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LIVE: SC Seeks J&K Govt Reply on Shifting Kathua Rape and Murder Trial to Chandigarh, Orders Security for Victim's Family and Lawyers
The Supreme Court will shortly hear a plea by the Kathua rape and murder victim’s family to move the trial to Chandigarh. Trial in the case began today with the eight accused pleading not guilty and seeking narco tests.
Passenger Gets Unintended Ride on Moscow Baggage Carousel
The woman was fined for damaging the airport's freight transportation system — which carries a maximum fine of 1,500 rubles (20 euros, $24) — police said. Transport police could not immediately be reached for comment.
BCI Says Will Cancel Licences if Lawyers are 'Guilty' of Blocking Police from Filing Chargesheet in Kathua Case
The Bar Council of India has formed a five-member to conduct an independent probe after the Supreme Court issued a notice to it to look into the conduct of Jammu and Kashmir Bar Association following protest by lawyers to stop police from filing of charge...
'You Will be Killed Soon, Manage BJP MLA': UP Cop Suspended Over Leaked Audio Clip of 'Encounter Deal'
In the audio, SHO of Maunranipur police station Sunit Kumar Singh can be heard telling former Block pramukh Lekhraj Singh Yadav about a "planned encounter" against the latter. Singh purportedly tells Yadav, who has over 70 cases registered against him, to...
Centre Considering 'Ordinance, Other Options' to Overturn SC/ST Act Verdict
Introducing a bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament slated for July to amend the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to overturn the SC order is the second option before the government, the sources said.
Minorities Enjoy Rights that Majority Doesn't: Satyapal Singh
Satyapal Singh was speaking on 'Rule of law and role of B R Ambedkar in nation-building' at an event at Delhi University commemorating the 127th birth anniversary of the Dalit icon and framer of the Constitution.
Pilgrimage to Parliament: Dalits Paint Sansad Marg Blue on Ambedkar Jayanti
The participants talked about the dilution of punishment in the SC/ST Act and of police atrocities during the April 2 'Bharat Bandh' protests.
VHP Chooses its International President Through Secret Ballot, Ends Togadia's Reign
A day before the elections, there were scuffles in VHP headquarters in RK Puram, the appointed boxer blocked the entry of a karyakarta, which led to a showdown between two camps - Kokje and Reddy.
Jignesh Mevani’s Rashtriya Dalit Adhikar Manch Calls off Protests and Highway Blockade
He personally visited villages in Rapar and other talukas of Kutch on Saturday to oversee the process of handing over of land possession to the local Dalits.
India's First Bullet Train Terminal to Have Dandi March Theme
Passengers boarding the bullet train from Sabarmati Station will have to pay Rs 3,000 to reach Mumbai, he told reporters.
Indian-origin Chef on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Wedding Guest List
Rosie Ginday, born in the UK to Punjabi parents, is among 1,200 members of the public to be invited to the royal wedding on May 19 in recognition of the impact they make in their community.
Now, Chatbots to Address Train Passengers' Queries
Chatbot, short for chatterbot, is a computer programme that simulates human conversation through voice commands or text chats, or both, using AI.
Heavy Rain Dampens Baisakhi Cheer in Punjab, Farmers Hope Govt Sticks to MSP
Jalandhar and Cotton Belt of Mansa, Bathinda have suffered damage due to rain. Standing crop in these areas has flattened due to hail storm, winds accompanying the rain.
BSP's Bhim Rao Ambedkar Fights Another Election With SP Backing
Samajwadi Party will be sending one candidate from their own party, while it will extend support to lone BSP candidate for the Legislative Council elections.
Ahead of Ayodhya Dispute’s Next Hearing in SC, Suggestion of ‘Manavta Mandir’ Resonates in Delhi
Sharing the same views, another representative of the panel, UP Shia Waqf Board chairperson Waseem Rizvi said that their endeavor is to strike a compromise.
Have Maths Phobia? The Govt Will Help You Get Rid of 'Fear' With Its Panel of Experts
Prakash Javadekar has said a panel under Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari has been formed to make in-service teacher training more efficient.