Section 2: News

Hindu families from Pakistan cross Attari-Wagah border, could seek asylum

On Monday, nearly 200 Hindus from Pakistan crossed the Attari-Wagah border to enter India and could now seek asylum here as they felt unsafe in the neighboring country.

SC doesn't stay CAA, gives Centre four weeks to reply

Today, the Supreme Court heard a whopping 144 petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and refused to put a stay on the controversial law.

Supreme Court to hear over 140 petitions against CAA today

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, will hear nearly 144 petitions challenging the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) today.

15 Aug 2019

India

Delhi 'university' declared fake claims these actors are alumni

Each year, the University Grants Commission releases a list of fake universities across India. Out of the 23 fake universities- which are "self-styled, unrecognized institutions functioning in contravention of the UGC Act"- 14 have been on the list since 2005.

Even brother-in-law can be asked to pay alimony: SC

Under the domestic violence law, the brother-in-law of the aggrieved complainant can be ordered to pay alimony, the Supreme Court underlined.

25 Nov 2018

India

PMO refuses sharing information on black money brought from abroad

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has refused to share details on the quantum of black money brought back from abroad, citing a provision of the RTI Act that bars disclosure of information that may impede investigation and prosecution of offenders.

08 Oct 2018

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC directs DU to allow answer-sheet inspection via RTI

In a move that might be welcomed by many students, the Delhi High Court has refused to stay a Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing the Delhi University to allow students to inspect their answer sheets via RTI.

29 Sep 2018

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K: National flag displayed upside down in BJP-rally, FIR registered

The national flag was allegedly displayed upside down during a rally led by senior BJP leader Rajiv Jasrotia in Kathua district, following which an FIR was lodged for insulting the tricolor, police said today.

29 Aug 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: How to register a company in India?

A corporation must be registered under Section 2(20) of The Companies Act, 2013 to function legally as a company in India.

14 Jul 2018

Shashi Tharoor

For 'Hindu Pakistan' statement, Shashi Tharoor summoned by Kolkata court

A Kolkata court has summoned Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his 'Hindu Pakistan' remarks and has asked him to appear on August 14.

30 May 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: How to register a company in India?

A corporation must be registered under Section 2(20) of The Companies Act, 2013 to function legally as a company in India.

CIC: Black money SIT comes under RTI's ambit

The Central Information Commission (CIC) said that the SC-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money is a public entity, bringing it under the Right to Information Act's (RTI) ambit.

18 Jul 2017

India

Confused about which I-T return form to use? Know here

The window to file your income tax returns is ongoing, scheduled to end on July 31.

02 Jan 2017

India

RBI refuses to answer RTI query regarding demonetization

Fifty days after the Centre announced Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes would cease to be legal tender, the Reserve Bank of India declined to answer the burning question: Why were the notes demonetized?