- India
Rape victim says ‘happily married’, SC reduces convict’s sentence
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has reduced the sentence of a man convicted of raping an 11-year-old girl noting her statement that she is happily married and not interested in pursuing the…
- India
Kerala CM warns against forces who try to destroy cooperative sector
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister a Vijayan on Tuesday cautioned against “some forces” who have been on a “mission” for some time to destroy the cooperative sector in the state, and alleged that…
- India
Odisha: Patnaik sanctions Rs 45 cr for minority communities’ multi-purpose centres
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday approved Rs 45 crore for constructing 150 multi-purpose community centres for preserving the culture and heritage of the people belonging to minority communities in…
- India
BJP leaders are giving ‘absurd’ justifications for firecracker bursting: Gopal Rai
New Delhi: Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said people associated with the BJP are offering “absurd” justifications for supporting firecracker bursting during Diwali, which resulted in a sharp spike in pollution…
- India
BJP toppled Congress govt in MP by purchasing MLAs, alleges Rahul
Bhopal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of toppling his party’s government in Madhya Pradesh in 2020 by purchasing MLAs, and expressed confidence that the grand old party would…
- India
Ahead of PM’s visit, 2 tribal activists held for suicide threat
Jamshedpur: Two activists of a tribal organisation were detained in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district on Tuesday after they threatened that they would die by suicide if PM Narendra Modi did not make…
- Pakistan
HC issues stay order against jail trial of Imran Khan in cipher case
Islamabad: A Pakistan high court on Tuesday issued a stay order against the jail trial of former prime minister Imran Khan in the cipher case, as a special court was hearing the…
- India
Six-month jail term proposed by parliamentary panel for those selling adulterated food
New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has recommended a minimum imprisonment of six months for those selling adulterate food or drinks along with a minimum fine of Rs 25,000. In view of the…
- India
Oppn slams Modi govt on reports of Adani employee on Centre’s panel
New Delhi: Opposition parties on Tuesday attacked the Modi government for “appointing” Janardhan Chaudhary as a member of the Centre’s Expert Appraisal Committees (EAC) under the Environment Ministry, alleging he is an…
- Middle East
Indian woman evacuated from war-torn Gaza
Jerusalem: An Indian woman from Kashmir who had sought immediate evacuation from the war-torn Hamas-ruled Gaza has safely reached Egypt with the help of Indian missions in the region, according to her…
- India
BJP leaders come and say provocative things in name of religion: Rajasthan CM Gehlot
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Tuesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other BJP leaders to speak on the work done by his government instead of…
- India
World Cup: Resilient India vs steely New Zealand in semifinal showdown
Mumbai: A relentless India rocketed through their league engagements with nine wins on the bounce but the past record is just a shiny antique in a showcase and the hosts will have…
- India
Aluva minor rape, murder case: Kerala court sentences convict to death
Kochi: A court in Kerala on Tuesday sentenced to death the man convicted in the horrific Aluva child rape and murder case. Special POCSO (Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences) court judge K…
- India
J&K fake encounter: Army captain gets bail, victims’ kin cry injustice
Jammu: Family members of three men killed in a “staged” encounter in south Kashmir’s Amshipora in July 2020 have dubbed as “grave injustice” the suspension of the life sentence of the Army captain…
- India
Five injured in clash between two groups in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar, seven arrested
Mumbai: At least five persons were injured in a clash between two groups belonging to different communities in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, following which the police have arrested seven suspects, an official…
