Toughening his stand on “frivolous” PILs, Chief Justice of India TS Thakur slammed various petitions this week. Stating that petitions meant for “making money and publicity” won’t be entertained at all, he said “It is high time, judiciary should teach such petitioners a lesson and a heavy cost should be[Read More…]
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Kashmir: 17 soldiers and four militants killed in an attack on army camp in Uri
Sunday witnessed an attack by four ‘fidayeen’ militants on an Indian army brigade headquarters near the de factor border with Pakistan, in Kashmir’s Uri district. 17 soldiers and four militants were killed in the attack. Termed as the most deadly attack in the northern region of Kashmir since 2014, the[Read More…]
All is well: No rift in party, says Akhilesh after meeting uncle Shivpal
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday congratulated his uncle Shivpal Yadav for being named the state unit president of the party. “Congratulated the state party chief appointed by Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav)… Will support state party president Shivpal,” the Chief Minister said in Lucknow, after meeting his uncle[Read More…]
Amma all the way: Jayalalithaa announces marriage halls in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday announced construction of Amma marriage halls at 11 places in the state at an estimated cost of Rs 83 crore. According to a news report on the Times of India, these halls are aimed at providing affordable venues to people from poor[Read More…]
Cow-‘hooliganism’: Man dies after being beaten by alleged cow vigilantes in Gujarat
Another shocking incident of ‘cow-hooliganism’ has surfaced from Gujarat. If Una flogging was not enough to cause enough outrage, controversy has erupted over the death of a 29-year old man on Friday after he was allegedly thrashed by so-called cow vigilantes. A footwear salesman, Mohammed Ayyub Shaikh, died due to head injuries[Read More…]
3 killed in Bijnor violence: Another Muzaffarnagar in making?
In a seemingly similar incident to 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots where communal clashes erupted after a “harassment” incident between the Jat and Muslim communities, another city in Uttar Pradesh is witnessing similar situation. Bijnor in western Uttar Pradesh saw tension brewing on Friday, after three male members of a Muslim family were shot[Read More…]
Trump admits Obama born in US, falsely blames Hillary for rumours
Republican Donald Trump on Friday finally acknowledged that President Barack Obama was born in the United States but accused Hillary Clinton of starting the so-called birther controversy, a charge that independent fact-checking sites have said is false. “President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Period,” said Trump, reversing[Read More…]
Another 15-year-old succumbs to pellet injuries in Kashmir, marks 85th death
Another death in Kashmir has fanned the silent anger of its populace, with hundreds gathering for the funeral of 15-year-old Momin Altaf. After being crippled by unrest for more than two months now, the people of valley are still not ready to give up the series of protests that broke[Read More…]
Unstoppable 25-yard Henderson screamer helps Liverpool beat Chelsea
Liverpool showed their intent on a Friday night ending Chelsea’s unbeaten run in the Premier League 2016-17 season. Two goals by Dejan Lovren and captain Jordan Henderson sealed Liverpool’s victory over the Blues at the Stamford Bridge. Liverpool were keen to build on the 4-1 thrashing of champions Leicester City[Read More…]
Yadav vs Yadav: Akhilesh returns uncle’s portfolios as Mulayam “made a mistake”
Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav announced on Friday night, his decision to return all portfolios of uncle Shivpal Yadav and re-induct Gayatri Prajapati as Cabinet minister. The announcements were made after the “four-point” compromise formula worked out by Mulayam Singh Yadav who said, “There can be no division in the party, till[Read More…]
Landmark verdict: Publishers lose copyright case against DU’s photocopy shop
The Delhi high court dismissed on Friday suits by three international publishers against the sale of photocopied books and pages in Delhi University, a landmark verdict likely to have a wide-reaching impact on copyright laws in India. Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also lifted a ban on the photocopier kiosk from[Read More…]
Congress loses its government in Arunachal Pradesh
In a setback for Congress Party, all except one MLAs, including Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Friday joined the People’s Party (PPA) of Arunachal Pradesh. As reported by Hindu, Khandu who had two months ago became Chief Minister in a development that restored the Congress government, along with 43 Congress[Read More…]
Swedish court upholds Wikileaks founder Assange’s arrest warrant
A Swedish appeals court decided to uphold the arrest warrant for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on Friday, prolonging the six year long legal stand off between prosecutors and the Wikileaks founder. Assange, 45, is wanted by Swedish authorities for questioning over allegations, which he denies, that he committed rape in[Read More…]
From chaiwala to PM: A look at Narendra Modi’s journey
In a nation that still has the Nehru-Gandhi hangover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left his own mark. While his dissenters are also more proactive than ever before, India has gotten a dynamic and vocal Prime Minister after a long time. From his frequent foreign tours and tailor-made suits carrying[Read More…]
Yadav vs Yadav: After resignations it’s four point compromise formula for Yadav pari’War’
Here is a four point four-point compromise formula of the Samajwadi Party that brokered the truce in the Yadav Pari’War’. 1) Gayatri Prasad Prajapati to be minister again, but will get different portfolio. 2) Shivpal to get back his portfolios and also be state President. 3) Akhilesh to have an important say in ticket distribution.[Read More…]
Dramatic heist: Thieves throw chilli powder at trucker, loot 950 iPhone 7
Just days ahead of the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus‘s India launch, a group of men hijacked a truck carrying a consignment of the Rs 60,000-priced flagship phones near Vasant Kunj in South Delhi by attacking the driver with chilli powder. The accused then drove the truck to[Read More…]
Good news: India moves up 4 places to 148th in latest FIFA rankings
The Indian football team has made a steady ascent to go up to 148th position, according to the latest Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings released by the apex football body. In July 2016, India propelled 11 positions to be ranked 152nd in the world after a 7-1 win[Read More…]
Burglers leave Texas homeowner handwritten note of what they stole
In a bizzare incident, a pair of thieves who broke into a home in the US state of Texas and swiped electronic equipment left behind notes confessing to the crime in child-like handwriting. The burglary took place in southwest Houston on Monday after the uneducated robbers entered the house while[Read More…]
Lawyers body defend Nalini Chidambaram over ED summons on Saradha scam
The lawyers of the Madras Bar Association, Madras High Court Advocates Association and Women Lawyers Association have expressed shock over reports that senior lawyer Nalini Chidambaram may be issued fresh summons by the Enforcement Directorate to be present at its Kolkata office in connection with fees received by her in[Read More…]
Proud moment: Four 1500m paralympians run faster than Rio gold winners
A disabled athlete outclassing a physically able runner in an international event is something that is unheard of. But, when it happens, history is scripted. On Monday night, the ongoing Paralympic 1,500m final witnessed a stunning outcome in Rio as the top four finishers achieved quicker times than the Olympic[Read More…]
India rejects UN Human Rights Council request to assess situation in Kashmir
India rejected United Nations Human Rights Council’s demand to visit the troubled valley of Kashmir on Wednesday. This move comes as a blow to India’s diplomatic counter-maneuvering, and marks a success for Pakistan’s efforts to “internationalising” the Kashmir conflict. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said he was awaiting[Read More…]
Sharpshooter wanted in Bihar journalist’s murder spotted with Shahabuddin
Bihar’s don-turned-politician Mohammad Shahabuddin was seen in the company of Mohammad Kaif, an alleged sharp shooter who has been named in the murder of Journalist Rajdeo Ranjan. While he was giving his assessment of chief minister Nitish Kumar’s government after stepping out of prison, Kaif was spotted by his side.[Read More…]
Post Singur verdict, Mamata extends new land deal to Tata group
Mamata Banerjee government in Bengal has extended a cordial hand to Tata Group post Singur verdict. After spearheading the campaign that led to Tata being ousted, she has put forward a proposal offering land for an industrial hub to the company. State finance minister Amit Mitra said, “We have a[Read More…]
Clash of the Yadav clan: Akhilesh sacked by father, removes uncle soon after
The feud between Yadav family is out in open, late Tuesday evening Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav stripped his uncle and powerful cabinet minister Shivpal Yadav of all important portfolios. Handing him the social welfare department, he also put Shivpal in direct confrontation with his father and Samajwadi Party[Read More…]
“No one dies of chikungunya” says Delhi health minister as 5 succumb to the disease
As the national capital reels under chikungunya, witnessing five deaths in the past three days, an all-out verbal war has broken out between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party. The former has accused the Delhi Government of negligence and pointed out towards the absence of its ministers,“The[Read More…]