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Chief Justice of India comes under RTI Act: Supreme Court

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court observed that the office of Chief Justice of India is a public authority and hence falls under the purview of the transparency law, Right to Information Act (RTI).

13 Nov 2019

India

SC will pronounce verdict on Sabarimala, Rafale review pleas tomorrow

In his last working days as the Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi is hoping to end long-drawn and important legal battles.

13 Nov 2019

Air Pollution

In Delhi, air-quality might slip from 'severe' to 'emergency' today

After a slight relief last week, air pollution returned to Delhi to choke residents. Courtesy stubble burning, which hasn't stopped despite Supreme Court's orders, the air quality slipped to severe on Wednesday, and could further deteriorate to "emergency".

Should CJI's office come under RTI Act? SC's verdict today

Today, the Supreme Court will announce whether the office of Chief Justice of India should come under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

12 Nov 2019

Shashi Tharoor

Scorpion on Shivalinga remark: Bailable warrant issued against Shashi Tharoor

On Tuesday, a Delhi court issued a bailable warrant against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in connection to a criminal defamation suit filed by BJP leader Rajiv Babbar.

12 Nov 2019

Coimbatore

Coimbatore: Woman hit by truck while avoiding AIADMK flagpole

A 30-year-old woman met with a road accident on Monday as an AIADMK flagpole allegedly fell on a highway in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

11 Nov 2019

DNA

Maulana rapes 15-year-old, pregnant survivor told to sell her baby

In a shocking incident, a panchayat in Bihar held a pregnant 15-year-old girl responsible for her rape.

Ayodhya: Ram Mandir's construction may begin on Ram Navami

On Saturday, the Supreme Court pulled off one of the most impossible feats by ending the decades-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.

Protesting JNU students clash with police; cops use water cannons

A violent clash broke out between police personnel and students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday as the latter staged a protest outside the All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE).

11 Nov 2019

India

UP: Groom's 'nagin' dance prompts bride to call off wedding

Nagin dance is nothing short of a cult in marriages in north India. The baraatis in a carefree nature, have no qualms in lying on roads and dancing like a snake.

11 Nov 2019

Delhi Police

Tis Hazari violence: Talks with police 'fail', lawyers resume strike

The stand-off between lawyers in Delhi and cops is showing no signs of an end, with the former group confirming that they will resume strike on Monday.

10 Nov 2019

Andhra Pradesh

Minor accuses man of rape, accused turns to be woman

A 32-year-old woman was arrested for the rape of a minor girl in Ongole in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district on Thursday.

10 Nov 2019

Odisha

Cyclone Bulbul wreaks havoc; kills 4 in Odisha, West Bengal

Four people have been killed across Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Bulbul made landfall, wreaking havoc overnight.

10 Nov 2019

India

IIT Madras student found dead in hostel room; suicide suspected

A 19-year-old woman student of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, was found dead in her hostel room on Saturday.

10 Nov 2019

India

Housemaid flooded with job offers after business card goes viral

With a slump in economy and increasing unemployment rates, landing a job today has become difficult, especially for semi-skilled resources.

Kartarpur Corridor: Navjot Singh Sidhu thanks 'yaar dildaar' Imran Khan

On Saturday, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu said that the Kartarpur Corridor is an ointment for the wounds of India-Pakistan partition.

Ayodhya verdict reminds to have faith in system: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation after the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the long-drawn Ayodhya land dispute case, which facilitated the construction of a Ram Mandir at the disputed site.

Ayodhya: Sunni Waqf Board welcomes verdict, says won't challenge it

After the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on the long-drawn Ayodhya land dispute case on Saturday, the Sunni Waqf Board has said that it would not challenge the ruling.

Ayodhya case: Meet the 92-year-old lawyer who defended Lord Rama

On Saturday, the Supreme Court delivered its verdict in the long-drawn Ayodhya title dispute case.

Decoding Ayodhya verdict: Here's all that happened inside Supreme Court

On Saturday, the Supreme Court ended the long-drawn legal battle of Ayodhya by handing over the disputed land to a Board of Trustees for the construction of Ram Mandir.

09 Nov 2019

Pakistan News

PM Modi inaugurates Kartarpur Corridor, thanks Imran Khan in speech

The Kartarapur Corridor, which will allow Indian pilgrims to visit holy shrine in Pakistan, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Subsequently, the first batch of pilgrims left for the Gurudwara.

09 Nov 2019

India

Ayodhya: Centre told to form trust for construction of temple

A five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, gave a unanimous decision in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute on Saturday.

Ayodhya verdict: Meet the five judges who will script history

A five-judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court will pronounce verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute at 10:30 am today.

Supreme Court to announce historic Ayodhya verdict tomorrow

After languishing in Supreme Court for years, the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute will reach its finale tomorrow at 10:30 am.

08 Nov 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal: Man rapes daughter; cousin blackmails her with obscene video

In a shocking incident, a man was booked for repeatedly raping his daughter over the course of a year in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Before Ayodhya verdict, CJI Gogoi meets top UP officials

In a few days from now, the verdict of the sensitive Ayodhya case will be out and obviously, the temple town is already on tenterhooks.

08 Nov 2019

India

Journalist Aatish Taseer, who called Modi 'Divider-in-chief', loses citizenship status

Aatish Taseer has always been a known name in literary circles.

08 Nov 2019

Delhi Police

#LawyersvsPolice: Woman cop was assaulted by lawyers, video shows

Lawyers and cops are seen as "guardians" of justice, but on Saturday they evoked ridicule after they clashed at Tis Hazari court.

Navjot Singh Sidhu gets political clearance to visit Kartarpur Sahib

On Thursday, Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu was granted permission by the Ministry of External Affairs to travel through the Kartarpur Corridor, sources said.

07 Nov 2019

Gujarat

Gujarat-shocker: Two blind teachers rape minor blind girl for months

In a gruesome incident reported from Gujarat, a minor girl alleged that she was repeatedly raped by two blind teachers of a special school in Ambaji.

07 Nov 2019

India Today

Man seeks gold-loan against cows after hearing they 'contain gold'

A couple of days back Bharatiya Janata Party's West Bengal chief made the appalling claim that cow's milk contains gold, and we're already witnessing its repercussions.

Chinmayanand case: Evidences prove charges against both politician, law student

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing rape charges against former Union Minister Chinmayanand, on Wednesday filed a chargesheet in the case.

06 Nov 2019

India

In a first, Health ATM installed at Lucknow railway station

In a move to improve medical facilities for its passengers, the Indian Railways has installed two 'Health ATMs' at the Charbagh railway station in Lucknow, on Monday.

06 Nov 2019

Noida

Noida: IIT-IIM alumnus commits suicide, allegedly due to wife's harassment

In a distressing incident, a 39-year-old man, an alumnus of IIT and IIM, allegedly committed suicide after jumping from his house in Noida. His family has said his sour relationship with his wife forced him to take the extreme step.

06 Nov 2019

Haryana

Ignoring SC's warning, stubble burning continues in Punjab, Haryana

This week, the Supreme Court finally noticed Delhi's sickening situation and slammed farmers for only thinking about themselves.

06 Nov 2019

Delhi Police

Police v/s lawyers: Delhi cops end protest after 11 hours

On Tuesday, Delhi witnessed unprecedented scenes with thousands of police officers taking to the streets demanding justice after some of them were assaulted by lawyers in Tis Hazari court last weekend.

05 Nov 2019

Punjab

PMC Bank crisis: RBI raises withdrawal limit to Rs. 50,000

The withdrawal limit for account holders of the crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank has been raised to Rs. 50,000, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a press release on Tuesday.

05 Nov 2019

Delhi Police

#LawyersVsDelhiPolice: Cops protest outside HQ, demand justice, raise slogans

Scores of personnel of Delhi police took to streets on Tuesday to protest against a scuffle that broke between cops and lawyers at Tis Hazari court last week.

05 Nov 2019

India

Air purifier installed near Taj Mahal as pollution worsens

While a severe pollution grips northern India, an air purifier van has been deployed at the gates of the Taj Mahal in Agra, in a bid to provide relief to tourists visiting the Mughal-era monument.

05 Nov 2019

Uttar Pradesh

UP man dies after eating 41 eggs in bizarre challenge

A 42-year-old man died while doing a bizarre challenge in the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh.