AAP supports UCC, calls for wider consultation before implementation

New Delhi (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said that it will support the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) but these set of laws should be implemented only after wider consultations.

Talking to IANS, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak said…

Centre hikes sugarcane remunerative price to Rs 315/quintal

New Delhi (IANS) In an incentive to sugarcane farmers, the Centre on Wednesday hiked the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of cane by Rs 10 to Rs 315 per quintal for 2023-24 season, which begins from October.

The FRP is the minimum price that…

Slain gangster Atiq Ahmed’s sister moves SC seeking inquiry into killing of her family members

New Delhi (IANS) Aisha Noori, sister of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed, who were shot dead while being in police custody in Uttar Pradesh, has moved the Supreme Court seeking a comprehensive probe by a commission headed…

BSF refutes Mamata's allegations on intimidating voters in border areas

Kolkata (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has issued a statement refuting the allegation made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on intimidating the voters in bordering villages.

Addressing a public rally at Cooch Behar as part…

Lawrence Bishnoi sought 'Mahagathbandhan' with gangs: NIA charge sheet

New Delhi (IANS) The NIA has mentioned in its charge sheet that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi had proposed an idea of forming alliances with other gangs, a 'Mahagathbandhan' to confront rivals and expand terror network.

The NIA states that…

Pak-based Khalistani terrorists used Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters for attacks on govt establishments: NIA charge sheet

New Delhi (IANS) The NIA has claimed in its charge sheet that Pakistan-based terrorists were using the shooters of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to carry out attacks on Indian government establishments, especially in Punjab.

The charge sheet states…

Arms, explosives seized from Manipur-bound vehicle in Nagaland

Kohima/Imphal (IANS) The security forces intercepted a vehicle in Kohima, which was headed to violence-hit Manipur, and recovered huge arms, ammunition, explosives and other war-like stores on Tuesday, defence sources said.

The sources said…

Wrestlers' case: Delhi court to pass order on cognisance of charge sheet against WFI chief on July 1

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday adjourned, to July 1, its decision on whether to take cognisance of the charge sheet filed against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case.

Additional…

Calcutta HC orders parallel CBI probe on charges of Pakistani nationals being employed in armed force

Kolkata (IANS)  The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed a preliminary and parallel probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged recruitment of two Pakistani nationals in the armed forces.

A single-judge bench of Justice…

NIA raids multiple places in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday raided multiple places in the Kashmir Valley as part of its crackdown of terror networks.

Official sources said the raids are underway in Bandipora, Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama…