Jaishankar calls Pak FM Bhutto 'spokesperson of terror industry'

Panaji (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday called Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari a "spokesperson of terror industry", which is the mainstay of Pakistan.

Addressing a press conference…

When does Pakistan vacate its illegal occupation of PoK is only issue to discuss: Jaishankar

Panaji (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said that there is only one issue to discuss with Pakistan on Kashmir - that is when does Pakistan vacate its illegal occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Addressing…

'Will affect skyline': HC tells DDA to cease construction near Lotus, Kalkaji temples

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to cease construction on land adjoining the Lotus Temple and Kalkaji Mandir, observing that it is likely to affect skyline in the area.

Justice Prathiba…

Delhi HC orders Google to remove YouTube videos claiming Indian spices contain cow dung, urine

New Delhi (IANS) In view of some videos posted on YouTube channels claiming that all Indian spices contain cow dung and cow urine, the Delhi High Court has ordered Google to take them down.

These videos targeted several Indian brands, including…

Excise policy case: Delhi HC seeks ED's response on Sisodia's bail plea

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s response on Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bail plea in the now-scrapped excise policy case.

Justice Dinesh…

Calcutta HC judge recuses himself from two cases related to Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (IANS) Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, recused himself from two cases related to the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari versus West Bengal government.

The state government…

RAW exempted under RTI unless applicant seeks human rights, corruption info: Delhi HC

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court has said that under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)is an exempted organisation, but if an RTI applicant seeks human rights or corruption-based information, it is liable…

ED freezes Rs 143 cr of Manappuram Finance Limited

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it recently conducted searches at six premises in Thrissur, Kerala, belonging to Manappuram Finance Limited and its Managing Director V.P. Nandakumar and froze Rs 143 crore lying in…

1 killed, 8 injured after dome of pilgrim shelter collapses in Gujarat

Pavagadh (IANS) A heavy stone-made top portion of a structure collapsed at Gujarat's Pavagadh Hill on Thursday, killing a woman and injuring eight others. The incident occurred near Machi and involved a portion of the structure, Vishram Kutir.

ED raids Mannapuram Finance in Kerala

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at Kerala's Mannapuram Finance in connection with allegations that the non-banking financial company (NBFC) collected funds from the public without the Reserve Bank of India's…