New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the “unexplained delay” in probing the alleged bank loan fraud involving over Rs 40,000 crore by companies of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG). The court also criticised the CBI for registering only one FIR despite…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday asserted that India had “successfully protected” its sensitive sectors, especially agriculture and dairy, during negotiations on the India–United States trade deal, as he briefed the Lok Sabha amid sustained Opposition protests. “India has been successful in protecting the agricultural and dairy…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) Lok Sabha proceedings on Wednesday were repeatedly disrupted by vociferous protests from Opposition members over the suspension of eight MPs, leading to adjournments first till 12 noon, then 2 pm, and yet again till 5 pm, underscoring escalating tensions during the Budget session. As the House convened, Opposition MPs raised…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) The Supreme Court collegium has (on Tuesday) invoked Article 224A of the Constitution to re-appoint five retired judges of the Allahabad High Court as ad-hoc judges for a period of two years, in a move aimed at addressing the heavy pendency of criminal cases. The collegium comprising Chief Justice of…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday at 5 pm, a day after eight opposition MPs were suspended following repeated disruptions in the House. The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes on Tuesday, with proceedings…
Pankaj Jain, New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been appointed Chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), according to an official order issued by Raj Niwas. After assuming charge, Rekha Gupta said her government will give top priority to the comprehensive redevelopment and heritage conservation of Old Delhi. She said the…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Indore Sub-Zonal Office today stated that it had attached immovable properties worth Rs 39.91 lakh in the corruption case of Chetan Patil, a former employee of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC). The attachment was made on February 2 (yesterday). The properties, comprising a plot and a…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) Days after union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the West Bengal government of obstructing border fencing, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday mounted a strong counter-offensive, asserting that securing the international border was the Centre’s responsibility. She accused the BJP of spreading “misinformation” and targeting voters in the state. Speaking…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) Reacting to the US administration’s decision to lower the tariff on India from 25 per cent to 18 percent, Anuradha Thakur, secretary, Department of Economic Affairs said that the move would help in removing “a great deal of uncertainty” in the space of bilateral trade between the two countries. The…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (UNI) The real estate sector, spanning residential, commercial and retail segments, has welcomed the union Budget 2026–27, saying it reinforces confidence in India’s long-term real estate growth story. Industry leaders noted that the government’s continued focus on infrastructure creation, urban development and housing-led demand lays a strong foundation for planned and…
