'No need to criminalise marital rape': Centre tells Supreme Court
New Delhi/ The Centre Thursday told the Supreme Court marital rape should not be criminalised as there are other "suitably designed punitive measures".
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Fake SBI branch uncovered in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhapora; villagers duped of lakhs
Chhapora (MP): A fake State Bank of India (SBI) branch, operating in Chhapora, Madhya Pradesh, was uncovered after an inquiry by police and SBI officials on September 27, media reports said.
Tampering with evidence: Siddaramaiah faces fresh complaint in MUDA scam
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister has tampered with the evidence in the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) scam in which the Congress leader is accused, a fresh complaint has alleged, media reports said.
'How dare you..?': CJI Chandrachud raps lawyer in Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday rapped a lawyer in the Supreme Court after the latter told the CJI that he cross-checked the details of the order with the courtmaster, media reports said.
Supreme Court halts police action against Sadhguru's Isha Foundation
New Delhi/IBNS: In a big relief for Sadhguru, the Supreme Court on Thursday paused the Madras High Court order directing a probe into the case filed against the spiritual leader's Isha Foundation, media reports said.
Telangana minister apologises to Samantha-Naga Chaitanya over 'divorce' remark'; KTR still on target
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana minister Konda Surekha has apologised to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her ex-husband, actor Naga Chaitanya, for claiming Bharat Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao was behind the divorce of the power couple.
BJP leader Roopa Ganguly arrested after night-long dharna over Bansdroni accident in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Roopa Ganguly was on Thursday morning arrested by the Kolkata Police after her night-long dharna (sit-in protest) demanding the apprehension of the culprits in the Bansdroni incident where a class 9 student died after being hit by an excavator a day ago.
Doctor shot dead at Delhi hospital amid protests over RG Kar rape-murder
New Delhi/IBNS: A 55-year-old doctor at a private nursing home in Delhi's Jaitpur was shot dead last night, a little less than two months after a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at Kolkata's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Delhi Metro services were hit twice today after drones found lying on tracks
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Metro services were affected for over half an hour on Wednesday afternoon and then again in the evening after two drones were spotted on the tracks.
Telangana Minister sparks row over her remarks against KT Rama Rao linking it to Naga-Samantha divorce
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana's Forests Minister Konda Surekha has sparked a massive controversy by citing allegations against Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao-linking him with the divorce of actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, drugs and blackmail.
Prasant Kishor launches Jan Suraj as political party ahead of next Bihar polls, vows to end liquor ban
Patna/IBNS: Former election strategist Prashant Kishor formally launched his Jan Suraaj group as a political party on Wednesday marking an entry into electoral politics.
Kolkata: Class 9 student dies after being hit by excavator in Bansdroni, furious locals clash with police
Kolkata/IBNS: A class 9 student died after being hit by an excavator in Kolkata's Bansdroni area on Wednesday morning, triggering a faceoff between the locals and police, media reports said.
Pawan Kalyan's daughter from Russian wife gives faith declaration ahead of Tirupati temple visit
Vijayawada/IBNS: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's younger daughter Polena Anjani Konidela has given a faith declaration ahead of her visit to Tirupati temple along with her father.
Pawan Kalyan's daughter gives faith declaration ahead of Tirupati temple visit
Vijayawada/IBNS: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's younger daughter Polena Anjani Konidela has given a faith declaration ahead of her visit to Tirupati temple along with her father.
Our commitment to cleanliness is a lifelong pledge: PM Modi as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan completes 10 years
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called his government's "commitment to cleanliness" a promise for the entire life.
PM Modi participates in cleanliness drive as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan completes 10 years
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in Swachh Abhiyan or cleanliness drive on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
Antony Blinken, S Jaishankar discuss West Asia situation, Ukraine during a meeting in Washington DC
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington DC on Tuesday when they discussed the ongoing crisis in West Asia and Ukraine.
False Promises: The exploitation of Punjab’s youth in Canada
In recent months, a disturbing and emotional story has emerged, highlighting the exploitation of young Indian students, primarily from Punjab, who have been lured to Canada with dreams of a better life.
Stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols: India directs its nationals in Israel after Iran launches missiles
The Indian Embassy in Israel has directed all its nationals currently present in Israel to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols as directed by local authorities amid the escalation in the Middle East crisis.
PM Modi to inaugurate and launch projects worth Rs 83,300 cr in Jharkhand on Wednesday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hazaribag in Jharkhand, for a one-day trip where he will lay the foundation stone, launch, and inaugurate several projects totaling more than Rs 83,300 crore.
PM Modi to inaugurate and launch projects worth over Rs 83,300 cr
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hazaribag in Jharkhand, for a one-day trip where he will lay the foundation stone, launch, and inaugurate several projects totaling more than Rs 83,300 crore.
Kolkata witnesses massive rally in demand of justice for RG Kar victim on eve of Mahalaya
Kolkata/IBNS: Even as the festive season of Durga Puja is knocking on the doors, the cry for justice for the junior doctor, who was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, is far from dying down. Kolkata stood witness to another round of mega protests in demand for justice on Tuesday, which marks the eve of Mahalaya, an auspicious day for the Bengali community.
Alcohol at Rs 99: Andhra Pradesh introduces new policy to curb illicit liquor
Amravati: The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a new liquor policy, effective from October 12, 2024, allowing private retailers to sell alcohol, mirroring the approach seen in states like Haryana, media reports said.
Ram Rahim granted parole ahead of Haryana polls, Congress red flags citing violation of model code
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted in a rape case and is supposed to be serving a 20-year jail sentence, will be granted parole for the 10th time in the past two years days before an Assembly election.
Jammu and Kashmir polling: 56.01 pct voters cast vote till 3 pm
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 56.01 percent of voters exercising their franchise till 3 pm in the third phase of the assembly polls on Tuesday.
Karnataka land scam: Mysuru body agrees to take back plots from Siddaramaiah's wife
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has agreed to take back 14 plots of land, which have been at the heart of a massive row owing to an alleged scam, from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, media reports said.
Karnataka land scam: Mysuru body agrees to take back plots from Siddaramaiah's wife in
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has agreed to take back 14 plots of land, which have been at the heart of a massive row owing to an alleged scam, from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, media reports said.
After rap from SC, Delhi air pollution panel sets up 'flying squads' to prevent stubble burning
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after a rap from the Supreme Court, the Commission for Air Quality Management, a central government panel to monitor air pollution and quality in Delhi, has swung into action by setting up 'flying squads' to prevent Punjab and Haryana farmers from burning stubble, or agricultural waste.
Gujarat: Nursing student bleeds to death after sex, boyfriend arrested
A 23-year-old nursing student after she suffered heavy blood loss following sex with her boyfriend in a hotel room in Gujarat.
Taiwanese devotees attend Dalai Lama's session in India
A large section of Taiwanese devotees attended the spiritual discourse on ‘The Three Principal Aspects of the Path’ (lamtso namsum) that was delivered by Tibetan leader Dalai Lama recently.