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Kerala Congress leader obtains video of him being thrashed by police via RTI
A case of police brutality in Kerala has surfaced after a youth Congress leader obtained a video of him being tortured. The incident occurred in April 2023 at the Kunnamkulam Police Station,…
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‘Secularism, communism will survive if…’: Union minister on minorities
Kolkata: Asserting that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, was a moral obligation towards minority communities in countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan, who had been “forgotten since Partition”, Union Minister of State for…
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Decades-old mazar demolished in UP over ‘illegal encroachment’
The Uttar Pradesh administration on September 1 demolished decades-old mazars (dargah/mausoleum) at the Miya Sarai intersection in Sitapur district, citing “illegal encroachments.” Several nearby shops were also razed. The demolition took place…
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GST on oil and gas exploration hiked to 18 pc
New Delhi: Oil and gas exploration and production will cost more after the GST Council approved raising the tax on services rendered for the same to 18 per cent from the current…
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Eid-e-Milad holiday in Mumbai shifted to Sep 8
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Thursday said the public holiday on account of Eid-e-Milad in Mumbai city and suburban district will be observed on September 8, instead of September 5. The decision…
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Shikhar Dhawan appears before ED in illegal betting app case
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said. He entered the…
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SC asks replies from Centre, NDMA, flood-affected states
New Delhi: Considering the unprecedented landslides and flooding in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court on Thursday, September 4, sought the stand of the Centre, National Disaster Management Authority…
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Mayawati urges Centre, states to aid rain-hit families
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Thursday expressed concern over the widespread devastation caused by incessant rains, floods and landslides in several states, saying governments must immediately come forward to…
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SC gives bail to 23-year-old influencer in rape case, says charges false
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday gave bail to a 23-year-old social medial influencer accused of raping a 40-year-old woman, noting that false and frivolous charges were imposed against him. A…
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Why target only Dargahs over encroachment: Delhi HC to Hindutva NGO
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, September 3 dismissed a petition filed by Save India NGO, which sought the removal of alleged illegal encroachments on the Yamuna floodplains — including a mazhar…
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SC notice to NIA on Kashmiri separatist leader’s plea for bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court order denying him bail…
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Customs officials booked for facilitating exports of fake jewellery: CBI
New Delhi: The CBI has booked four customs officials for allegedly facilitating exports of fake gold jewellery valued at Rs 487 crore from the Chennai airport to claim customs duty refund and…
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HC grants bail to 32 people convicted in caste violence case in Agra
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to 32 people convicted in a 35-year-old caste violence case in Agra. In an order passed on August 28, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav granted…
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GST Council slashes tax rates: Know what becomes cheaper
New Delhi: Common use items from roti/paratha to hair oil, ice creams and TVs will cost less, while tax incidence on personal health and life insurance will be brought down to nil…