Srinagar, Nov 27 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir's Road Transport Corporation (RTC), a crucial backbone of public transportation, has raised serious concerns over the barring of its buses from entering Srinagar city limits. The move has triggered alarm within the Corporation, with officials cautioning about significant disruptions to public transport services and daily commutes, alongside substantial financial losses for the RTC. The restriction, in effect since November 4 when the maiden session of t...Read More
United Nations | The United Nations chief welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, and hopes it can end the violence and suffering of people in both countries, the UN spokesman says. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel and Hezbollah to swiftly implement all commitments under the agreement, and take immediate steps toward fully implementing the 2006 UN Security Council resolution that ended the last Israel-Hezbollah war, spokesman Stephane D...Read More
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan blamed the EVM for the election results and demanded that elections be conducted using ballot papers on Wednesday. New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan blamed the EVM for the election results and demanded that elections be conducted using ballot papers on Wednesday. "A campaign should definitely be run, there is something fishy in the results that are coming, we will not blame anyon...Read More
The High Court on Wednesday sought the case diary prepared by the investigating official as part of probe into the alleged suicide of ADM Naveen Babu and directed the government prosecutor to file a statement regarding the case while considering a petition filed by Naveen Babu's wife Manjusha K seeking CBI inquiry. The case has been posted for December 8. Kannur Town police initially investigated the case after Naveen Babu was found dead in his official residence. Later North Zone IG constitu...Read More
Every month, Mint's Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India. This month we track how the climate finance package at the 29th United Nations climate summit (COP29) irked many countries. Meanwhile, several countri...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Thursday said that the Congress and other Opposition parties are using the issue of the indictment against the Adani Group in the US "to divert attention from their electoral defeats" and said they must provide credible evidence before demanding a parliamentary probe. "The Congress is reading too much into this indictment and they are doing it for purely political purposes...," Jethmalani said. Re...Read More
LONDON (Reuters) - A number of unidentified drones have been spotted over three United States Air Force (USAF) bases in England over the last six days, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. "Small unmanned aerial systems were spotted in the vicinity of and over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell from Nov 20 to Nov 26," a spokesperson said in an emailed response to Reuters. The three bases, two in Suffolk and one in Norfolk, are leased by the USAF from Britain. A sp...Read More
Assam's 75th Constitution Day highlighted the importance of the Indian Constitution, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma commemorating the contributions of freedom fighters and Dr. BR Ambedkar. The event, held in Guwahati, underscored the Constitution's reflection of India's cultural heritage and its role in ensuring equality, freedom, and justice for all citizens. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in the 75th Constitution Day celebrations in Guwahati, emphasizing the significance o...Read More
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated an online Hindi course on the Constitution of India, celebrating 75 years of the document. The initiative aims to make constitutional principles more accessible. Developed with NALSAR University, it aims to educate citizens on their rights and democratic duties. In a significant step marking 75 years of India's Constitution, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has launched an online Hindi course designed to make constitutional education more acc...Read More
Germany is compiling a list of emergency shelters for civilians due to rising tensions with Russia. A digital directory will be accessible via a planned app. Germany is drawing drawn up a list of emergency shelters that can be used by civilians amid escalating tensions with Russia. The digital directory of bunkers will be made available through a planned phone app and include underground train stations and car parks as well as state buildings and private properties. An interior ministry spokes...Read More
Islamabad, Nov 26: Forcing their way into Islamabad after pushing the security forces on backfoot in violent clashes that resulted in at least half a dozen deaths earlier in the day, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors have reached Islamabad's Zero Point 'D-Chowk' where they plan to hold an indefinite sit-in until party chief and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is released from jail. Violent clashes between the security forces and PTI protestors are being witnessed ...Read More
Chattogram, Nov 26 (UNI) A lawyer was killed on Wednesday during a clash after arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court in this port city of Bangladesh. Following the denial of the bail, his followers clashed with lawyers and law enforcers in the afternoon, Prothom Alo reported. The president of Chattogram lawyers association, Najim Uddin, told Prothom Alo that the demonstrators hacked the lawyer to death near his chamber. The deceased is Saiful Islam ali...Read More
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a warning shot that echoed across major world capitals and business majors on Tuesday, US President-elect Donald Trump said he will issue executive orders on day one of his presidency imposing new tariffs on all imported goods from China, Mexico and Canada, Washington's three largest trading partners, to stop the "invasion" of illegal migrants and drugs into the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump put the onus of containing illegal ...Read More
Jammu, Nov 26 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Tuesday alleged that the Congress party has murdered the democracy and disrespected the Constitution. Attacking the Congress party for destroying the fabric of our Constitution by amending it more than 80 times for its own benefit and citing the example of 'Emergency', BJP General Secretary (organization) Ashok Koul said. Speaking at an event organised to celebrate the day of adoption of the Indian Constitution as "Samvidhan Divas" at party ...Read More
Vijayawada, Nov 26 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to formulate proposals for constructing an iconic Deep technology building in the capital city of Amaravati. Bengaluru, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa's call to reconsider some election guarantees has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, drawing sharp criticism from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and exposing potential fissures within the ruling party. Gaviyappa, represe...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Tuesday recorded the evidence (statement) of the main witness in the women wrestlers sexual harassment case. The statement was recorded in a closed courtroom. The recording of the statement has been deferred for the next date. Former BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is accused in this case. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Vaibhav Chaurasia recorded the evide...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): On the occasion of the Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said that the each branch must honour its constitutionally assigned distinct role while nurturing inter-institutional equilibrium and the Constitution, by design, insulates the judiciary and ensures that its decisions are unbiased, without affection or ill will, free from external pressures, and guided solely by the Constitution and the laws. Whil...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged that the centre is hatching a "huge conspiracy" against the people of Delhi and trying to win the upcoming assembly elections through "unfair means." She alleged that the officials are being directed to delete the names of Aam Aadmi Party voters from the voter list. She urged the officers to come forward to record this and "expose this conspiracy" "The...Read More
Despite its vast potential, the full capabilities of GST data remain largely unrealised. While aggregate data provides a broad overview of tax performance and health of the Indian economy, disaggregated sector-wise information is crucial for evidence-based policymaking. A closer look at the performance of GST revenue collection raises several questions. First, though the growth of GST revenue collection improved in the last seven years (13 per cent) compared to the pre-GST period 2012-17 (11.8 ...Read More
A violent clash between Bangladeshi security forces and supporters of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari resulted in one fatality on Tuesday. The incident occurred after Brahmachari, an outspoken monk and spokesperson for a newly-formed Hindu advocacy group, was denied bail on sedition charges. According to AFP, citing Nurul Alam, a police inspector stationed at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, public prosecutor Saiful Islam Alif succumbed to injuries sustained during the altercat...Read More
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan remains embroiled in multiple legal issues, including graft, abetting violence, and state gift allegations. Despite acquittals in some cases, he continues to face charges related to anti-terrorism and unlawful marriage, leading to widespread protests and ongoing political unrest. Islamabad plunged into chaos as protesters clashed with security forces over the detention of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The 72-year-old faces numerous allegations, inc...Read More
Chattogram, Nov 26 (UNI) A lawyer was killed on Wednesday during a clash after arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court in this port city of Bangladesh. Following the denial of the bail, his followers clashed with lawyers and law enforcers in the afternoon, Prothom Alo reported. The president of Chattogram lawyers association, Najim Uddin, told Prothom Alo that the demonstrators hacked the lawyer to death near his chamber. The deceased is Saiful Islam ali...Read More
New Delhi, November 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the government at the Centre has strengthened the spirit of the Constitution over the last 10 years. Addressing the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, PM Modi highlighted that in the last 10 years, more than 53 crore bank accounts were opened, more than 4 crore pukka houses were given and more than 10 crore free gas connections were given. "In the last 5-6 years, by providing tap water facilities in more ...Read More
Vijayawada, Nov 26 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to formulate proposals for constructing an iconic Deep technology building in the capital city of Amaravati. Bengaluru, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa's call to reconsider some election guarantees has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, drawing sharp criticism from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and exposing potential fissures within the ruling party. Gaviyappa, represe...Read More
Mohit Dimri, an activist, initiated a hunger strike to demand stricter land laws in Uttarakhand. Despite administrative attempts to halt his protest, Dimri remains resolute in advocating for the rights of native residents. The movement, led by Dimri, seeks to revoke amendments made post-2018 and ensure local interests are prioritized. Mohit Dimri, an activist in Uttarakhand, has launched a hunger strike in front of Shaheed Smarak, advocating for more stringent land laws to protect local residen...Read More
Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla has resumed her role as Maharashtra's DGP after the state assembly elections. She was previously removed on Election Commission's directives. Shukla, the first woman DGP, faced controversies but has now returned following BJP's electoral success. Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla on Tuesday took charge as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra, marking her return to the high-profile position a day after the state assembly elections concluded. Her rei...Read More
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and extended a formal invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of his government, which is scheduled to take place in Ranchi on November 28. Hemant Soren was accompanied by his wife Kalpana Soren, the newly elected MLA from the Gandey constituency. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Hemant and Kalpana Soren on their electoral success and shared pictures of the meeting on X. Earlier, Hemant Soren also ...Read More
Bangladeshi supporters of an arrested Hindu leader clashed with security forces on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) after the outspoken monk was denied bail on sedition charges, with one person killed, police said. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the spokesman of a newly-formed Hindu group leading protests calling for the protection of the minority, was arrested on Monday (November 25, 2024) afternoon. Protests break out after ISKCON leader's arrest at Dhaka airport Religious relations have been ...Read More
Story so far: India celebrated its 75th year of adoption of its Constitution on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint session of parliament. While the Constitution of India hits its diamond jubilee this year, event commemorating is as 'Constitution Day' was started only in 2015. Prior to this, it was called 'National Law Day' -- first initiated by former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Laxmi Mall Singhvi in 1979. "The Indian Constitution is ...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 26 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took part in the 75th Constitution Day celebrations organized by the Assam Government's Parliamentary Affairs Department at Lok Seva Bhawan in Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma reflected on the significance of this event, noting that it was officially recognized on October 11, 2015, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that November 26 would be observed annually as Constitution Day...Read More