'Sorry, can't transfer', SC on Azam Khan's plea seeking transfer of forgery case outside UP

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea by senior leader of Samajwadi party Azam Khan seeking transfer of trial in a forgery case outside the state.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Khan, submitted…

Teachers' scam: Calcutta HC directs service termination for 143 primary teachers

Kolkata (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered the termination of service of 143 primary teachers in different state-run schools in West Bengal on charges of procuring jobs illegally adopting unfair means or against…

Air India bans passenger for 30 days for undignified behaviour on New York-Delhi flight

New Delhi (IANS) Air India has banned the passenger for 30 days who behaved in an inappropriate and undignified manner on the New York-Delhi flight.

An Air India spokesperson on Wednesday said, "Air India has taken a very serious view of the…

NIA cleans J&K, shatters Pak sponsored terror eco-system

Srinagar (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) since its inception has played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of terror networks across the country. In 2022 the NIA registered 73 cases and filed 59 charge sheets, and also arrested…

Another Russian found dead in Odisha, third in a fortnight

Bhubaneswar (IANS) Amid mysterious death of two Russians in a hotel in Rayagada, another Russian was found dead in a cargo ship at anchorage area of Pradip port in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, police said on Tuesday.

The Russian, identified…

Delhi-Phuket IndiGo flight diverted after suffering technical snag

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi-Phuket IndiGo flight was diverted to the national capital on Tuesday due to a technical snag that occurred shortly after takeoff.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already commenced a probe into the…

SC to hear on Jan 6 pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list two petitions on January 6, seeking to transfer to it pleas pending in the Delhi High Court and the Kerala High Court in connection with recognition of same-sex marriage.

Senior advocate…

J&K Police announces Rs 10L reward for information on Rajouri terror attack perpetrators

Jammu (IANS) J&K Police on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 10 for anyone giving information about the terrorists involved in the Rajouri attack.

Police said, "Anybody sharing specific information regarding the terrorists involved in the…

Could have used harsher words to describe Pakistan: Jaishankar

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who has often described Pakistan as the "epicentre of terrorism", has said that considering the neighbouring country's role in promoting cross-border terrorism, he could have used "much…

Cinemas private property, movie goers carrying outside food, drinks can be regulated: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the cinema halls have the right to set terms and conditions for the sale of food and beverages inside the halls and bar carrying of food items from outside.

A bench, headed by Chief Justice…