SC declines to interfere in ‘VIP darshan’ practice at Mahakaleshwar temple, terms issue non-justiciable

New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition challenging the practice of “VIP darshan” at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, observing that the issue does not fall within the realm of judicial determination. After the Court expressed its disinclination to interfere, the petitioner sought to withdraw the…

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India–EU sign Security & Defence Partnership, launch talks on information security pact India-EU finalise security and defence pact

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…

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AAP leaders Kejriwal, Atishi seek relief in SC in criminal defamation case over their voter deletions claims

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…

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India, EU finalise landmark FTA, cementing strategic partnership representing 25 Pc of global GDP

Shahid K Abbas, New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) In a historic breakthrough set to reshape global trade flows, India and the 27-nation European union on Tuesday announced the conclusion of the long-awaited India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it “not just a trade agreement, but a new blueprint for shared…

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SC seeks Uttar Pradesh’s response on conflict between UP Gangster Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

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…

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