with a speed of 70-80 kmph. In […]
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait wrote to PM Modi, and urged a complete ban on genetically modified (GM) seeds in India. He referenced historical instances where the introduction of genetically modified crops raised concerns about their potential adverse effects on human health and the environment. Tikait also addressed the growing challenges faced by farmers, including escalating […]
Bangladesh authorities have ordered a 30-day freeze on the bank accounts of 17 individuals linked to ISKCON, including former member Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrested this week on sedition charges. This move follows the Bangladesh High Court’s rejection of a petition to ban ISKCON after a lawyer was killed in a clash between Hindu leader supporters […]
Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court granted six months’ temporary bail to Surbhi Soni, a pregnant woman arrested in a drugs case. Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke noted that delivering a child in prison could negatively impact both the mother and baby. The court emphasized that even prisoners are entitled to dignity and ordered Soni’s temporary […]
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed India’s cricket team is unlikely to visit Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy, aligning with New Delhi’s stance that terror and sports don’t mix. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal cited security concerns. Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the govt’s policy, sparking debate on separating sports from pol...
In a relief to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Madras High Court’s order that had restored a disproportionate assets (DA) case against him and his family members. A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti issued a notice to Tamil Nadu police and […]
The Enforcement Directorate seized ₹1.3 crore in cash, luxury cars, and evidence related to shell companies after raiding the former promoters of Kwality Ltd. in a ₹1,400 crore money laundering case. The agency also froze demat accounts worth ₹6.5 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Raids were conducted at 15 locations in Delhi-NCR.
The Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Waqf Bill has been granted an extension to submit its report by the end of the 2025 budget session. The delay is attributed to the need for site visits and stakeholder consultations, which were requested by opposition MPs. The bill, introduced by the BJP-led government, continues to be a […]
BJP activists protested on Friday against food contamination at government-run schools and hostels by attempting to lay siege to Damodaram Sanjeevaiah Sankshema Bhavan. Leaders from the OBC Morcha and Mahila Morcha clashed with police, resulting in arrests. OBC Morcha president Anand Goud and Mahila Morcha president Shilpa Reddy were taken to Goshamahal Stadium.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar ruled out an immediate cabinet expansion, clarifying that no discussions have taken place regarding filling the vacant ministerial position. He confirmed that the issue hasn’t been discussed with AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. The current Siddaramaiah-led cabinet consists of 34 ministers, including the CM, Deputy CM, and 32 others.
British Transport Minister Louise Haigh resigned on Friday over a 2013 fraud conviction involving a falsely reported stolen work cellphone. In her resignation letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, she stated her commitment to the political project but felt it would be best to support from outside the government. Her resignation followed media reports of […]
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized India’s decision not to send its cricket team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, urging the government to keep politics out of sports. Yadav questioned why it’s acceptable for PM Modi to visit Pakistan but not for Indian cricketers to play there, emphasizing that sports should remain separate from political […]
Indian Navy seized 500 kgs of crystal meth from fishing boats in a coordinated operation with Sri Lankan Navy. Navy launched an extensive search operation in Arabian Sea after intelligence shared by Sri Lankan officials. Advanced Indian Naval Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, and a naval ship were deployed. This led to […]