PIL in SC challenges restoration of Rahul’s Lok Sabha membership

New Delhi (IANS) A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the restoration of Lok Sabha membership of former Congress President Rahul Gandhi. 

The petition contended that once a member of Parliament or a state legislature loses…

Sanatan Dharma remark row: Priyank Kharge takes on BJP's Santhosh, raises caste division issue

Bengaluru (IANS) Defending Tamil Nadu Minister and actor Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement on "eradication of Sanatana Dharma", Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge on Tuesday challenged and questioned BJP national General Secretary…

Govt might table Bill to remove 'India' from Constitution during special Parliament session: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led Central government, which has been emphasising liberating the people of the country from the "slavery mentality" and any elements related to such a psyche during the ongoing "Amrit Kaal", is reportedly planning…

Trinamool likely to bring motion against Governor in Assembly on Thursday

Kolkata (IANS) The tussle between the Governors’ House and the state secretariat in West Bengal is expected to aggravate further as the Trinamool Congress is mulling over moving a special motion against the functioning of the Governor C.V. Ananda…

Terrorist killed in encounter at Reasi in J&K

Jammu (IANS) One terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces at Gali Sohab in Tuli area of Chassana in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday.

"One terrorist ahs been killed…

UP: Owners to face action if they abandon cattle

Lucknow (IANS) Cattle owners who abandon their livestock in Gorakhpur, Bareilly and Jhansi divisions may soon face legal action.

The state government will start a special campaign for protection of cattle for which a two-week programme will…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit, Premier Li Qiang to represent

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the G20 summit in New Delhi, which is scheduled to be held between September 9 and 10.

After days of uncertainty, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed…

SC asks NC leader Lone to file affidavit affirming India’s sovereignty, allegiance to Constitution

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference (NC) leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, who is one of one of the main petitioners in the batch of pleas filed against abrogation of Article 370 and had reportedly raised "Pakistan Zindabad"…

Maratha stir continues, Congress wants Special Legislature Session for quotas

Mumbai (IANS) The Maratha groups’ agitation for reservations continued for the 7th day in Jalna even as Congress’ Leader of Opposition (Assembly) Vijay Wadettiwar demanded a Special Session of Maharashtra Legislature to discuss and finalise the quotas…

Two LeT OGWs arrested in J&K's Baramulla

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police in north Kashmir's Baramulla district arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) overground workers (OGWs) and recovered incriminating materials from them, officials said.

"On September 3, 2023, on receipt…