INDIA bloc performing ‘mujra’ for its vote bank: Modi
Dehri/Bikram (Bihar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to thwart alleged attempts to rob Dalits and backward classes of reservations by the INDIA bloc which he accused of “enslavement” and performing “mujra” for Muslim vote bank. Addressing back-to-back rallies in Karakat and Patliputra Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar, the prime minister also charged the […]
Don’t want Kejriwal to perform official duties if released on interim bail: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Tuesday it doesn’t want Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to discharge his official duties if he is released on interim bail in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam as it would lead to a conflict of interest. Kejriwal failed to get any relief […]
INDIA bloc leaders echoing voice of Pakistan: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday highlighted a series of statements made by INDIA bloc leaders that it said were against the nation’s interest, as the ruling party accused the opposition of echoing the voice of Pakistan and asked people to be wary of such “traitors”. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi cited Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay […]
Combating juvenile cybercrimes: CJI Chandrachud calls for international collaboration
Kathmandu: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said juvenile justice systems must adapt by enhancing international cooperation and sharing best practices to tackle growing transnational digital crimes involving minors, amidst the rapid evolution of technology. Chandrachud is here on a three-day official visit to Nepal at the invitation of Chief Justice of […]
SC to examine if allopathic doctors, AYUSH practitioners can have different retirement age
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a vexatious question whether there can be different age of superannuation for the allopathic doctors in comparison with the practitioners of Ayurveda and others working in the government hospitals and clinics. Taking note of the shortage of allopathic doctors, the Rajasthan government enhanced their age […]
SC reserves verdict on whether private properties can be termed material resources of community
New Delhi: A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its verdict on Wednesday on a vexed legal question that whether private properties can be considered “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Constitution and consequently, taken over by State authorities to subserve the “common good”. The question is being dealt with by the […]
Destruction of forests is destruction of humanity: President Murmu
Dehradun: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised re-evaluating the standards of development and said the destruction of forests is, in a way, destruction of humanity. “Unsustainable exploitation of resources has brought humanity to a point where the standards of development have to be re-evaluated,” Murmu said while addressing trainee officers of the Indian Forest Service […]
1,351 candidates in fray for phase 3 of Lok Sabha polls: EC
New Delhi: As many as 1,351 candidates from 12 states and union territories are in the fray for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 7, the Election Commission said on Tuesday. These include eight candidates from Betul seat of Madhya Pradesh, where the election was to be held in the second […]
Amit Shah holds roadshow in Assam’s Silchar
Silchar (Assam): Braving rain, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday led a colourful roadshow in Silchar, the most important town of Assam’s Barak Valley bordering Bangladesh, for BJP candidate Parimal Suklabaidya. Accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Shah was standing atop a decorated vehicle which had Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s picture in […]
PM Modi has resorted to hate speech, lies: Cong on his ‘redistribution of wealth’ remarks
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “redistribution of wealth” remarks targeting the party, saying after facing “disappointment” in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, the PM has now resorted to “lies” and “hate speech” to divert people from the real issues. The opposition party’s attack […]