New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) In a strong reaffirmation of the principle that “no one is above the law,” the Supreme Court today overturned the bail granted to Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa, actress Pavitra Gowda, and five other accused in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case. The other accused whose bail now stands revoked are…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Heavy rains have led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in many parts of Delhi. Areas such as Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and the Delhi-Haryana border witnessed heavy showers. An orange alert has been issued in many districts of Uttarakhand from August 14 to August 17. IMD said, “There…
Kolkata, Aug 14 (UNI) Dr Vece Paes, a distinguished member of India’s Bronze medal-winning hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics, died at a private hospital here today following old age complications, a medical bulletin said. He was 80 and left behind his son, former Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who won the bronze for…
Hyderabad, Aug 13 (UNI) BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE, today announced the launch of a new index – ‘BSE India Defence’. The BSE India Defence index aims to track the performance of those stocks representing the Defence theme, a release said. Stocks forming the part of specific basic industries…
Kolkata, Aug 13 (UNI) The quarter-final fixtures for the Durand Cup 2025 was announced and the stage is set with four ISL teams advancing after a competitive group stage. East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been the standout performers so far, topping their groups with perfect winning records. The quarter-finals will begin…
New Delhi, Aug 13 (UNI) The nation will celebrate the 79th Independence Day on August 15, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the Red Fort. The PM will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument, a Defence Ministry statement said. As the nation is…
New Delhi, Aug 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the Delhi High Court’s March 4 order granting bail to Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar, the prime accused in the 2021 murder of junior national champion Sagar Dhankar. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra allowed the plea filed by…
Darwin, Aug 12 (UNI) South Africa registered a commanding 53-run victory over Australia in the 2nd T20 International of their ongoing series at home on Tuesday, riding on a sensational century by Dewald Brevis. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Australia was tasked with chasing a challenging total of 218 for 7 set…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved Rs 8146.21 crore for construction of Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi District of Arunachal Pradesh. The project is estimated to be completed in 72 months, an official statement said. The project with an…
New Delhi, Aug 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court today indicated that the constitutional right to form an association cannot be curtailed merely because a person has been disqualified from certain statutory rights, while hearing a petition seeking a blanket ban on convicted individuals from forming political parties or holding top posts in them. A Bench…
