India
Former HC Judge Karnan Walks Free After Serving 6-month Sentence for Contempt
Karnan had earned the dubious distinction of becoming the first sitting high court judge to have been sentenced to jail. The apex court had sentenced him to six months in jail for contempt of court on May 9. Karnan was a serving judge of the Calcutta High...
Kerala Govt Suspends IPS Officer Jacob Thomas for His Anti-administration Statements
“The government is acting irresponsibly.... The law and order situation in the state has collapsed,” said the officer.
Union Minister Krishna Raj Falls Ill During BJP Parliamentary Party Meeting
She was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia hospital where doctors attended her.
Lok Sabha Passes 2 Bills to Repeal 245 Archaic Laws
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the old and many irrelevant pre-independence laws were the "unfortunate part of the colonial legacy" and repealing them was a progressive move that reflects the "pro-reform" approach of the government.
Time for Women Reservation Bill? In 182 Seat Gujarat Assembly, Only 13 Members Are Women
Even as women account for 47.80 per cent voters, their representation by the two biggest political parties was 1.19 percent.
Alumni Concerned About IIM Bill 2017 Passed by RS, Asks if it Will Address Social Inclusivity
Arun Khobragade, a representative of the IIM alumni body told News18.com that concerned members were in touch with political parties to look into the ability of the Bill to address social inclusivity.
Delhi Metro's Driverless Magenta Line Train Crashes Into Wall, DMRC Calls it Human Error
A driverless Delhi Metro train on Monday crashed into a wall during a trial run at Kalindi Kunj depot in the city.
Sikhs in Pakistan Allege Govt Official Trying to Convert Them to Islam
Community leaders lodged a complaint with the deputy commissioner claiming that an Assistant Commissioner Tehsil Tall Yaqoob Khan was allegedly forcing Sikhs to convert to Islam.
Like Caesar's Wife, Lawmakers Should be Above Suspicion: Arun Jaitley on Special Courts for Netas
Responding to opposition concerns in the Rajya Sabha over the message setting up of special courts to try politicians will send, he said Caesar's wife must be above suspicion.
Drug Users Can Dance All Night, Alcohol Drinkers Cannot, Says Manohar Parrikar
"Without drugs, you can't dance until morning. With alcohol you can dance at the most two to three hours," he told the assembly while responding to a calling attention motion moved by Congress MLA Pratapsingh Rane on the need to crack down on the drug maf...
Rahul Gandhi Writes to PM, Demands Special Package for Fishermen Hit by Cyclone Ockhi
Gandhi urged the prime minister to take all necessary measures for rehabilitation of fishermen and restoration of their traditional vocation.
Sunny Leone Will Dance to Kannada Item Song, Organisers Counter Karnataka Govt
Sunny Leone was to perform on ‘Sesamma’, a song about a woman complaining that the government had restricted her entry and imposed a curfew in the city.
Will Sunny Leone Perform in a Sari, Ask Kannada Groups Protesting Against Planned New Year Event
Kannada groups took out protest rallies in 12 districts in the state including Bidar and Kolar along with Bengaluru. They are all seeking cancellation of the event, saying that Sunny Leone’s presence will be an "assault" to Kannada culture.
J&K Govt Directs JKSSB To Recruit 2154 Teachers in 4 Months, 1289 Non-Teaching Staff in 3 Months!
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti confirmed the same in a tweet she posted last night on her official twitter handle, “To meet the dearth of staff in schools we have directed the J&K Services Selection Board to complete the recruitment for 2,154 teachers’ pos...
OPINION | Larger Defence Budget Must for India to be a Global Leader
Military power is meant not only for fighting wars but also for deterring them. While India still struggles to provide rifles and bulletproof jackets to soldiers, in United States, the military is funding 80% of all AI research.
Tamil Nadu Honour Killing: Girl's Father, 5 Others Sentenced to Death
Kausalya and Shankar were brutally attacked by three people on March 13, 2016, in Udumalpet. While Kausalya's husband Shankar bled to death on his way to the hospital, Kausalya miraculously survived.