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21 Mar 2024
Rohingya MuslimsExplained: Rohingya crisis and India's stance on those seeking asylum
The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it must prioritize its own citizens' needs, especially as a developing nation with the world's largest population.
21 Mar 2024
DY ChandrachudTamil Nadu governor defying SC, concerned about his conduct: CJI
The Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision not to reappoint Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader K Ponmudi as a minister, despite a stay on his conviction by it.
21 Mar 2024
BadaunBadaun murders: 2nd accused Javed surrenders before police in Bareilly
The second accused in the Budaun double murder case was arrested in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
21 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI issues transfer orders for non-cadre officers in 4 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers serving as district magistrates and superintendents of police in Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha, and West Bengal.
21 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiStop sending 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp, ECI tells Centre
The Election Commission of India has instructed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to stop sending WhatsApp messages carrying a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
21 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC pauses Centre's Fact Check Unit notification
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the operation of the Fact Check Unit, which was notified on Wednesday under Information Technology Rules of 2021 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
21 Mar 2024
KarnatakaCan aerators halt Bengaluru water crisis by curbing wastage?
Bengaluru—known as India's Silicon Valley—is experiencing one of the biggest water crises in its history
21 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalAsk ED to not take coercive action: Kejriwal to HC
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a new petition in the Delhi High Court, seeking protection from any coercive steps by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case.
21 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaCan't put on hold election commissioners' appointments: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it cannot put on hold the appointment of two new election commissioners (EC) at this stage, saying, "We will be creating chaos."
21 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiUS 'strongly opposes' China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh
The United States recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, a senior official of the Joe Biden administration has said.
21 Mar 2024
Baba RamdevPatanjali Ayurved apologizes to SC for misleading advertisements
Acharya Balkrishna, managing director of Patanjali Ayurved and an associate of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, has apologized to the Supreme Court for the company's misleading claims about its products and their medicinal efficacy.
21 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiPutin, Zelenskyy invite Modi to Russia, Ukraine after 2024 polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was extended invitations to visit Russia and Ukraine by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively, after the conclusion of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, reports said.
20 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiIndia will lead world in AI capabilities: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India is set to become a global frontrunner in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
20 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre defends appointment of 2 new ECs under new law
The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in response to pleas seeking a stay on the appointments of two election commissioners under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.
20 Mar 2024
Madhya PradeshMan thrashed, forced to drink urine for eloping with woman
A man from Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district was physically assaulted, made to drink urine and garlanded with shoes after he allegedly eloped with a married woman.
20 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentWhy climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on 'fast unto death'
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on a fast unto death in freezing temperatures in Leh, Ladakh.
20 Mar 2024
Sidhu Moose WalaCentre questions legality of IVF treatment for Moose Wala's mother
The Union Health Ministry has raised legal concerns regarding the IVF treatment received by Charan Singh—late singer Sidhu Moose Wala's mother—at the age of 58.
20 Mar 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsSupreme Court to review PIL against election freebies
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the practice of political parties offering freebies during election campaigns.
20 Mar 2024
BengaluruScanty rainfall, empty reservoirs: What has caused Bengaluru's water crisis
Bengaluru has been battling a severe drinking water crisis for almost a month.
20 Mar 2024
Uttar PradeshBadaun murders: What we know so far
In a horrific double murder incident, two children were hacked to death allegedly by a local barber in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun on Tuesday evening.
20 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
The Election Commission of India has kick-started the nomination process for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections—set to take place on April 19.
20 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP, TMC supporters clash in Bengal's Cooch Behar, several injured
A clash between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the incumbent Trinamool Congress in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district resulted in several injuries, including those of police personnel, on Tuesday evening.
19 Mar 2024
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Traders' union booked after forced deregistration of Muslim shopkeepers
The police in Uttarakhand on Tuesday booked members of the traders' union in Dharchula town of Pithoragarh after they deregistered 91 shopkeepers, most of whom were Muslims.
19 Mar 2024
Sharad PawarSC greenlights Sharad faction's party name, symbol for elections
The Supreme Court has given the green light to the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction, led by Sharad Pawar, to adopt the name 'Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar' for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
19 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiSC seeks Centre's response on pleas against CAA
The Supreme Court on Tuesday requested Narendra Modi's government to address a clutch of 230 petitions demanding temporary suspension of the Citizenship Amendment Rules (CAR).
19 Mar 2024
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)250+ CISF personnel to guard Parliament after security breach
Over 250 Central Industrial Security Force personnel will be deployed at the Parliament House complex as part of an "essential security upgrade" following the major security breach in Parliament in December 2023.
19 Mar 2024
Tejasvi SuryaBJP's Tejasvi Surya detained amid protests over Bengaluru shopkeeper assault
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya was detained on Tuesday in Bengaluru for participating in a demonstration.
19 Mar 2024
Atmanirbhar BharatExplained: Army's STEAG unit to pioneer AI, 6G technologies
The Indian Army has set up an advanced unit, known as the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG).
19 Mar 2024
GujaratGujarat University attack: Namaz can't be sole cause, says V-C
Vice-chancellor of Gujarat University Neerja Gupta on Tuesday said that namaz couldn't possibly be the only catalyst for Saturday's violence against foreign students.
19 Mar 2024
Baba RamdevSC summons Baba Ramdev in Patanjali's misleading ads case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up Patanjali Ayurved for failing to respond to a contempt notice in the "misleading advertisements" case and ordered co-founder and yoga guru Ramdev to appear before it.
19 Mar 2024
BiharDelhi is world's most polluted capital city again
Delhi was once again identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report by World Air Quality Report 2023 published by Swiss organization IQ Air.
19 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaCID searches ex-CM Yediyurappa's Bengaluru residence in POCSO case: Report
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday carried out a search at the Bengaluru residence of former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Hindustan Times reported
19 Mar 2024
DelhiDelhi: Tarot card reader raped by friend, suspect on run
A 36-year-old tarot card reader was raped allegedly by an acquaintance in Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police said on Tuesday, PTI reported.
19 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActSC to hear pleas against Citizenship Amendment Rules today
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a clutch of over 230 petitions seeking a temporary stay on the enforcement of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 until the court can determine their constitutionality.
18 Mar 2024
Ahmedabad'We aren't police': Gujarat HC over attack on foreign students
Gujarat High Court on Monday chose not to initiate suo motu cognizance in Sunday's attack on students hailing from foreign countries at a university hostel in Ahmedabad.
18 Mar 2024
MK StalinPonmudi's appointment: SC to consider TN government's plea against governor
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea from the Tamil Nadu government in response to Governor RN Ravi's refusal over a minister's appointment.
18 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)ECI orders removal of Bengal DGP, 6 states' home secretaries
In a major administrative shake-up, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reportedly ordered the removal of West Bengal's director general of police (DGP) and home secretaries from six states.
18 Mar 2024
Elvish YadavExplained: Elvish could face 20-year jail term under NDPS Act
Elvish Yadav, a renowned YouTuber and winner of the Big Boss OTT, is embroiled in grave allegations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
18 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 Himachal Congress MLAs
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the disqualification of six dissenting Congress MLAs from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly.
18 Mar 2024
AssamAssam cop arrested for raping 15-year-old domestic help
A senior police official in Assam was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor who was employed as a domestic help in his home.
