Agra: A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Agra during a routine training mission on Monday, following a reported system malfunction. The pilot ejected safely after directing the aircraft away from populated areas, ensuring no damage to life or property on the ground, according to an IAF statement. The IAF has…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday relaxed the bail condition allowed to Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan in a UAPA case registered against him. A Bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha modified the top court’s September 2022 order which had required him to report to the local police station. “It shall not be necessary for the petitioner…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the high voter turnout in the assembly polls reflected the enduring faith of the people in the democratic process, but the aspiration for the return to statehood remains strong. In his maiden address to the first-ever legislative assembly of the Union territory of J-K, he…
Srinagr: PDP MLA Waheed Para on Monday moved a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly opposing the abrogation of Article 370 and calling for the restoration of special status to the erstwhile state, leading to noisy scenes in the House. The Pulwama MLA moved the resolution immediately after veteran National Conference (NC) leader and seven-time…
The question looms over Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu: Will he stand against the Waqf Board Amendments Bill? This speculation arises after TDP leader Ameer Babu Nawab Jan claimed Naidu would not support the Bill, casting doubt on Naidu’s stance and raising concerns about the stability of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…
New Dehi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday asserted that global solar investments will touch USD 500 billion this year from the USD 393 billion level in 2023 and said it is the most affordable energy source in many regions, surpassing coal and gas. These investments are not only adding new capacity but also driving…
Dehradun: A privately operated bus fell into a deep gorge in Almora district on Monday, killing at least 23 of the about 40 people on board and injuring 15. While 22 people died on the spot, one succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital in Ramnagar, Almora’s District Disaster Management Officer Vineet Pal…
It is rightly said, “Justice delayed is justice denied,” underscoring the urgent need for timely reforms to ensure fair and equitable justice for all. Extended timelines due to adjournments limit access to timely justice, thereby affecting public confidence in the judicial system. Organize workshops to educate lawyers on ethical practices, discourage unnecessary adjournment requests, and…
Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand, labeling it a “Ghuspaithiya Bandhan” (infiltrators’ alliance) and “Mafia Ka Ghulam” (mafia’s slave) for allegedly supporting Bangladeshi infiltrators. Scams by coalition leaders in Jharkhand have become an industry and corruption has devoured Jharkhand like termites, the Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Election Commission on Monday directed the state government to transfer DGP Rashmi Shukla with immediate effect following complaints from political parties, including the Congress, sources said. The poll body directed the Maharashtra chief secretary to hand over Shukla’s charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in…
