SC QUASHES HATE SPEECH COMPLAINT AGAINST RAHUL FOR CALLING SAVARKAR BRITISH AGENT
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday quashed a criminal complaint and summons issued against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over certain remarks he made against Hindutva idealogue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Gandhi had described Savarkar as a collaborator with the British and further stated that Savarkar received pension from […]
DRUG KINGPIN EXTRADITED TO INDIA
NEW DELHI: Virender Singh Basoya, a fugitive drug kingpin who was wanted in a Rs 13,000 crore case, has been brought back to India from the UAE, with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) taking him into custody. Basoya was arrested in the UAE in June this year after an Interpol red notice was issued at […]
DELHI HIGH COURT, AIRPORT GET BOMB THREAT
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court received a bomb threat via email on Friday, a day before Independence Day. The High Court is in touch with the Delhi Police, furhter investigation underway. Including the Delhi High Court, five locations in the national capital received bomb threats, a day before the country celebrates its 80th Independence […]
SUKHBIR BADAL ATTACKED BY A NIHANG IN NANDED
(Photo) Courtesy : The Hindu NEW DELHI: Akali Dal chief and former deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday. According to the preliminary information, Badal was attacked on the outskirts of the city after he visited a gurudwara there. He was attacked by a Nihang Sikh with […]
WORLD ORGAN DONATION DAY ON AUG 13
NEW DELHI: World Organ Donation Day is observed globally on August 13 every year to raise awareness about the life-saving importance of donating organs and tissue. During organ donation, it’s easy to imagine one donor saving one patient. Organ donation can be so much more than a one-for-one deal. In fact, one decision to give […]
LOK SABHA SESSION ENDS WITH VANDE MATARAM
NEW DELHI: On the last day of the Monsoon Session, Lok Sabha proceedings opened with Vande Mataram on Thursday, marking a first for Parliament, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and a full House in attendance. After six stanzas of the National Song were played, the Lower House was subsequently adjourned […]
PURIFICATION CEREMONY IN UTTARAKHAND WHERE KHARGE ADDRESSED
NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a massive uproar after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said a ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) ceremony was held at the Haldwani venue where he addressed a rally in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand. As soon as Kharge raised the issue, Union Minister JP Nadda called the incident “unfortunate” and asserted that the BJP doesn’t subscribe […]
INDIA GETS 10% US TARIFF ON LABOUR PRACTICES
NEW DELHI: India has secured a lower 10 per cent tariff under the latest US trade measures, after initially being considered for a higher 12.5 per cent rate, officials said on Thursday. The revised rate follows discussions between New Delhi and Washington on labour practices, with officials saying India’s constructive engagement helped it move into […]
DELHI POLICE POSTERS OF TERRORISTS IN DELHI FOR TROUBLE ON AUG 15
(Photo) Courtesy : The Sunday Guardian NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has increased coordination with security agencies and issued a high alert in the capital. Surveillance has been increased in sensitive areas, major markets, railway stations, bus terminals, and other important installations. The police are also appealing to the public to immediately report any suspicious […]
Rahul says Opposition not interested in Amit Shah’s lecture
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following Opposition ruckus over police action against NEET protests. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed Opposition to maintain restrain saying Amit Shah was ready to come to the House and give a reply on Wednesday itself. Rijiju said, “Opposition shouldn’t run away from debate on students’ […]
