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After Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha disqualification, protests erupt across India
A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member following his conviction in a 2019 defamation case, party workers took to the streets in numerous states on Saturday to stage protests.
Centre decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in northeast
Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the central government decided to reduce the jurisdiction of "disturbed areas" in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA.
Delhi: Manish Sisodia's bail plea hearing adjourned till April 5
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday adjourned the hearing on the bail plea of former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia till April 5 in a money-laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.
Differences don't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju on alleged Centre-SC clash
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the differences between the central government and judiciary were inevitable in a democracy and should not be misconstrued as confrontation, reported PTI.
Bengaluru: PM Modi inaugurates new Metro line, takes 1st ride
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) line from Whitefield to Krishnarajapuram in Bengaluru, Karnataka, ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls.
Land-for-jobs scam: Tejashwi Yadav appears before CBI for questioning
After skipping three previous summonses, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday for questioning over his purported connection with the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
India records nearly 1,600 daily COVID-19 cases—highest in 5 months
India reported nearly 1,600 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest in 146 days, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Saturday.
Plea in SC challenging 'automatic disqualification' of convicted MPs, MLAs
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the "automatic disqualification" of legislators upon conviction and sentence, hours after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was suspended from the Lok Sabha on Friday, reported India Today.
Membership of banned outfit sufficient for prosecution under UAPA: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that membership in an outlawed group will constitute an offense under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill without debate amid Opposition's ruckus
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2023 on Friday without debate as Opposition MPs raised slogans demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the allegations of fraud against the Adani Group.
Maharashtra: Couple, 3-month-old son mowed down by train in Palghar
In a shocking incident, a couple and their three-month-old son were run over by an express train in Palghar, Maharashtra, in the wee hours of Friday, reported PTI.
Amritpal Singh held wife captive, engaged in illegal activities: Report
Intelligence agencies on Friday claimed that fugitive Waris Punjab De chief and Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh held his wife Kirandeep Kaur captive and often beat her up. They claimed Singh was also linked with drug traffickers.
Opposition parties move Supreme Court, seek guidelines for ED, CBI
At least fourteen opposition parties approached the Supreme Court, alleging the misuse of central probe agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre in arresting opposition leaders.
Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP after conviction in defamation case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as a Member of Lok Sabha following his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his remarks about PM Narendra Modi's surname in 2019, ANI reported.
Delhi Police files case over pro-Khalistan protest in London
The Delhi Police has registered a case in connection with a pro-Khalistan protest staged in front of the Indian High Commission in London, United Kingdom (UK), on Sunday.
Amritpal Singh may escape through Nepal, border on high alert
Authorities have put the Indo-Nepal border on high alert following intelligence reports about fugitive Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh's plans to escape the country through Nepal.
World Bank president nominee Ajay Banga tests positive for COVID-19
Ajay Banga, the United States (US) nominee for World Bank president, tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in New Delhi on Thursday.
Chhattisgarh: 5-year-old boy appointed as 'child constable' after father's death
A five-year-old boy in Surguja, Chhattisgarh, was appointed as a "child constable" after the death of his father, reported ANI.
Haryana woman arrested for sheltering Amritpal Singh and his aide
Haryana Police arrested a woman identified as Baljit Kaur from Shahabad-Markanda town in Kurukshetra district on charges of sheltering fugitive pro-Khalistan preacher and Waris Punjab De head Amritpal Singh and his aide Papalpreet Singh at her residence.
Modi to visit Varanasi today, launch India's first passenger ropeway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his Lok Sabha constituency in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.
Amritpal may have fled Punjab, vigil along Nepal border increased
Amritpal Singh, the pro-Khalistani preacher who has been designated a fugitive, may have escaped Punjab, as he was last seen in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
New COVID-19 variant, XBB.1.16 detected in 349 samples: Govt
The XBB.1.16 subvariant of COVID-19 has been detected in a total of 349 samples so far, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), reported PTI.
Amritpal Singh's gunman arrested, was among accused in Ajnala case
The Punjab Police informed on Thursday that it had arrested fugitive pro-Khalistani preacher and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh's gunman Tejinder Singh Gill alias Gorkha Baba from Mangewal village in Khanna tehsil of Punjab's Ludhiana district.
Tamil Nadu: Man throws acid on wife inside court premises
A 40-year-old man allegedly threw acid on his wife inside district court premises in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, reported The Hindu.
Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife suffering from cancer, pens emotional note
Senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, announced on Wednesday that she is suffering from stage-2 invasive cancer.
Mallya had Rs. 7,500 crore, enough to repay banks: CBI
The multi-crore loan scam involving fugitive Indian businessman Vijay Mallya has taken a new turn.
Have you seen Bhagat Singh's original letter to jail authorities
A letter Bhagat Singh wrote to Lahore jail authorities, requesting a meeting with his father has surfaced on Martyrs' Day.
What is 2019 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi; Know here
A Gujarat court on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in prison in a 2019 defamation case over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is BJP hyping Tipu Sultan's death in Karnataka
Amid the intense election campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka, a new controversy concerning the death of 18th-century ruler Tipu Sultan has erupted.
Over 95,400 UPI-related frauds reported in 2022-23: Centre
A total of 95,402 cases of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction-related frauds were recorded in the country in 2022-23, the Finance Ministry told the Parliament on Wednesday.
Delhi expected to witness rainfall today, IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Delhi would likely witness rainfall on Thursday and Friday and issued a yellow alert in the national capital.
RaGa gets 2-year sentence in 'Modi surname' case; granted bail
The Surat District Court convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed in 2019 over his remark, "How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?"
2 'drunk' IndiGo fliers arrested for abusing crew, co-passengers
Two drunk fliers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly hurling abuses at the crew and co-passengers onboard an IndiGo flight from Dubai to Mumbai, reported News18.
New photo shows Amritpal Singh on cart; mother, wife questioned
A new photo of fugitive Khalistani sympathizer and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh surfaced on Wednesday, in which he is seen on the carriage of a three-wheeler cart with a motorcycle and another man apart from the driver.
SC to form new bench to hear Bilkis Bano's plea
The Supreme Court (SC) announced on Wednesday that it would form a new bench to hear a plea challenging the premature release of 11 convicts who had gang-raped Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
PM Modi to hold high-level meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday at 4:30 pm to review the present situation and the preparedness of public health services in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Tit-for-tat: Barricades removed outside UK mission after London's Khalistan protest
Barricades outside the United Kingdom (UK) mission at Shantipath in Chankyapuri and the residence of the British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, at Rajaji Marg in Delhi were removed on Wednesday afternoon.
India reports highest daily COVID-19 cases in 2023: Check tally
For the first time in 2023, India reported more than 1,100 COVID-19 daily cases, triggering fresh concerns among people about the recent outspread of the novel virus.
6 arrests, 100 FIRs over 'Modi hatao, desh bachao' posters
The Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested six people, including two printing press owners, and registered 100 FIRs in connection with posters in the national capital that read Modi hatao, desh bachao, calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ouster.
Amritpal might have changed appearance, police release his 7 looks
With the pro-Khalistani leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh still on the run, Punjab Police released a set of possible avatars that Singh could have used to evade arrest on Tuesday.