A Delhi court’s recent order granting regular bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the sexual harassment case of female wrestlers, leaves many questions unanswered.
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SC issues notice on plea by Assam MLA Gogoi challenging prosecution under sedition, law's constitutionality
A bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra made the notice returnable in three weeks on the interim relief, pending the decision of the top court on the constitutionality of the provision relating to sedition.
'Our WB nominee also faced Manipur like-horror', says BJP
BJP on Friday claimed that a Manipur like gruesome incident has also happened with one its nominee-candidates in the recently concluded Panchayat elections in West Bengal which the ruling party dubbed as ‘Khoon Ka Chunaav’ (Elections of Bloodshed).
Tomato prices expected to come down with arrival of new crop: Govt informs Parliament
The central government on Friday informed Parliament that tomato prices are expected to come down with the increase in the arrival of new crop from Nasik, Naryangoan and Aurangabad belt in Maharashtra and also from Madhya Pradesh.
India, Sri Lanka need to keep mutual interests, sensitivities in mind: PM
After holding delegation-level talks with visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important that the two neighbouring nations work together while keeping in mind mutual security interests and sensitivities.
LS adjourned till July 24 amid Oppn protests on Manipur seeking PM's response
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till July 24 amid continuous protests by the Congress-led opposition, seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response in the House on the situation prevailing in Manipur.
Technology to be core driver for employment: PM Modi
In his address to the G20 Labour Ministers' meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said this is the era of the fourth industrial revolution where technology has become and will remain the core driver for employment.
US Congress panel expresses concern over effectiveness of FDA inspections in India
Chinese and Indian manufacturers receive the most FDA warning letters, McMorris-Rodgers said, adding that these violations have included carcinogens in medicines, destroying or falsifying of data, and non-sterile manufacturing processes.
Asian Games: Delhi HC to pronounce on Saturday its verdict on plea against Phogat, Punia's exemption from trials
Justice Subramonium Prasad had asked the WFI to present their response during the day and said that if the selection basis is fair and reasonable, there would be no issue. The court asked about the laurels earned by the two selected players.
Defamation case: SC issues notice on Rahul's plea, to hear on Aug 4
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the plea filed by former Congress President Rahul Gandhi against the Gujarat High Court's verdict denying to put a stay on his conviction in the 'Modi surname' defamation case.
Oppn MPs give notice in Parliament to discuss Manipur violence, seek PM's reply
Several opposition MPs on Friday gave notices to discuss the situation in Manipur on the second day of Parliament's Monsoon Session, and also sought a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi court grants bail to Brij Bhushan in sexual harassment case
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, in connection with the sexual harassment case of female wrestlers.
Manipur viral videos: SC takes suo moto cognizance, seeks report from Centre & state by July 28
The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo moto cognizance of the disturbing viral videos of two young tribal women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur and sought an action taken report from the Centre and state governments by July 28.
Manipur incident can never be forgiven: PM Modi
Expressing his pain and anger over the Manipur incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the gruesome incident with the women in the Northeastern state is very shameful, and can never be forgiven.
ED conducts raids in Rs 538.62cr loan fraud case involving Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal
According to sources, a fresh case under the PMLA was lodged by the ED's Mumbai Zone 2 office. It has been learnt that the name of Goyal's wife, Anita, has also been mentioned in the ED's ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report).
Oppn parties accused of improper use of 'India' in alliance formation, legal action sought
A police complaint has been registered at Delhi’s Barakhamba Police Station against 26 opposition parties, accusing them of improper use of the name of ‘India’ and employing it for undue influence and personation during elections.
New all time high of Nifty registered at 19851 points
After witnessing high volatility at the highs on Tuesday, Nifty witnessed choppy movement for mid part and sharp upsurge in the later part of Wednesday and closed the day higher by 83 points, says Nagaraj Shetti, Technical Research Analyst, HDFC Securities
Wrestlers vs Brij Bhushan: Chargesheet elaborates minute details of sexual harassment
The Delhi Police in its chargesheet against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have claimed that be it India or abroad, the powerful politician sexually harassed women wrestlers on multiple occasions.
39 parties present in meet, NDA will win with record margin in 2024: Shinde
There were 39 parties at the NDA meeting here on Tuesday and all their leaders expressed trust in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said.
OTT players shouldn't propagate vulgarity as 'creative expression': Anurag Thakur
"The platforms must also be sensitive to our cultural diversity as we unleash India’s creative economy. The I&B Ministry looks forward to furthering partnerships and engagements towards achieving this goal," Thakur added.
Russia, China object to G20 Finance Ministers' meet outcome document deploring 'aggression against Ukraine'
China and Russia on Tuesday refused to support the G20 outcome document and Chair's summary, which at the culmination of the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting at Gandhinagar, deplored "in strongest terms the aggression by Russia Federation against Ukraine".
NDA has a greater role to play in 'Amrit Kaal': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has a greater role to play in this 'Amrit Kaal', adding that every section of the society has faith in the NDA.
Amit Shah to launch portal for refunding money of Sahara depositors on Tuesday
In a good news for the depositors of Sahara Cooperative Society, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the government is moving towards fulfilling the resolution of returning the deposits of those investors and it will launch the Sahara refund portal on Tuesday.
Economic growth should be 7.6% annually in next 25 years for India to become developed economy: RBI report
According to the central bank's monthly bulletin, which was released on Monday, India's per capita income is currently estimated at $2,500, while it must be more than $21,664 by 2047, as per World Bank standards, to be classified as a high-income country.
Chirag Paswan meets Shah and Nadda, joins NDA
Hours after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas Paswan) President Chirag Paswan called on BJP President J.P. Nadda on Monday and formally informed him about joining the NDA alliance.