Parliamentary panel calls for rigorous implementation of Land Acquisition Act
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel has called for the rigorous implementation of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act), particularly in the Scheduled Areas, and raised concerns over violations of the Act’s provisions. In a report tabled in Parliament this week, the Parliamentary Standing Committee […]
Parliament passes bill to allow 100 pc FDI in insurance sector
New Delhi: Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent, which is expected to increase insurance penetration, lower premiums, and boost job creation. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha […]
Substantial, compelling reasons must exist to set aside acquittal of accused: SC
New Delhi: Observing that reversal of acquittal should not be a matter of course, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said there must be “substantial and compelling reasons” to set aside the release of an accused. A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria made the observation while upholding an order of Allahabad High […]
NIA to have dedicated court in each state, UT: Union Govt
Says Delhi to have 16 special courts New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that to ensure speedy trial, it has decided to set up a dedicated NIA court in each state and Union territory and more than one court at places where there are over 10 cases under anti-terror law. A […]
Jaishankar meets European, UK, Egyptian counterparts at UAE summit
Dubai, Dec 14 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has met with his counterparts from Europe, the UK and Egypt on the sidelines of a high-level international summit in the United Arab Emirates, where leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss key geopolitical and security challenges. In a social media post on Saturday, Jaishankar said “it […]
Kharge launches scathing attack on BJP
New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, saying those indulging in “vote chori” are “gaddars” and need to be removed from power to save voting rights and the Constitution. Addressing the party’s ‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod’ rally at the Ramlila Maidan here, Kharge said […]
2001 Parliament attack anniversary
Vice Prez, PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, Lt Guv Sinha pay tributes to fallen heroes New Delhi/Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday led Parliamentarians in paying floral tributes to those who died fending off terrorists who attacked the Parliament House in 2001. On the 24th anniversary of the attack, Prime Minister Narendra […]
SC orders 30 pc seats for women advocates in state Bar councils
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30 per cent seats in state Bar councils, where the election process has not been set in motion, be kept for women advocates. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said for the current year, the state Bar councils where elections are […]
Want to send strong message that SC meant for common man: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI) Sending a “strong message” that the Supreme Court is meant for the common man, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said a predictable timeline and a unified national judicial policy-based early decision of pending cases would be his priority. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, the […]
Cross-border arms smuggling module busted in Punjab: DGP
Chandigarh, Dec 7 (PTI) The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan following the arrest of one person. Five pistols were recovered from the arrested individual, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. The accused has been identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of the […]