New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Monday alleged that the government is burdening the common man with high Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and claimed that thousands of people are leaving the country due to the heavy tax load. Initiating the discussion on the Finance Bill, 2025, Congress…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted six persons from Gujarat in a case related to the post-Godhra riots, emphasizing that ‘mere presence at the crime scene does not establish guilt’, especially in large-scale riot situations. A Bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra ruled that courts must be…
New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) Parliament Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Congress Party over the issue of Muslim reservation in Karnataka, saying,”There can be reservation on the basis of economic and social criteria, but there cannot be reservation on the basis of religious identity and affiliation.” Kiren Rijiju’s remarks came after Karnataka…
New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that an arbitration clause in an agreement does not override a consumer’s right to seek redressal before the Consumer Forum. The Court held that a consumer cannot be compelled to resolve disputes through arbitration solely because such a clause exists in an agreement. Instead, the…
New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to recall its order granting bail to Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, despite allegations that witnesses were being threatened. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh observed that the police…
New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition seeking a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged honey-trap scandal in Karnataka. The case involves a senior minister and 48 others, including legislators, political leaders, and judges. The petition, filed by Jharkhand-based advocate…
Greater Noida, Mar 24 (UNI) Reigning Minimum weight (45-48kg) national champion Minakshi took a massive step toward defending her title, defeating Commonwealth and World Championships gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas in a high-stakes quarterfinal showdown at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship. Representing All India Police (AIP), the Asian Championships silver medallist edged out Nitu…
Pattaya, Mar 24 (UNI) India ended their campaign in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025, losing to Lebanon 1-6 in their concluding Group A encounter at the Jomtien Beach Arena here in Thailand on Monday. It was India’s third defeat in the four-team group. They had earlier lost to hosts Thailand and Kuwait….
Nairobi, Mar 24 (UNI) Kenya’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification dreams suffered a blow after a 2-1 defeat at home to Gabon here. Former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored either side of the break to put the visitors 2-0 up on Sunday. Captain Michael Olunga pulled one back just past the hour,…
Dhaka, Mar 24 (UNI) Bangladesh cricket was left stunned as former captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack mid-match during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League game in Savar. The veteran opener had to be rushed to hospital, where an emergency angioplasty was performed to clear arterial blockages. The incident unfolded dramatically as Tamim, who…
