Parl must re-examine new criminal laws: Manish Tewari

CHANDIGARH: Congress leader Manish Tewari has demanded that Parliament re-examine the new criminal laws, claiming they lay the foundation of turning the country into a police state. “The new criminal Laws that came into effect from 12 midnight July 1st 2024 – (Today) lay the foundations of turning India into a Police State,” the Chandigarh […]

RSS chief releases book on Paramveer Chakra winner Abdul Hameed

GHAZIPUR: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh( RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday attended a book launch programme at Martyr Veer Abdul Hameed Martyr Memorial Dhamupur in Dullahpur. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Paramveer Chakra winner Abdul Hameed, he paid tributes to the martyr and released a book written by Ramachandran Srinivasan based on his […]

Parliament should pass law to enable reservations to exceed 50% cap: Congress

Parliament should pass law to enable reservations to exceed 50% cap: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday said Parliament should pass a law to enable reservations to exceed the 50-per cent cap, a day after NDA constituent JD(U) demanded that the quota increase in Bihar be included in the 9th schedule of the Constitution. At a meeting of the Janata Dal-United’s national executive here on Saturday, […]

PM Modi releases books on ex-VP Naidu; praises him for mild-mannerism

PM Modi releases books on ex-VP Naidu; praises him for mild-mannerism

NEW DELHI: Praising former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu’s mild mannerism, eloquence and wit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled that no one can match his level of wit, spontaneity, quick counters and one-liners. Mr Modi was releasing three books on the life and journey of Mr Naidu on the eve of his 75th birthday […]

CJI underlines ‘Constitutional Morality’ as means to preserve India’s diversity

CJI underlines ‘Constitutional Morality’ as means to preserve India’s diversity

KOLKATA: Espousing the importance of implementing ‘Constitutional Morality’ in Indian jurisprudence, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday insisted on the commitment of courts to ensure diversity, inclusion and tolerance. Speaking at the inaugural session of the two-day East Zone II Regional Conference of the National Judicial Academy, the CJI also focused on […]

Excise ‘scam’: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12

Excise ‘scam’: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12

NEW DELHI: A court here on Saturday sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till July 12 in a corruption case related to the alleged excise scam. The CBI, which recently arrested Kejriwal had sought 14 days judicial custody, and were provided the same, as the agency claimed his incarceration was required in the […]

BJP will be wiped out from Jharkhand after assembly polls: Hemant Soren

RANCHI: Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday slammed the BJP for allegedly hatching a conspiracy against him and claimed that the saffron party will be wiped out from the state after the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing JMM workers at his residence, Soren said there would be a “revolt against those who plotted the […]

Named JD (U) working prez, Sanjay Jha raises demand for special status for Bihar

PATNA: The JD (U), a key constituent of the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre, appointed Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha its working president on Saturday while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will continue to be the party’s chief. The decision was taken at a meeting of JD (U)’s National Executive here chaired by Nitish […]

Easy bike loan solutions now available on Bajaj markets

PUNE: Bajaj Markets facilitates easy access to two-wheeler loans, providing a hassle-free borrowing experience for customers looking to purchase their dream bike or scooter. Individuals can get a loan amount of up to 100% of the bike’s value. Some other key features of the bike loans available on Bajaj Markets include: • Flexible Repayment Tenure: […]

Another man lynched on suspicion of being phone thief in Calcutta

CALCUTTA: A 22-year old man was lynched on Saturday on suspicion of mobile phone theft in the Calcutta suburb of Salt Lake on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Prasen Mandal. This is the second such incident in the city in two days. On Friday, police detained around 15 men after a man was […]