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Uttarakhand implements UCC, becomes first state to enforce contentious law
Dehradun: The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been implemented in Uttarakhand beginning Monday, January 27, making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law, chief minister…
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Cuts in income tax rates, higher tariffs on gold likely in Budget 2025-26
New Delhi: Mild cuts in personal Income Tax rates to boost consumption and concessional Corporate Tax scheme for manufacturing hubs and FDIs to push the ‘Make in India’ strategy are likely in…
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JPC clears Waqf Amendment Bill, approves BJP-led NDA proposals
New Delhi: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Monday, January 27, adopted all amendments proposed by the ruling BJP-led NDA members and negated every change moved by…
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‘Free buses for students, 50 pc off on Delhi metro,’ among AAP’s 15 promises
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, January 27, released the party’s manifesto, titled “Kejriwal ki Guarantee,” ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections. Speaking at…
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SC bench orders burial of pastor in designated place away from village in Chhattisgarh
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday gave a split verdict on the issue of place of burial of a pastor, whose body is lying in a mortuary in Chhattisgarh since January…
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SC to consider admission of Rohingya children in MCD schools
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the issue of admission of Rohingya refugee children in state-run schools would require its consideration. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and NK…
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EAM Jaishankar embarks on 3-day visit to UAE
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further enhance India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the influential Gulf nation.…
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Attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue ‘shameful’: Mayawati
Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Monday condemned the alleged attempt to vandalise a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar in Punjab’s Amritsar and accused the state’s AAP government of negligence. The former Uttar…
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RG Kar case: Calcutta HC begins hearing of twin appeals by Bengal govt, CBI
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday began hearing for admission of two separate appeals, one by the West Bengal government and the other by the CBI, challenging a trial court order…
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Manish Sisodia to return as deputy chief minister if AAP wins: Kejriwal
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced Manish Sisodia will assume the role of Deputy chief minister again if the party wins the February 5 assembly polls…
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Amit Shah labels AAP ‘Aawaidh Aamdaniwali Party’ in Delhi campaign
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday described AAP as ‘Aawaidh Aamdaniwali Party’, and alleged that it did nothing but spread lies to get votes and indulged in corruption under…
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Watch: Air India passengers stranded on Dubai-bound flight for 5 hours
Passengers of Air India’s AI909 flight from Mumbai to Dubai were left gasping for air on Saturday, January 25, after they were stranded inside the aircraft for hours without functional air conditioning…
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30 Indian startups raised $250 million in funding last week
New Delhi: At least 30 startups raised $248.87 million in funding last week as the Indian startup ecosystem continues to shine due to strong fundamentals of the economy. Out of these, five…
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Man held for trying to vandalise Ambedkar’s statue in Amritsar
Amritsar: Police on Sunday arrested a man who allegedly attempted to damage a statue of BR Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple, officials said.…
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34 Indian fishermen held by SL Navy; TN CM flags matter with Centre
Chennai: As many as 34 Indian fishermen–32 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Kerala, have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while they were fishing near Dhanushkodi in TN, Chief Minister…
