New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Indian Army today received the first batch of three state-of-the-art Apache combat helicopters from the US. The helicopters landed at the Hindon Air Base, on the outskirts of Delhi. In a post on X, the Indian Army said, “Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) A UK F-35B fighter jet, which had been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport since June 14, departed today after a British engineering team completed the repairs and safety checks, a statement said. The UK thanked India for the cooperation extended during the entire process. A spokesperson of the British High Commission…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on political parties using flags resembling the national Tricolour with their party symbols. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice NV Anjaria was hearing the plea filed by a…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today refused to examine the legality of directives issued by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand authorities requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display QR codes revealing owners’ details, stating that the matter had become infructuous with the Yatra ending. A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the second consecutive day today without any proceedings, following persistent disruptions by Opposition parties. As soon as the House re-assembled at 2 pm, Opposition members trooped into the well of the House, holding placards and shouting slogans. Presiding officer Dilip Saikia urged the agitating…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today held a protest in the Parliament complex along with INDI Alliance party leaders against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Opposition members of both the Houses held protest with slogans “SIR: Stealing Indian Rights” written on…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar good health and said Mr Dhankhar had got many opportunities to serve the country in various capacities, including as the Vice President of India. The Prime Minister posted on X “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has got many opportunities to serve…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today criticised former Bihar MLA Avinash Kumar Singh for holding on to government accommodation long after his tenure ended, calling such conduct unacceptable. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran, and Justice NV Anjaria was hearing Singh’s challenge to a Patna…
New Delhi, July 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today issued notices to the Union government and all state governments on President Droupadi Murmu’s crucial reference seeking clarity on the constitutional powers of governors and the President to grant assent to Bills under Articles 200 and 201. A constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India…
New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Supreme Court that it has the statutory and constitutional authority to seek proof of citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Defending its action in a counter-affidavit filed in the batch of petitions challenging the SIR…
