The Supreme Court on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) adjourned till the second week of January the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case. A bench of Justices M. M. Sundresh and Aravind Kumar deferred the matter after the counsel appearing for Surendra Gadling sought time to go through the reply filed by Maharashtra in the matter. The top court on October 10, 2023, issued notice to the state government and sought its response on the ...Read More
[INTERVIEW] With Korean companies having risen to prominence on the global stage, the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) hopes to be a secure companion in their journey to overseas expansion. After establishing Korea's first certification agency in Poland this year, KTR set a goal of logging 1 trillion won ($700 million) of annual revenue by 2035. "KTR's 10-year goal is to become a global comprehensive testing agency, and it was set through a series of discussions and reviews," wrote KT...Read More
CHENNAI: A low-pressure area, which formed over the Bay of Bengal on Monday and may move towards Tamil Nadu coast in the next two days after intensifying, is likely to bring heavy rain to north coastal districts -- from Chennai to Nagapattinam -- and adjoining districts between Dec 17 and 19. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert (heavy to very heavy rainfall) for Chennai, Chengalpet, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Cuddalore and Villupuram districts. The city and its three n...Read More
Kashmir witnesses a slight improvement in cold conditions as minimum temperatures rise, though still below freezing. Srinagar records minus 4.5°C, up from minus 5.3°C. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and other areas experience intense cold, with some water bodies and supply lines frozen. A further temperature drop is expected. Kashmir experienced a slight relief in its harsh cold conditions as the region's minimum temperatures noted a marginal rise, though they continue to hover below freezing. Official re...Read More
A 55-year-old man, who was among the several persons injured in the BEST bus accident in Kurla area here, died on Monday morning, taking the death toll to eight, a civic official said. The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in Kurla area on December 9. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. One of ...Read More
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, presenting him with pomegranates from Maharashtra farmers. Weeks prior, the BJP-led alliance decisively defeated Pawar's MVA in the state assembly elections. Although Pawar recently invited Modi to inaugurate a literary event, the topic wasn't discussed during their meeting.NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, weeks after the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) was trounced in the assembly el...Read More
Hyderabad: BRS MLA Kalvakuntla Kavitha asked the state govt to clarify how the govt approached the World Bank for a loan of 4,100 crore and also sought 14,000 crore financial support from the Centre when the detailed project reports (DPRs) of the project were not prepared. Speaking in the legislative council during the question hour on Tuesday, the MLC said generally the govt asks for financial aid or loans after estimations are prepared, but the govt has been maintaining that no DPRs were prep...Read More
In the course of the investigation, NIA seized various arms, ammunition, narcotics and drug money, digital devices, and other incriminating articles from the accused. The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted two key aides of designated terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa of the banned Babbar Khalsa International outfit in a Punjab terror conspiracy case, according to the probe agency on Wednesday. Jaspreet Singh of Punjab's Ferozepur district and Baljeet Singh of Madhya Pradesh's Ba...Read More
The Election Commission conducted a meeting with political party representatives in Delhi ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. Key figures attending included BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and AAP's Raghav Chaddha. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reviewed electoral readiness, highlighting the importance of collaboration with enforcement agencies. The Election Commission held a strategic meeting with political party representatives in central Delhi on Wednesday, preparing for the upcoming assemb...Read More
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has raised concern over terminally ill prisoners languishing in Maharashtra's jails and asked the state govt to consider proper implementation of an advisory on grant of medical bail or to place them in house arrest. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan on Monday said they visited the Yerwada central prison in Pune on Sunday and met with prisoners, particularly women inmates, and inspected the condition there. The bench referred to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day today amid protests by the Opposition on the remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar. The MPs are set to meet on Thursday, the penultimate day of the winter session (December 19). HM Amit Shah, in his Rajya Sabha address at the conclusion of a two-day discussion on Constitution on Tuesday had lashed out at the Congress party and said that it had become a '...Read More
New Delhi, December 18: The Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties in central Delhi on Wednesday, in the run-up to the assembly polls here due early next year. BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting. An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar also reviewed poll preparednes...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (VOICE) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Wednesday gave a final opportunity till January 31, 2025 to employers to upload wage details regarding over 3.1 lakh pending applications for Pension on Higher Wages.Employers have also been requested to submit replies or update the information in 4.66 lakh cases by January 15, 2025 where clarification has been sought by the EPFO. The EPFO said that the final opportunity is being given as, in spite of so many extensi...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (UNI) Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sandhu on Wednesday reviewed the poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly election. "The review meeting with enforcement agencies is currently underway to ensure smooth conduct of the election," Election Commission of India tweeted. Earlier today, the Election Commission held consultations with representatives of political parties to discuss election-rel...Read More
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin on Wednesday (December 18, 2024) said only those who care about the country, its people, and safeguarding the Constitution would take the name of revolutionary B.R. Ambedkar. "They must utter the name of Ambedkar," he added. His remarks come amid the uproar in Parliament over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's reference to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) while replying to the debate on the Co...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) The Election Commission held a meeting with representatives of political parties in central Delhi on Wednesday, in the run-up to the assembly polls here due early next year. BJP MP from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chaddha and party leader Jasmin Shah attended the meeting. An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar also reviewed poll preparedn...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday dismissed as "baseless" claims that passengers would be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela, and said no such provision exists. "It has come to the attention of Indian Railways that certain media outlets are circulating reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela," it said in a statement. "Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are enti...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred, till the second week of January next year, the hearing on the bail plea of lawyer Surendra Gadling, who remains behind bars in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case. A bench, headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh, decided to adjourn the hearing after Gadling's counsel submitted that the Maharashtra government filed its reply late on Tuesday and the petitioner side would need some time to go through the contents of the counter a...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Wednesday slammed the Congress and the BJP over the Ambedkar controversy and said that instead of using Babasaheb's name for political gain, both the parties should show proper respect and reverence towards him. In a series of posts on X, Mayawati said, "Instead of using Dr BR Ambedkar's name for political gain, both Congress, BJP and their affiliates should show proper respect and reverence towards him. These parties h...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The INDIA bloc leaders have latched on to Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar turning it into a full blown controversy. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that BR Ambedkar is "no less than a God." Speaking to ANI, Selja slammed Amit Shah and said, "Constitution is the 'granth' of the country. If Constitution is the 'granth', Baba Saheb is no less than God. Such comments of a petty mindset for Baba Saheb, is an insult to Baba Saheb, to ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Wednesday expressed support for the proposed One Nation, One Election Bill, underlining that it aligns with democratic values and would ensure the country's resources and working days are "not wasted." Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar defended the bill, saying, "This is totally democratic. It ensures that the country's resources and working days are not wasted... Why should we let the country suffer losses due to ...Read More
New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo on Wednesday announced "free medical treatment for senior citizens above 60 years" under the 'Sanjeevani Yojana' if the party wins the upcoming Delhi elections due in February 2025. In a post on X, Kejriwal said, "The elders of Delhi have always considered me as their son. Today I am going to fulfill my duty. If AAP wins, all citizens above 60 years of age in Delhi will get free treatment under Sanjeevani Yojana. Whether the hospital is ...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday announced that 'Sanjivni Yojna' would be launched for free treatment of people aged above 60 years after his party returns to power in Delhi. Assembly polls in Delhi are due in February next year. Kejriwal said registration for the scheme will begin within two-three days. AAP volunteers would go door to door for registration of the eligible elderly for the scheme, he said at an event at the party headquarters here. After the elect...Read More
Patna: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted simultaneous raids in Muzaffarpur and Vaishali on Wednesday morning in connection with an investigation involving two AK 47 assault rifles. One of the targeted locations was the residence of Bhola Rai, the village head of Mankauli Panchayat in Muzaffarpur. The raid at Bhola Rai's house began at approximately 3 A.M. and was carried out with the assistance of the local police. The NIA team conducted a thorough search of the premises, seiz...Read More
Hyderabad, Dec 18 (PTI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and leaders of the ruling Congress on Wednesday participated in a 'Chalo Raj Bhavan' protest here over the Adani issue and also against "Prime Minister Narendra Modi not visiting violence-hit Manipur". The protest was organised by the state Congress as per a call given by the AICC. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president B Mahesh Kumar Goud was among the party leaders and workers who also too...Read More
New Delhi, December 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a blistering attack at the Congress party, accusing it of indulging in every possible dirty trick to obliterate the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar and also humiliate the SC/ST communities. PM Modi's tirade came on back of Congress's demand for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, whom they accused of disrespecting Dr Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. 'Amit Shah Maafi Mango': Rahul Gandhi, INDIA Bloc MPs Prote...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday condemned the ongoing opposition protests, accusing the Congress party of a "conspiracy against BR Ambedkar" and questioning their respect for the former Minister of Law and Justice of India. Rijiju also highlighted that he is the first Buddhist after Ambedkar to hold the position of Union Law Minister. Also Read | Congress MLAs Arrive at Madhya Pradesh Assembly With Tea Kettles, Alleging BJP Government's 'Failure' ...Read More
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar, saying that he can't "bulldoze" Ambedkar's legacy which remains a voice for the oppressed communities. "Yesterday, Amit Shah who believes in Manuwaad and who is a follower of Savarkar has expressed his anti-mindset of Ambedkar (anti-Ambedkar mindset)...We will try to say to him 'Ambedkar Jai'...because he can't just bulldoze Ambedkar's le...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lakh pending applications for pension on higher wages. An online facility was made available by EPFO for submitting applications for validation of options/joint options for pension on higher wages, a [...] New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Retirement fund body EPFO has extended time till January 31, 2025 for employers to upload wage details etc regarding 3.1 lak...Read More
New Delhi, Dec 18 (PTI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has written to Chief Minister Atishi, slamming the AAP government over a "deliberate lapse" in tabling CAG reports in the assembly and advising her to summon a special session of the House on December 19 or 20 to do so. In his letter on Tuesday, Saxena alleged that there has been a "conscious and deliberate lapse" on the part of the elected government in presenting the 14 reports over the last two years. In normal course, a legislatur...Read More