Govt floats draft bill to amend arbitration law; Adds proviso for emergency arbitration

New Delhi Seeking to provide “further boost” to institutional arbitration and reduce court intervention in such cases, the government has come out with a draft bill seeking views on the proposed amendments. The Department of Legal Affairs in the law ministry has invited comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, saying “the […]

At least 50 flights receive bomb threats; 2 diverted on Sunday

New Delhi: At least 50 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats and two of them were diverted on Sunday, according to sources. In 14 days, more than 350 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media. Akasa Air on Sunday said […]

CDS, Army chief pay homage to infantrymen on 78th Shaurya Diwas

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday paid homage to infantrymen who died on duty at a solemn ceremony held at the National War Memorial here to mark the 78th Shaurya Diwas. October 27 has a unique significance for the Infantry — on this day […]

Peace can be established in Bengal only when cross-border infiltration stops: Amit Shah

Kolkata: Asserting that peace can be established in West Bengal only when cross-border infiltration stops, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday exhorted the people of the state to bring in change in the 2026 assembly elections. Inaugurating a new passenger terminal building and a cargo gate ‘Maitri Dwar’ at Petrapole land port in the […]

Awareness essential in protecting oneself from scam of cyber arrests: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the cyber crime of “digital arrests”, noting that it has hit all sections of society and urging people to adopt the mantra of “stop, think and take action” when faced with such a scam. In his ‘Mann ki Baat’ broadcast, Modi said probe agencies are […]

LG Manoj Sinha reviews preparations for observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas & ‘Run for Unity’ event commemorating birth anniversary of unifier of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting to review the preparations for observance of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Run for Unity event and J&K UT foundation day, here at Raj Bhawan today. The Chief Secretary, Sh Atal Dulloo; DGP Sh Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary, Home Department, Sh Chandraker Bharti; ADGP Law & Order, Sh […]