India
Rajasthan High Court to Hear Asaram's Plea for Suspension of Sentence on September 23
The Jodhpur bench of the high court deferred the hearing after the public prosecutor sought time for certain formality in relation to the application.
Appointment for Political Gains Not Correct: Bombay HC on Vikhe Patil's Induction as Minister
The Bombay HC also said voters were capable enough to take decisions on such shifting of loyalties for political gains and teach those involved in them a lesson.
Clashes Break Out Between Police and Left Activists During Protest Rally in Bengal
Police lobbed tear gas shell and resorted to baton charge after activists of the CPI(M)'s student and youth wings pelted stones at them.
Curfew Imposed in Kishtwar After Suspected Militants Snatch Rifle of PDP Leader's PSO
In view of the incident, the authorities have imposed curfew in Kishtwar town, and are conducting massive search operation.
Recommendations of Transfer of CJs and Judges of High Courts Based on Cogent Reasons, Says SC
A statement issued by the office of apex court's Secretary General Sanjeev S Kalgaonkar said that each of the recommendation for transfer was made on cogent reasons.
Class 1 Student Locked Up inside Odisha School, Headmistress Suspended
The boy had gone to the toilet when an employee closed the school gate without checking if anyone was inside and left.
Facebook Not Complying with Indian Regulations, Resulting in Lawlessness: Tamil Nadu to SC
Stating that Facebook and WhatsApp are unwilling to comply with Indian laws, the Tamil Nadu government has accused them of not rendering any assistance in the prevention and detection of crimes being perpetrated using social media.
Woman Run over by Water Tanker after AIADMK Banner Crashes on Her in Chennai, Dies
The incident happened around 2:30 pm at Pallikaranai in South Chennai when the deceased, identified as Subashree, was returning home after her exam.
AAP MLA Som Dutt Taken into Custody in Assault Case After Court Denies Relief
Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar rejected the application filed by the AAP leader, saying there was no sufficient ground to interfere with the order passed by a magisterial court.
P Chidambaram Questions BJP's Strategy in UP Assembly Polls
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday wondered if it is possible to ensure long term economic growth by excluding the largest minority community or women or backward communities from Assembly polls.
JEE Advanced 2019 Answer Key: IIT Roorkee Releases JEE Advanced Answer Key at jeeadv.ac.in
For clearing JEE Advanced, candidates have to score at least 10 per cent marks in each subject and an aggregate score of 30 per cent marks overall.
Surat Society Residents Bid Adieu to Ganesha Wearing Helmets, Send Out Message on Road Safety
Two days ago, the Gujarat government had announced a reduction in the fines under the new Motor Vehicles Act. Other states, including Odisha, West Bengal and Karnataka, will also bring down the fines.
SC Orders Bihar Govt to Reunite 8 Girls from Muzaffarpur House of Horrors With Their Families
During the hearing on Wednesday, the counsel appearing for the Centre said that they have filed a status report on the National Child Protection Policy, which is aimed at curbing the incidents of sexual abuse of children.
'Unwell, Distressed' Bengal Tiger Attacks Animal Keeper at Delhi Zoo
The zoo's curator said the incident happened early morning when the zoo-keeper, Fateh Singh, had gone to fill the tiger's water bowl. The tiger swooped down on him from inside the cage. Singh suffered minor injuries in his right hand.
Mobile Services Restored in J&K's Kupwara District, Internet Kiosks Set Up in All District Headquarters
Last week, all landline connections across the valley had been restored with the activation of telephone exchanges.
Indian Students Will Soon Get to Extend Stay by 2 Years as Britain Revives Post-Study Work Visa
The visa will allow eligible students to work, or look for work, in any career or position of their choice, for two years after completing their studies.