SC: Can't restore Uddhav Thackeray govt after resignation, Guv also erred

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said that had Uddhav Thackeray refrained from resigning as the chief minister of Maharashtra, the court could have reinstated him, but the court cannot quash a resignation. The top court also held that…

Manipur Police commando killed, 4 cops injured in militant attack

Imphal (IANS) A Manipur Police commando was killed and four other policemen were injured when Kuki militants attacked a police patrol party at Tronglaobi in the state's Bishnupur district on Thursday, police said.

A police official in Imphal…

Court seeks Delhi Police's status report on sexual harassment case against WFI chief

New Delhi (IANS) A court here on Wednesday sought from the Delhi Police a status report pertaining to the sexual harassment case against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Since April 23, prominent Indian wrestlers…

Two PILs filed at Calcutta HC challenging ban on screening of 'The Kerala Story'

Kolkata (IANS) Two public interest litigations (PILs) have been filed at the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday challenging the West Bengal government's ban on the screening of 'The Kerala Story' in the state.

Both the PILs have been…

Gone beyond motherhood into parenthood, laws permit individual to adopt child: SC on same-sex marriage

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that "we have gone beyond motherhood and into parenthood and there are single parents too", adding that Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of one's marital status.

Biden to host PM Modi during his US visit on June 22

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosted by US President Joe Biden during his state visit to the country on June 22, which will "affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family…

Congress close to attaining simple majority in Karnataka: ABP/C-Voter Exit Poll

New Delhi (IANS) The much-awaited exit poll conducted by C-Voter for ABP News indicates that Congress, the main opposition party in Karnataka, is tantalisingly close to achieving simple majority in the southern state which went to the polls on Wednesday.

Fifteen killed as bus falls into river in MP's Khargone

Bhopal (IANS) At least 15 people were killed and nearly 25 others injured after a bus fell into a river in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district on Tuesday.

According to sources, the incident took place when the bus, which was passing through…

SC objects to Shah's statement on 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said public statements should not be made in a sub-judice matter, after the court was informed that the Union Home Minister had made statements in connection with Muslim reservation in Karnataka.

Senior…

NCB official who investigated Aryan Khan case removed from service

New Delhi (IANS) V.V. Singh, an officer of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) who investigated the sensational 2021 Aryan Khan drug case, has been removed from service, a top source told IANS.

The NCB source said that his removal, however,…