The Supreme Court on Friday has refused to modify its order on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. It said that the ban on sale will continue till further hearing in the case. The bench headed by Justice AK Sikri, said, “We will ascertain after Diwali if there has been a[Read More…]
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Online sale, purchase of crackers during Diwali also comes under ban: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Thursday said that the apex court’s ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and the NCR region also applies to the online sale and purchase of firecrackers. “An action will be taken against those, who try to sell or purchase firecrackers online,” Delhi Police spokesperson,[Read More…]
Kerala’s incident: Congress condemning a ‘mere crocodile tears’, says BJP
BJP slammed Congress saying these are “mere crocodile tears” to hide their real motive and intentions after the latter condemned Kerala incident, where a youth Congress workers killed an ox in public. BJP leader Zafar Islam said that no one in the history has ever staged such a violent protest[Read More…]
J&K govt suspends internet services in Kashmir valley
The J&K government once again suspended the internet services in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday, hours after the ban was lifted after Months. The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on Friday lifted a month-long ban on 22 social media sites and applications, including Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter, in Kashmir. The[Read More…]
Disqualify MPs and MLAs chargesheeted for poll bribes: Election Commission
In a significant move, the Election Commission (EC) has anticipated disqualification of sitting MPs and MLAs chargesheeted for the crime of bribery or excessive influence in polls under Sections 171B and 171C of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). EC learnt to have sent a letter to the secretary, ministry of[Read More…]
Bangkok: World’s street food capital to ban street food in a clean-up drive
In a noteworthy decision, street food stalls will be banned from all of Bangkok’s main roads under a clean-up drive. The announcement has prompted uproar and anguish in a food-obsessed capital famous for its spicy roadside cuisine. “All types of stalls including clothes, counterfeit goods and food stalls will be[Read More…]
SC’s verdict to ban registration, sale of BS-III cars may impact 8 lakh vehicles
The Supreme Court on Wednesday banned the registration and sale of vehicles with the older BS-III emission norms from April 1. The Apex Court cited health issues as a reason behind the ban saying, the health of millions was more important than commercial interests. The verdict came on a plea[Read More…]
DFB bans 88 Borussia Dortmund fans
Mexico warns citizens to ‘take precautions’ in US
Soon after an undocumented mother was deported back to her home country, the Mexican government is asking its citizens to be aware and precautions in the United States. It’s asking citizen to “take precautions” amid the “new reality” in the United States. Undocumented mother, Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos was sent[Read More…]
UN bans trade of Pangolin
RBI may soon lift weekly withdrawal limit
Supreme Court cannot deliver a verdict on the ban of Jallikattu before Pongal
As protests for lifting of the ban on Jallikattu have intensifies across Tamil Nadu. Various college students in Madurai turned violent while police used lathicharge to take situations under control. The students claimed they were going to the Collector’s office to hand over a plea in favour of Jallikattu. Protestors[Read More…]
Belated criticism of NDTV India ban politically inspired says Naidu
Information and Broadcasting minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday attacked those criticising the one-day ban on NDTV India saying the ‘belated criticism’ is clearly ‘ill informed and politically inspired’ to create a controversy. He said people should know that the UPA Governments, during 2005-14, ordered several TV channels to go[Read More…]
NDTV ban in view of national safety and security: Venkaiah Naidu
Union minister Venkaiah Naidu justified the one-day ban on NDTV India, claiming it to be in the interest of the nation. “This action of asking a TV (channel) to go off one day is in the interest of the country’s safety and security,” said Naidu, who is the Information and[Read More…]
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in trouble as cinema body refuses to screen it
Amidst the rising tension on the call for ban of Pakistani actors in India, Karan Johar’s upcoming release Ae Dil Hai Mushkil stands in troubled waters. Days before its release, the Cinema Owners Association has decided not to screen any film starring Pakistani artistes. This applies to single-screen theatres. Nitin[Read More…]
Goa may ban ‘Sunburn’, ‘VH1 Supersonic’ in peak tourist season
In what could be a major blow to Electronic Dance Music (EDM) lovers, Goa government is mulling not to permit the crowd-pulling dance music festivals in the state between December 15 and January 15 which is the peak tourist season, said Goa’s Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar. “We are seriously thinking[Read More…]
Paying the price: Ban on Pune couple for faking Mount Everest climb
Months after a Pune-based couple made ‘fake’ claims of successfully scaling Mount Everest, Nepal government imposed a 10-year ban on them. Dinesh and Tarakeshwari Rathod, both police constables, said they reached the top of the world’s highest mountain on May 23. But fellow climbers cast doubt on their claim, saying[Read More…]
Ban no more; French court suspends burkini swimwear prohibition
France’s highest administrative court has suspended a ban on the burkini in a test case brought by human rights groups, pending a definitive ruling. The ruling from the state council suspends a single ban in the southern town of Villeneuve-Loubet, near Nice, but is likely to set a precedent for[Read More…]