Shah calls for swift deportation and extradition of drug traffickers operating from abroad

New Delhi, Sept 16 (UNI) In a strong message aimed at tightening the noose around international drug syndicates and fugitive criminals, union Home Minister Amit Shah today emphasised the urgent need for expediting both deportation and extradition processes. Addressing the 2nd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) heads of states and union Territories here,…

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SC clears two appointments to Himachal HC

Shimla, Sept 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the elevation of two senior advocates as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, strengthening the bench in the hill state. According to a statement issued by the Supreme Court Registry yesterday, the Collegium, in its meeting, cleared the names of Advocate Jiya Lal Bhardwaj…

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Grammy winner Ricky Kej hits Oscars high note

Bengaluru, Sept 15 (UNI) There are composers whose music fills a room, and then there is Ricky Kej, whose music fills the world. The Grammy Award-winning composer has once again demonstrated his remarkable ability to translate emotion into sound, this time with two very different but equally compelling projects. Kej’s score for ‘Papa Buka’ has…

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PCB chief seeks Pycroft’s ouster from Asia Cup

Dubai, Sep 15 (UNI) What began as a routine Asia Cup fixture soon turned into a story of rivalry, pride, and breached courtesies. Under the warm glow of Dubai night, India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan looked convincing on the scoreboard, yet the real drama unfolded long after the last ball. Hours later, the Pakistan Cricket…

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Vantara welcomes SIT decision of giving clean chit to it

New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Reliance Foundation’s wildlife sanctuary Vantara today welcomed the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court and said they had made it clear that the doubts and allegations against Vantara’s animal welfare mission were without any basis. “With utmost humility and gratitude, we welcome the findings…

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CBI arrests 4 absconders in bank fraud case

New Delhi, Sep 15, (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced today that it has arrested four members of the same family who had been evading capture for 15 years. A reward of ₹1 lakh had been offered for information leading to their arrest in connection with separate bank fraud cases. The accused have…

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