India
Prakash Javadekar Releases First Look of APJ Abdul Kalam Biopic
The film, which features popular south actor Ali in the title role, is produced by Jagadeesh Daneti, Suvarna Pappu and Martini Films' Johnny Martin.
Nagpur Tuition Teacher Steals Gold Jewellery from Student's Bedroom; Arrested
Police have recovered the stolen jewellery and a mobile phone collectively worth Rs 1.50 lakh from their possession, an official said.
Pakistan Summons Indian Envoy over Killing of Civilian in Ceasefire Violation
Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement that the violation of the ceasefire was committed in Chirikot sector on February 8.
One Dead as Three-storey Building Collapses in Punjab's Mohali District
Taking a serious note of the incident, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh asked the Mohali additional district magistrate to conduct a thorough probe into the matter and submit his report within a week.
Court Orders Salary of Cop to be Stopped for Not Appearing in SP Leader's Murder Case Hearing
Sub-inspector Deepak Malik is the investigating officer in the case and has not appeared in court to record his statement till now despite repeated issuing of warrants.
No Fundamental Right to Reservation, Rules SC, Says Courts Too Can't Order State to Provide Quota
The court said provisions in Article 16 for providing reservation in favour of SC/STs are enabling provisions, vesting a discretion on the state government.
Man Kills Mother for Not Cooking for Him in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar
Krishna Kumar allegedly hit Bindra Kaur with a sharp object which led to her death, the police said, adding that the matter surfaced when Kumar's father reached home.
Centre Proposes 5-Year Jail, Rs 50 Lakh Fine for Fair Skin Ads, Other Magic Remedies
Under the Act, the first conviction is punishable with imprisonment of up to six months or fine or both; and a subsequent conviction can result in imprisonment of up to a year or fine, or both.
Nritya Gopal Das 'Upset' Over Not Being Included in Trust, BJP Rushes Leaders to Pacify Him
The BJP has said that the three posts were still vacant in the trust and the Mahant will be "adjusted"
Seven States Have More Aadhaar Holders Than Projected Population: Sanjay Dhotre
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Sanjay Dhotre said this could however not be attributed to deceased Aadhaar holders, as the estimated number of deaths (of Aadhaar holders) has been accounted in Aadhaar saturation.
Karnataka HC Asks State to Compensate Victims of Bellandur Demolition. But Where are the Victims?
Many among them left the place, some left the city and returned to their native villages and towns. Few others continue to live in their friends’ and neighbours’ sheds.
Atrocities Against Women Will Not be Tolerated in Maha, Says CM Uddhav Thackeray
Thackeray said the state cabinet has discussed Andhra Pradesh's Disha Act which mandates disposal of cases of atrocities against women within 21 days and handing out the death penalty in certain cases.
China Research Lab Seeks Patent on Use of Gilead's Coronavirus Treatment
Gilead did not immediately respond to request for comment but last week said it was working with China to test Remdesivir for use in a small number of patients with the coronavirus.
No Pre-arrest Bail to Activist Chudawala in Sedition Case
Additional sessions judge Prashant Rajvaidya rejected Chudawala's application for pre-arrest bail. Prosecution, while opposing relief for her, had claimed that Chudawala was 'supporting a person who is officially enemy of state'.
BJP Will Face Humiliating Defeat in Delhi Assembly Polls, Says Mamata Banerjee
Without naming Union minister Anurag Thakur or his 'gaddaron ko goli maro saalo ko" remark, Banerjee questioned how a central minister continues in a constitutional post despite speaking unconstitutionally.
389 People in Detention Under Public Safety Act in J&K: Govt
Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said detention orders has been issued against 444 people under the JK Public Safety Act since August 2019 when Article 370 was abrogated.