Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt over ‘brutality’ during July 20 student protest NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticised the PM Modi-led Centre and the Delhi police over what he called the “brutality” during the July 20 student protests in Delhi.He said that in today’s India, students protesting for their…
NEW DELHI: More than three years after Kuki-Meitei ethnic clashes singed Manipur and claimed 260 lives, Supreme Court was informed Friday that probes into only 10% of the 3,000-odd cases had been completed by SITs of state police while CBI had investigated the majority of the 31 cases referred to it.Appearing for the CBI, additional…
NEW DELHI: The international legal architecture must be more democratic, inclusive and sensitive to the realities of the Global South, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said Friday. At the 60th anniversary of UNCITRAL, he said: “Today’s world is witnessing unprecedented geopolitical volatility, supply chain disruptions, rapid technological shifts. And these developments are affecting how goods,…
Govt dismissed Pakistan’s allegation that India is deliberately causing flooding as baseless, saying the recent increase in flows in Chenab river is a direct consequence of intense monsoon rainfall over Jammu and adjoining catchment areas from July 20 to 23.Govt also reiterated India’s position on the Indus Waters Treaty that it will continue to be…
Education secretary’s transfer triggers fresh CJP attack on Centre NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that the transfer of the Education Secretary amounted to “rewarding corruption instead of ensuring accountability”. He claimed that the official had been replaced by an IAS officer from the Animal Husbandry Department who faces…
NEW DELHI: New and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi has said govt is making significant investments in battery storage systems to support the country’s green transition and along with a strong focus on wind and solar energy, it will help lower electricity costs in the coming years.“…We are investing heavily in battery storage systems, with…
‘Invoke Stringent Laws To Curb Such Crimes’ NEW DELHI: Maintaining its zero-tolerance approach towards digital arrest and cyber fraud cases, SC Friday said police must invoke charges under stringent laws to prevent such organised crimes.Rejecting the bail plea of Mohamad, aka MD, accused in a case relating to digital arrest followed by fraudsters posing as…
‘Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty’ ‘Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty’ ‘Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty’ ‘Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty’ ‘Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty’ NEW DELHI: India has been consistent in not violating China’s sovereignty, but China continues to illegally occupy Indian territory in…
Massive backlog in fast-track courts NEW DELHI: Fast-track special courts, which are meant to complete trials within a year of taking cognisance of offences related to rape and Pocso Act, have not been working at the expected speed. In 2025, which saw more than 1.4 lakh rape and Pocso cases being registered, only 66,500 were…
Opposition has been demanding Pradhan’s resignation NEW DELHI: The Opposition rebuffed PM Modi’s late-night video and proposed law on fast-track courts for paper leaks, as it reiterated that education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is a must for restoring normalcy in Parliament. The aggressive stance has put a question mark on if introduction of the new…
