New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) Ten suspects have been chargesheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the trafficking of a minor Bangladeshi girl from across the eastern border into Odisha. In its chargesheet filed before its special court in Odisha capital, the agency has charged the accused with luring the girl with the promise…
New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday strongly questioned the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on why the agency was being used to “fight political battles” while hearing a plea related to the probe into alleged irregularities in appointments and promotions in the Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of…
New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday briefly heard the plea filed by Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad challenging FIRs registered by the Haryana Police over his social media posts on “Operation Sindoor”, before adjourning the matter at the request of the authorities. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal…
New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court has again refused to direct the union government to publicly disclose the names of candidates shortlisted for appointment to the Central Information Commission (CIC), cautioning that such disclosure at this stage may prove counter-productive and delay the process further. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice…
New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Australian High Commission in India has joined international partners in raising awareness about visa scams and fraudulent migration practices as part of International Fraud Awareness Week which is being held from November 16-22. Visa fraud has become a growing global concern, with criminals deceiving individuals through fake visa documents,…
Lucknow, Nov 18 (UNI) Assistant Professor Dr Farooq Ahmad Dar, posted at GS Medical College in Hapur, has been released by Delhi Police after seven days of questioning in connection with the terror module linked to the Delhi blast, sources said here on Tuesday. He was picked up by the Delhi Police and security agencies…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: A startling case of alleged electoral irregularities has surfaced in the Narela Assembly constituency during the ongoing voter revision exercise. According to Congress leader Manoj Shukla, as many as 108 voters were found registered at a single 800-square-foot house in Ratan Colony. When the Booth Level Officer (BLO), Danisha Kushwaha, visited…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Dr Vikram Chaudhary has expressed grave concern over the latest national data on road accidents released by the Union Ministry, highlighting what he termed a “frightening public safety crisis”. According to the report, a staggering 168,000 people lost their lives in road accidents across India in…
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: At a joint press conference held on Monday at the Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee auditorium, senior Congress leaders mounted a fierce attack on the State government over the controversial Land Pooling Act and alleged injustices towards farmers. Among those present were Sukhdev Panse, Vice-President (Organisation) and former minister; MLA Mahesh Parmar;…
Washington, Nov 18 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House on Tuesday, his first visit in over seven years. As Trump looks to strengthen US-Saudi ties, he is also urging the crown…
