SC may get five judges soon; Centre says new appointments coming through

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court might soon get five new judges, the Centre informed a two-judge bench of the apex court on Friday.

Attorney General (AG) R. Venkataramani said that the new appointments will be cleared very soon.

The…

SC issues notice to Centre on pleas against blocking of BBC documentary

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on petitions challenging the Centre's decision to ban BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots. The apex court declined to pass an interim order, but directed the Centre to place before it…

Rs 9,600 cr land scam: BJP files complaint with Lokayukta against Siddaramaiah, Robert Vadra in K'taka

Bengaluru (IANS) A complaint had been lodged in Karnataka Lokayukta against Opposition leader Siddaramaiah and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in connection with illegally taking over of Rs 9,600 crore worth 1,100 acres…

Illegally built shopping complex of Hurriyat leader demolished in J&K

Srinagar (IANS) The authorities on Thursday demolished the shopping complex of a separatist Hurriyat Conference leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.

Officials said the authorities demolished the illegally built shopping complex…

SC declines plea to bar candidates from contesting from more than one seat

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to scrap a rule, which allows candidates to contest from more than one constituency in a general election.

A bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said, "It's a policy matter...an…

Oppn parties led by Cong seek JPC probe into Adani group issue

New Delhi (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday sought a probe by a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) or by a team under the Chief Justice of India's supervision into the Hindenburg research report on…

Two killed, four rescued after avalanche hits Gulmarg

Srinagar (IANS) Two persons were killed while four others rescued from a snow avalanche on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort.

Both persons killed by the avalanche are reportedly foreigners. Exact identity was being established.…

Union Cabinet approves Budget 2023-24

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Budget 2023-24 ahead of it being tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament.

Before the cabinet meeting, Sitharaman…

NSA Doval, US defence official discuss military coordination over China threat

New York (IANS) India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and US Deputy Defence Secretary Kathleen Hicks discussed strengthening coordination between the militaries of the two countries in the face of the threat from China.

US…

From LoC to LAC, 'decisive govt' ensured befitting response to every misadventure: Prez Murmu

New Delhi (IANS) The Budget session of the Parliament started with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to a joint sitting of both Houses on Tuesday.

Addressing the joint sitting, President Murmu said that from a befitting response…