‘Hate speech denies human beings right to dignity’

‘Hate speech denies human beings right to dignity’

New Delhi: A hate speech denies human beings the right to dignity, Supreme Court Judge Justice B V Nagarathna said on Tuesday. In India, she said, human dignity is not only a value but a right that is enforceable and, in a human dignity-based democracy, freedom of speech and expression must be exercised in a […]

Need to make India most advanced laboratory of modern science: PM

Need to make India most advanced laboratory of modern science: PM

New Delhi: Emphasising the role of the scientific community in developing ways of dealing with emerging diseases and the need for encouraging research in developing new vaccines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, called for relentless efforts to make India the most advanced laboratory of modern science during ”Amrit Kaal”. Speaking about the result of […]

Congress says PM Modi’s New Year ‘gift’ cuts rations of 81cr poor by 50 pc

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Modi government has reduced the ration of the 81 crore poor people by 50 percent in the new year. The opposition party said 81 crore Indians who were eligible for 10 kilograms of foodgrains will now get only five kilograms. “The year 2023 began with the […]

China’s approach to India same as Russia’s to Ukraine: Rahul Gandhi

China’s approach to India same as Russia’s to Ukraine: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said China is adopting the same principle with India as Russia is with Ukraine, as it is threatening to alter India’s boundaries. He also claimed that the Sino-Indian border conflict has a link with a weak economy, a confused nation without any vision, hatred, anger and the […]

PM to inaugurate Indian Science Congress today

PM to inaugurate Indian Science Congress today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 108th Indian Science Congress through video conferencing on Tuesday. The event is being hosted by Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) at its Amravati Road Campus. Among the top dignitaries who will grace the inaugural session are Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of Maharashtra Public Universities Bhagat […]

Govt proposes self regulatory mechanism for online gaming cos

New Delhi: The government has proposed a self-regulatory mechanism, mandatory verification of players and physical Indian address for online gaming companies, according to the draft online gaming rules published on Monday. Online gaming companies will be covered under the new IT rules that were issued in 2021 for social media platforms. The online gaming platforms […]

Negative Covid report must even for flyers to India transiting through China, 5 other nations

New Delhi: A negative Covid report is a must for passengers transiting through China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand, irrespective of their originating countries, before landing at any Indian airport, the Union Health Ministry said Monday. In a letter to states on Monday, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that in the […]

Bombshell found near Punjab, Haryana CMs’ homes

Chandigarh: A bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot after reports that a bombshell was found a few hundred metres away from the official residences of Punjab and Haryana chief ministers here on Monday, police said. The bombshell was reportedly found on the Nayagaon-Kansal road, which is about 500-700 metres from the residences of […]

SC to launch project to provide free digital access to official law reports of its verdicts

SC to launch project to provide free digital access to official law reports of its verdicts

NEW DELHI: In another step towards digitalization of the judiciary, the Supreme Court will launch on Monday a project which will provide free access to official law reports of its verdicts to law students, lawyers and the general public. The Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) project will be unveiled on the direction of Chief Justice […]

If Oppn stands effectively with vision it’ll be difficult for BJP to win in 2024: Rahul Gandhi

If Oppn stands effectively with vision it’ll be difficult for BJP to win in 2024: Rahul Gandhi

Itanagar: The face-off between the Indian and Chinese soldiers along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the frontier state, efforts for early resolution of disputed areas along its boundary with Assam, the state public service commission paper leak case, dominated news from Arunachal Pradesh through the year. New Delhi: Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi […]