New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Assam Government’s controversial ‘push-back policy’, aimed at tackling infiltration from Bangladesh. The plea, moved by the All BTC Minority Students Union (ABMSU), alleges that the State Government is arbitrarily deporting Indian citizens without adhering to legal procedures under…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a TV journalist was physically assaulted by a group of people in Kulthipali village in the Balangir district, Odisha, on May 25, and issued notice to the Director General of Police, Odisha, calling for…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) Senior officials of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, including newly appointed president Gaurav Gogoi, met top party leaders at the Congress headquarters, Indira Bhavan here on Friday and discussed the current political situation in the state. “Today, under the leadership of President Mallikarjun Kharge, I had a meeting with the…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday extended greetings on Hindi Journalism Day and emphasised the need for “unbiased journalism” in the media. In a video message, Kharge highlighted the significance of the day stating that on this day in 1826, the first Hindi newspaper “Udant Martand” was published from Calcutta…
New Delhi, May 30 (UNI) As part of IndiGo’s internationalisation strategy, the airline plans to add 10 new international destinations across all directions from India in the year to come, bringing the total to over 50. Talking to media on Friday, airline’s CEO Pieter Elbers, said, “Starting July, there will be non-stop, direct flights connecting…
Paris, May 30 (UNI) Rising Brazilian tennis sensation Joao Fonseca has revealed that he draws inspiration from the positive body language of tennis icons Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer. The 18-year-old, who faces Britain’s Jack Draper in the third round of the French Open, emphasised the importance of maintaining a positive demeanor on…
Paris, May 30 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka produced another devastating display to reach the French Open fourth round on Friday and continue her pursuit of a first Paris title. The three-time major winner stamped her authority on the match early on by winning the first five games against Serbia’s Olga Danilovic. The 27-year-old…
Bengaluru, May 30 (UNI) Extending its regional footprint, Air India Express on Friday announced the launch of direct daily flights between Bengaluru and Kathmandu, starting June 1. This new route marks the airline’s debut in Nepal, further enhancing its growing short-haul international network. Bookings for the new route are now open on the airline’s website…
Chandigarh, May 30 (UNI) In a high-stakes Eliminator at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans, with skipper Hardik Pandya declaring the fixture as their “tenth straight knockout” — a telling reflection of the pressure his side has endured in the latter half…
Sydney, May 30 (UNI) ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has revealed the playing XI he thinks Australia will use in the one-off ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa. Earlier this month, Australia named a strong 15-player squad for the Ultimate Test at Lord’s starting June 11 and coach Andrew McDonald has already…
