New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday sent a strong message against the perception that the judiciary favors the wealthy, by refusing to urgently list a plea by Gujarat-based real estate company Wildwoods Resorts and Realties, and scheduling the hearing instead for January 2026. A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice…
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) In a stern warning to violators of urban planning laws, the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking regularisation of an unauthorised two-storey building in Kolkata, reinforcing its zero-tolerance approach to illegal constructions. A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan upheld a prior ruling of the…
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday came down heavily on yoga guru Baba Ramdev for once again making objectionable remarks against Hamdard’s popular Rooh Afza product, despite a previous restraint order. Justice Amit Bansal observed that Ramdev “lives in his own world and is not in anyone’s control,” as the…
New Delhi, May 1, (UNI) In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, a Delhi court has allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to collect voice and handwriting samples of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused and an alleged co-conspirator in the 2008 attack that shook India. The permission was…
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Thursday took charge as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) here. He succeeded Lt Gen JP Mathew who superannuated on Wednesday, a Defence Ministry statement said. In a distinguished career spanning close to four decades, the Air Marshal has held a variety of command,…
New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a judicial inquiry into the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and the appointment of a retired Supreme Court judge to head the investigation. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh strongly…
Washington/New Delhi, May 1 (UNI) Amid growing war hysteria between India and Pakistan, the US has urged both the nations to de-escalate the tensions while specifically asking Islamabad to cooperate in the probe into the “unconscionable attack” in Pahalgam even as New Delhi insisted that those responsible for the carnage “must be brought to justice”….
Jaipur, May 1 (UNI) Rajasthan Royals made two changes for their high-voltage IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians here on Thursday, with Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out due to a niggle and Sandeep Sharma sidelined after fracturing his finger. Kumar Kartikeya and Akash Madhwal were drafted into the XI as replacements. Winning the toss at the…
Mumbai, May 1 (UNI) Mumbai Indians on Thursday announced that leg spinner Raghu Sharma will replace Vignesh Puthur for the remainder of the season. Puthur, who was ruled out due to bone stress reactions in both shins, will continue his recovery with the Mumbai Indians Medical and Strength & Conditioning (S&C) team. Raghu, 32, comes…
London, May 1 (UNI) Pace bowler Mark Wood is irritated by an external “golf, golf, golf” narrative around the England team, but admits they do not help themselves by saying “dumb” things in the media. A number of England’s players have made no secret of their love of golf, leading to accusations they do not…
