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- India
SC to hear ED plea against Mamata Banerjee in I-PAC raid case today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday in connection with the Indian Political…
- India
SC stresses equality and dignity for prisoners with disabilities
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 21, said the rights of prisoners with disabilities must be recognised and effectuated in a manner that accords with a humane and rights-based approach.…
- India
Motor accident victims entitled to high-quality prosthetic limb: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 21, ruled that motor accident victims are entitled to high-quality prosthetic limb that is integral to their lives, saying that for amputees, such artificial…
- India
Nitin Gadkari pushes for 100 pc ethanol blending amid West Asia oil concerns
New Delhi: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, April 21, said India should aspire to achieve 100 per cent ethanol blending in the near future, as vulnerabilities in oil…
- India
For humanity: Madrasa students provide food for people affected by Lucknow fire
At a time when most of North India is heavily polarised, a group of madrasa students has set an example of harmony by offering food to people affected by a fire accident…
- Pakistan
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian planes till May 24
New Delhi: Pakistan on Tuesday, April 21, extended the closure of its airspace for Indian planes till May 24 as the curbs will now remain in place for more than a year.…
- India
Four people held for running prostitution racket in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Four people, including three women, have been arrested for allegedly running a prostitution racket in spas and a house in the city, police said on Tuesday, April 21. In the same…
- India
Will Constitution not rescue believer who is not allowed to touch deity: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 21, asked the chief priest of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple if the Constitution will not come to the rescue of a believer who is…
- Telangana
HRF writes to UP DGP over action against workers
Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has urged the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to act against arbitrary police action against protesting workers. In a letter addressed to the DGP,…
- India
Bengal: Fire at private hospital in Salt Lake, none injured
Kolkata: A fire broke out at a private hospital in Salt Lake area adjoining Kolkata on Tuesday, April 21, an official said. At least three fire tenders were pressed into service to…
- India
India’s economy projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year: UN
United Nations: India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent this year and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a report by the United Nations. The United Nations Economic…
- India
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Manipur
Imphal: Manipur was struck by an earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on the morning of Tuesday, April 21, officials said. The quake occurred at 5.59 am with its epicentre located in Kamjong district,…
- India
Man on run for 9 years in Thane murder case held in Jharkhand
Thane: An accused in a murder case in Thane who was absconding for nine years has been arrested from Jharkhand, police said. Rajesh alias Uttam Muneshwar Ravidas (34), an alleged contract killer…
- India
EC vows free, fair polls in West Bengal: CEC Kumar
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, April 20, asserted that the Election Commission will leave no stone unturned in holding free, fair and transparent polls in West Bengal where…
- India
West Bengal polls: 23 pc candidates have criminal cases, 22 pc are crorepatis, says report
New Delhi: Around 23 per cent candidates in fray in the second phase of West Bengal assembly polls have declared criminal cases against themselves while 22 per cent are crorepatis, according to…
