New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Congress today welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, calling it a “victory for democracy” and a major setback for what it termed the “obstructionist approach” of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Notably, the Supreme Court during the day ruled that persons…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today ordered continuation of status quo in the case concerning the Sambhal Masjid and fixed the matter for further hearing on Monday, August 25. The order came while hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Committee of Management of the Shahi Jama Masjid, Sambhal, challenging…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today interacted with the women officers participating in a United Nations Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) here and hailed them as torchbearers of change, highlighting the unique insights and approaches they contribute to peacekeeping efforts. Organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis…
Washington/ New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Dr Vinusha Reddy, BJP spokesperson from Andhra Pradesh and the sole Indian delegate at the 2025 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), has called women a “rising force in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat” during her ongoing three-week visit to the United States. Representing India among global women leaders from…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) E-commerce topped the list of refund-related grievances in July 2025, with 3,594 cases resulting in refunds worth Rs1.34 crore, according to the National Consumer Helpline (NCH). The helpline successfully resolved 7,256 complaints across 27 sectors, facilitating refunds amounting to Rs2.72 crore during the month, said a statement from Department of…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today passed significant directions in the Bihar electoral rolls case, making it easier for excluded voters to reclaim their franchise. The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ruled that persons omitted from the draft rolls could file applications for inclusion online, without the need…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) A staggering Rs 42.68 crore of taxpayers’ money had to be spent on senior advocates, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and others, to contest as many as 542 “frivolous and false” cases filed against him during the previous UPA regime, said union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Speaking…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) In yet another incident of security breach, a 19-year-old youth managed to enter Parliament building this morning by climbing a tree before being apprehended by security personnel. According to the DCP, New Delhi, the accused, identified as Ram Kumar Bind, resident of Bhadohi in UP, gained entry from Rail Bhawan…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today welcomed the revised direction of the Supreme Court on stray dogs and called it a “progressive step” that carefully balances animal welfare with public safety concerns. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “I welcome the Supreme Court’s revised directions…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is scheduled to visit Algeria in the coming week, marking his first international tour following the successful completion of Operation Sindoor. The visit highlights Indian Army’s growing role in strengthening India’s strategic engagements abroad, the Indian Army said . General Dwivedi’s visit…
