New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) raising concerns over the inability of students pursuing higher education outside their home constituencies to exercise their right to vote was moved today before the Supreme Court of India. The petition highlights that even after nearly 77 years of Independence, a significant section of eligible…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) India and the European union on Tuesday signed a total of thirteen agreements and arrangements, ranging from crucial domains including security, defence, trade, economy, finance, clean energy and others. Besides the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), crucial agreements and arrangements in defense, securities and markets, cooperation in movement, skill mobility,…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Bar Council of India (BCI) over its failure to provide adequate honorarium and travel allowances to retired High Court judges appointed to monitor State Bar Council elections. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice R. Mahadevan, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court today suggested the adoption of stricter and more deterrent measures to address acid attack cases, observing that offenders’ properties could be attached and auctioned if they are unable to compensate victims. A Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was hearing…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that development and environmental protection must progress together, while declining to interfere with tree felling undertaken for the second phase of a riverfront development project in Ahmedabad. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice R. Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was…
Parwinder Sandhu New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) Calling the visit of the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission “no ordinary diplomatic engagement,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it marks the beginning of “a new era in India–European union relations”, reflecting deeper strategic alignment and expanded cooperation across key sectors. Stating…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Tuesday said the India-European union Trade Agreement is a “historic and strategic milestone” that will strengthen India’s global economic position and help traders, MSMEs and manufacturing sectors. The BJP MP from Chandni Chowk and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders…
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…
Edinburgh, Jan 27 (UNI) With new head coach Owen Dawkins at the helm, and under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, Scotland have named their squad for their seventh appearance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The European side had also participated in the inaugural edition of the tournament, nearly two decades back in 2007….
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…
