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The recent Bill to regulate the appointment process of the Election Commission of India could be a great danger to democracy if it’s not struck down, believes Justice (Retired) Rohinton F Nariman, former Supreme Court judge and former Solicitor General of India. “It was very crucial because if Election Commissioners happen to be partisan, then […]
The Gujarat High Court expressed shock and displeasure that its order to install CCTV cameras in the High Court Registry isn’t implemented yet. Taking a serious note about the non-compliance, Justice Sandeep Bhatt directed the Registrar of the High Court to arrange to install the CCTV cameras without further delay and complete the task before […]
India is today in a position of such strength that any enemy country will think ten times before giving us an eye. There was a time when people considered India to be a weak country after independence, but after that the country continued to grow stronger and whenever the enemy has raised its eyes towards […]
The Delhi High Court recently issued an interim order prohibiting skincare product manufacturer VBRO Skincare from producing or selling its products in packaging that resembles that of WOW Skin Science. The order was passed by Justice Prathiba M Singh, who also restrained VBRO from using the marks ‘WQVV’ or any other mark identical or deceptively […]
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s plea against her expulsion from the Lok Sabha for January 3 next year. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti was hearing Moitra’s writ petition. The former Member of Parliament (MP), who represented the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday that the Centre will enforce the women’s reservation bill following the 2024 census. The announcement was made during a commemorative postal stamp release event in honour of Rani Abbakka at Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada district. Sitharaman highlighted that the women’s bill has become a reality due to Prime […]
In yet another foray into the media space, billionaire Gautam Adani’s group acquired a majority stake in news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The Adani group had earlier struck a similar deal with NDTV media. In a regulatory filing, Adani Enterprises — the firm that holds the group’s media interest — […]
The Madras high court sentenced IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days in jail for contempt after a petition filed by cricketer MS Dhoni accused him of making “contumacious” statements against the judiciary regarding an alleged IPL betting scam. The division bench of Justices SS Sundar and Sunder Mohan said the sentence would remain suspended […]
Finally breaking his silence over the huge cash recovery in I-T raids, Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu said his family handled the businesses and the money recovered was not directly his, but belonged to the companies which were raided. The MP also said the money was not linked in any way to the Congress or any […]
Jagdeep Singh, said to be the tallest Sikh in the world at 7 feet 6 inches, was arrested along with two of his associates after heroin was found in his SUV in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. A former Punjab Police constable, Jageep alias Deep Singh, got into the limelight with his entry into the reality […]
Surat airport has been approved as an International Airport in the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Surat, a strategic location from the point of view of economic activity in Gujarat with high concentration of textile, chemical and diamond industries, will get further boost after establishment of Diamond Bourse. The proposal to declare […]
The liquor industry is expecting a surge in sales driven by in-home parties and celebrations in year-end festivities. Industry experts are optimistic about 7-8 per cent growth for the collective liquor industry in the country. The quarter of October to December is the peak season for the Indian industry, driven by increased demand for premium […]
RAJKOT: A 20-year-old woman in Rajkot has filed a police complaint against her 40-year-old live-in partner, alleging multiple instances of rape, deliberate concealment of his HIV-positive status, and a false marriage promise. The woman, who works as a supervisor at a security firm, claims she and the accused, a field officer at the same company, […]
Rajkot, India: A sudden and reckless maneuver by a truck driver on Thursday morning led to a horrific accident near Maliyasan on the outskirts of Rajkot, claiming the lives of four innocent people. The tragedy unfolded on the busy Rajkot-Ahmedabad national highway, leaving a trail of grief and devastation. The accident occurred when the driver […]
An unprecedented 1,69,794 art lovers enjoyed various art forms as the 5th edition of the fortnight long arts and culture showcase of Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project of Torrent Group’s UNM Foundation, came to an end. The 6th edition of Abhivyakti in 2024, will commence in the month of November. With this, the search […]
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced on Tuesday that the lives of three local heroes – General Zorawar Singh, Maqbool Sherwani, and Brigadier Rajinder Singh Jamwal – will be incorporated into the school curriculum across the state. This initiative aims to celebrate their contributions to the region’s history and inspire future generations. General […]
Mumbai, India – December 15, 2023 – Indian TV actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj has alleged that she was the victim of domestic violence by her family members. Dhanraj, who is known for her roles in popular shows such as CID, Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal, and Bepannaah, posted a video on social media on December 15 in […]
On December 6, 2023, Italy announced that it would be withdrawing from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive infrastructure project launched by China in 2013. This was a significant development, as Italy was the only major Western country that had joined the BRI. There are a number of possible reasons for Italy’s decision […]
In a move that sent shockwaves through Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday blocked a crucial 50 billion euro aid package for war-torn Ukraine, just hours after the EU agreed to open membership talks with Kyiv. This starkly divided decision highlights the complex realities of European support for Ukraine and Orban’s unique position […]
Lokesh Kanagaraj, one of Tamil cinema’s most promising filmmakers, has launched his own production house with the film “Fight Club.” This debut directorial effort by Abbas A. Rahmath has generated much interest, especially considering its intriguing title. However, does the Tamil “Fight Club” live up to its namesake? A Predictable Plot Rooted in Stereotypes The […]
