CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society and some controversy too
New Delhi: There was no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need and people he never knew or met, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said on his last working day as the 50th head of the Indian judiciary on Friday. Heading a four-judge ceremonial bench, also comprising CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna, Justices J […]
Maharashtra polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar condemns derogatory remarks again women during campaigning
Mumbai: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Friday condemned derogatory remarks made against women during the campaigning for the Maharashtra Assembly polls and directed officials to take stern action against those making such comments, sources said. Addressing a review meeting of officials via a video-conference along with election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh […]
CAG Murmu inaugurates sports complex in Ranchi
Ranchi: Comptroller and Auditor General of India Girish Chandra Murmu on Friday inaugurated a sports complex here and dedicated it to the people of the country. The complex has been constructed for CAG’s cricket, football and hockey teams. The C&AG Institution has a pool of talented sportspersons and its teams play in tournaments against the […]
Won’t let Article 370 be back even after four generations of Sharad Pawar: Amit Shah
Shirala : Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over the resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370 passed in the Jammu-Kashmir assembly, and strongly affirmed that the erstwhile article would not be reinstated even after four generations of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) supremo Sharad Pawar. “National Conference and […]
3 LeT terror associates involved in grenade attack arrested: Kashmir police
Srinagar: Police on Friday said it has arrested three terror associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit who were involved in the grenade attack on Sunday at the popular flea market that left 12 persons injured. Giving details, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone V K Birdi said the Srinagar police have solved the attack case with […]
Bodies of slain VDGs found; hunt on to track down terrorists in Kishtwar
Kishtwar/Jammu: The bodies of two village defence guards (VDG) killed by terrorists were found near a rivulet on Friday during a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said. A massive cordon-and-search operation is also underway in Kishtwar to track down the terrorists responsible for the killings. According to officials, the two […]
Protests in Jammu region over VDG killings, Kishtwar observes shutdown
Kishtwar/Jammu: There were sporadic protests in the Jammu region on Friday over the killings of two Village Defence Guards by terrorists the previous day, while a complete shutdown was observed in Kishtwar with demonstrations against Pakistan. Security has been beefed up in Kishtwar district — from where the two Village Defence Guards were abducted and […]
Delhi HC asks Tihar jail to provide medical aid to jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked Tihar jail authorities to provide necessary medical treatment to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who was awarded life sentence in a terror case, and is reportedly on a hunger strike. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta while issuing notice to the Centre, Delhi government and Tihar Jail authorities on […]
Dr Farooq Abdullah witnesses J&K Assembly proceedings
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday observed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly proceedings from the Speaker’s gallery on the last day of the first session. “I see a very prominent personality Dr Farooq Abdullah in the Speaker’s gallery. I request all members to join me in welcoming him,” Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said. […]
Outgoing CJI Chandrachud’s legacy will continue to be debated: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said outgoing Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s legacy will continue to be debated and as the main petitioner in at least two very important matters, including a legislation being arbitrarily declared a money bill, he has been “deeply disappointed” with the CJI. Justice Sanjiv […]
