New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday eased the stringent bail conditions earlier imposed on former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji in the money laundering case linked to the alleged cash-for-jobs scam. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi modified the September 2024 order that…
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The union Government today opposed a plea seeking permission for Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk to appear before the Supreme Court via video conferencing from Jodhpur Central Jail in the hearing on the challenge to his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The habeas corpus petition has been filed under…
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivered a passionate and pointed speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday during the debate marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, positioning her address as a strong rebuttal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations against the Congress party. PM Modi, had today opened the…
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) In a major step towards gender inclusion in the legal profession, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30 per cent of the seats in State Bar Councils, where elections are yet to be notified, must be represented by women advocates. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) As part of the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Navy has deployed four more ships to provide Search and Rescue and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka. The ships include INS Gharial, and three Landing Craft Utility (LCUs) 54, 51 and 57. In a…
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition challenging the 2023 election of Congress leader and incumbent Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah from the Varuna Assembly constituency. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta sought a response from Siddaramaiah after hearing the plea filed by K. Shankara,…
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday granted bail to Joynal Abedin, a suspended professor of Gossaigaon College in Assam, who was arrested for allegedly posting anti-India and obscene content on social media. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, however, made it clear that…
Belagavi, Dec 8 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday firmly scotched escalating speculation over a possible change in leadership, reiterating that he will fully abide by the decision of the Congress high command. Addressing reporters ahead of the winter session at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, the CM said there was “nothing new” in his stand…
Chandigarh, Dec 8 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta arrived in Amritsar on Monday for a spiritually significant day-long visit covering three major religious sites of the city. Accompanied by cabinet ministers, the Chief Minister was received at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport by local officials and representatives before proceeding directly to the…
New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded Doordarshan’s morning show ‘Suprabhatam’, calling it a refreshing and inspiring way to begin the day. In a post on X, he highlighted the program’s focus on yoga, Indian traditions, and holistic lifestyle rooted in the country’s cultural heritage. “The Suprabhatam program broadcast on…
