India
Assam Problem of CAA is Different from Rest of the Country, Says SC
The top court agreed to hear the petitions concerning issues of Assam and Tripura separately from the batch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of the CAA.
Tribal Boy Commits Suicide at Govt School in Maharashtra's Palghar
The school superintendent told police that the boy had written in the school register on January 19 that he was going home and would remain absent for a few days, however, he was found to have hanged himself with a bed sheet in the school toilet the next...
Fact-finding Team Comprising Students Accuses UP Police of Brutality & Targeting Muslims
The team claimed that the police, instead of curbing the protest and dispersing people, open fired on the people killing mostly youngsters especially minors.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Non-committal on Bringing Anti-CAA Resolution in House
Uddhav Thackeray, however, didn't give any assurance to a delegation of Muslim scholars and clergies on their demand to bring a resolution in the state Legislative Assembly against the CAA on the lines of Kerala and Punjab.
Teenage Girl Ends Life after Being Scolded By Parents for Damaging Mobile Phone
The 16-year-old girl, who was scheduled to appear for her secondary examination next month, died on way to hospital on Monday night.
‘Why Should I Apologise?’ Rajinikanth Defends Remark Against Periyar, Says He Only Read Out News Reports
Actor-politician Rajinikanth held copies of the news clippings related to his scathing attack on Periyar EV Ramasamy and said he will not apologise for his remarks on the social reformer.
Nagpur Wedding Ends in Murder as Clash over 'Favourite Song' Heats Up, Three Arrested
An altercation broke out between two groups over playing of a song by DJ during the wedding. Members of both groups abused each other and during the fracas.
Bills for Creation of Three Capitals Moved in AP Legislative Council after 8-hour Standoff
After opposition TDP, which is in majority in the Upper House, blocked the introduction of the bills citing rules leading to five adjournments since morning, Chairman MA Sharrif allowed the government to move the key legislations.
Need to Have Fairer, More Equitable Terms in Trade Relations, Says Piyush Goyal at Davos
For the first time, India demonstrated that trade cannot be dictated by diplomacy, Goyal said, referring to India's decision to pull out of the RCEP.
Plea in Madras HC Seeks Legal Action Against Rajinikanth over His Remarks Against Periyar
The plea filed by Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam in Chennai district claims Rajinikanth's intentional and misleading fraudulent speech is targeted with the sole intention and object to promote enmity among the people of Tamil Nadu in the name of religion an...
Independent Body, Not Speaker, Should Decide Disqualification of MPs and MLAs: SC to Parliament
Taking into account some recent cases, the Supreme Court said the issue of independence of Speaker is being raised time and again as he/she remains a member of a political party.
Five Members of Fringe Tamil Outfit Held for Burning Rajinikanth's Effigy after His Remarks on Periyar
The party had alleged that Rajinikanth uttered a 'blatant lie that images of Lord Ram and Sita were taken nude' in a rally held by Periyar as part of a superstition eradication conference at Salem.
Finance Ministry Probes Deposits of Unaccounted Cash by Jewellers During Demonetisation
A few cases of jewellers were selected for scrutiny to examine the issues of large value cash deposited during demonetisation period, large increase in unsecured loans during the year and of large squared up loans during the year.
India Ranks Low at 76th Place on Global Social Mobility Index in a List of 82 Countries
Increasing social mobility, a key driver of income inequality, by 10 per cent would benefit social cohesion and boost the world's economies by nearly 5 per cent by 2030, the WEF said.
Lawyers, Students Should Help in Establishing Rule of Law, Says Justice Ramana
Justice NV Ramana was addressing the gathering during the 16th K K Luthra Memorial Moot Court 2020 in New Delhi.
'Quoted Out of Context': NITI Aayog Member Backtracks on Remarks Justifying Internet Ban in J&K
The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), an apex trade body, on Sunday condemned VK Saraswat's remarks and demanded his immediate removal.