New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that development and environmental protection must progress together, while declining to interfere with tree felling undertaken for the second phase of a riverfront development project in Ahmedabad. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice R. Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was…
Parwinder Sandhu New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) Calling the visit of the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission “no ordinary diplomatic engagement,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it marks the beginning of “a new era in India–European union relations”, reflecting deeper strategic alignment and expanded cooperation across key sectors. Stating…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) India and the European union on Tuesday agreed upon a Security and Defence Partnership and announced the launch of negotiations for an India-EU Security of Information Agreement. Officials said that this was a vital outcome of the wide-ranging talks held between the two sides. “A wide range of bilateral security…
Shahid K Abbas and Sourav Shekhar New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) In a landmark moment heralded as a transformative milestone for global commerce, India and the 27-nation European union officially concluded the long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the pact as “not just a trade agreement, but a…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi Marlena seeking relief in a criminal defamation case arising from their remarks alleging deletion of voters’ names from electoral rolls in the national capital. A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the State of Uttar Pradesh on the question of repugnancy between provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986 and Section 111 (organised crime) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). A bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall are very likely to affect parts of north India over the next three hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. According to the IMD, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, north Rajasthan and adjoining areas of…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (UNI) The Congress party slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre for not allotting front-row seats to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge during the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, calling it a “breach of protocol.” Congress lodged a protest, saying the incident did…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (UNI) Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva unfurled the national flag on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day at the party’s state unit office, and said the Indian Republic’s strength is built by the sacrifices made by freedom fighters, armed forces personnel and also those who drafted the constitution. In his…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turban, or safa, at the grand 77th Republic Day celebrations on Monday displayed India’s rich textile heritage, craftsmanship, and civilisational pride. Over the years, his choice of ceremonial headgear has evolved, symbolising the continuity of tradition. The turban worn this year was tied in a traditional…
