Denial of RTI to non-citizens would be against Indian Constitution: Delhi HC

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court has held that both Indian citizens and non-citizens have access to the Right to Information (RTI), and to restrict that to non-citizens would be against both the RTI Act and the Indian Constitution.

AS…

Farmers launch another Nashik-Mumbai 'long march'

Nashik/Mumbai (IANS) For the third time in five years, thousands of farmers will start marching to Mumbai in a 'long march' from Monday, for their various demands that remain pending, the organisers said here.

The long march -- coming…

Teachers' scam: Assets worth Rs 20 cr of arrested Trinamool leader under ED scanner

Kolkata (IANS) Assets and property worth around Rs 20 crore owned by Trinamool Congress leader Santanu Bandyopadhyay -- arrested in connection with the multi-crore teachers' recruitment scam in West Bengal -- has come under the scanner of Enforcement…

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Oppn protest as govt seeks Rahul's apology

New Delhi (IANS) Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 p.m. amid vociferous protests by the opposition members led by Congress, after the ruling BJP sought Rahul Gandhi's apology in Parliament for his speech in London.

As soon…

Crowdfunding misuse: SC notice to Guj Police on bail plea of Trinamool's Saket Gokhale

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday sought a reply from the Gujarat government on a plea filed by Saket Gokhale, Trinamool Congress spokesperson, seeking bail in a case related to alleged misuse of money collected through crowdfunding.

149 passengers placed in 'No Fly List' for a period since 2020

New Delhi (IANS) As many as 149 passengers have been placed in the 'No Fly List' for a period, as per the recommendations of the respective Internal Committee constituted by the airline during the last three years (from 2020 till date), the…

'Very seminal issue', SC refers pleas for same-sex marriage to a constitution bench

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday referred a batch of petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage to a constitution bench, comprising five judges.

The Centre, in an affidavit, contended that legal validation of same-sex marriage…

'Should be put on hold', SC on CBI probe into BRS MLAs poaching case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said the CBI should put on hold its investigation into the alleged criminal conspiracy behind an attempt to poach BRS MLAs allegedly by the BJP, while hearing an appeal filed by the Telangana Police against…

H3N2 virus: Health experts call for masks, better hygiene & flu shot

New Delhi (IANS) Even as India is seeing a spurt in Influenza cases, caused by H3N2 virus, health experts on Monday have suggested people to take precautionary measures such as use of masks, better hand hygiene, as well as an annual flu shot.

Cyber insurance products in works to safeguard against online frauds

New Delhi (IANS) In order to adopt a unified approach to deal with the prevention of fraud in cases of online banking and transactions, and helping victims of cyber crimes, insurance products having safeguard provisions against cyber frauds are in…