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UP court sentences BJP MLA to 25-year jail for raping minor
Sonbhadra: A court here on Friday sentenced BJP MLA Ramdular Gond to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a girl nine years ago, setting the stage for his disqualification…
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1,761 loco pilots failed breathalyser test in last five years: Vaishnaw
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that 1,761 loco pilots failed breathalyser test in the last five years and were subjected to disciplinary action as per…
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Shahi Idgah masjid survey: SC refuses to stay Allahabad HC order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the Allahabad High Court’s decision allowing a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah adjoining the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura on an…
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Patnaik sets tone for 2024 elections, asks party to counter misinformation campaign
Bhubaneswar: Setting the tone for the 2024 general elections, ruling BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday called upon the party rank and file to effectively counter the misinformation…
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Manipur: 19 victims of ethnic clashes laid to rest eight months after death
Imphal: Eight months after they were killed in ethnic violence in Manipur, the remains of 19 people belonging to the Kuki Zo community were laid to rest in the state’s Kangpokpi district…
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Parliament security breach case: Delhi court sends mastermind’ to 7-day police custody
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday sent Lalit Jha, arrested in the Parliament security breach case, to 7-day custody of the Delhi Police that claimed he was the “mastermind” of the…
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Sharmila Thackeray backs besieged nephew Aditya Thackeray in Disha Salian case
Mumbai: In a pleasant surprise for the Thackeray clan, Sharmila Thackeray, the wife of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray, has openly come out in support of her nephew Aditya Thackeray,…
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Mukhtar Ansari convicted in eighth case
Varanasi: A special MP-MLA court has convicted jailed mafia don Mukhtar Ansari in a case of threatening Mahavir Prasad Rungta, brother of coal businessman Nand Kishore Rungta in 1997. This will be…
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Respiratory illnesses in China: Indian labs asked to test samples
New Delhi: In view of reports of a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDL) network under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has been…
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Smriti Irani dismisses need for menstrual leaves, sparks controversy
Hyderabad: Union minister for women and child development Smriti Irani said that women do not require menstrual leaves as it can lead to ‘discrimination in the workforce’. Her comments were met with…
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Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik lands in New Delhi for maiden India visit
New Delhi: Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has landed at the national capital airport for his maiden visit to India. He was welcomed by V Muraleedharan, Minister of State (MoS) for External…
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Over 5 cr cases pending in Indian courts, 80K in Supreme Court
New Delhi: Over five crore cases are pending in various courts of the country, including 80,000 in the Supreme Court, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. In a written reply, Law…
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Karnataka: BJP brass irked as leaders fail to address Belgavi woman case
Bengaluru: The BJP high command is reportedly displeased with the Karnataka BJP unit for not addressing the issue of a horrifying incident in which a mother was paraded on the streets after…
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Karnataka’s Kodagu district ranks 7th in global tourist searches
Kodagu: Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, Kodagu district in Karnataka continues to enchant tourists globally, securing the 7th position among the world’s top 10 tourist destinations. The recognition comes as a testament to…
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India will buy oil from Venezuela as its not sanctioned: Union min
New Delhi: India will purchase oil from Venezuela as the sanctions against the Latin American country have been lifted, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday. “India…
