Indian student shot dead in Toronto

Toronto (IANS) A 21-year-old Indian student was shot dead at the entrance of a subway station in Toronto.

Kartik Vasudev was shot several times at about 5 p.m. on Thursday at the entrance to the Sherbourne subway station, which is not far from…

Can't ban promise of freebies by political parties, amount to overreach: EC to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) told the Supreme Court that offering freebies either before or after elections is a policy decision of a political party, and it cannot regulate state policies and decisions taken by the parties.

In…

ED attaches more assets worth Rs 57.45 cr of Atlas Jewellery Pvt Ltd in 242 cr PMLA case

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate(ED) on Saturday attached assets worth Rs 57.45 crore in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering probe pertaining to the bank fraud case of Rs 242 crore against Atlas Jewellery Private Limited and…

After Kota & Bikaner, Raj govt clamps section 144 in Ajmer

Jaipur (IANS) The Rajasthan government has imposed section 144 in Ajmer district and restricted the flag-hoisting religious ceremonies in the urban and rural areas. Also, loud music has been banned in the district.

Officials informed that section…

SC upholds Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the validity of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Act, 2020, which imposes new conditions on the receipt and use of funds by NGOs.

A bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar…

Delhi Court stays order allowing Aakar Patel to travel to US

New Delhi (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday directed Aakar Patel, the former Amnesty International India head, not to leave the country without its prior permission and stayed an order directing the CBI to withdraw a Lookout Circular (LOC) issued against…

US stresses commitment to Indo-Pacific in 2+2 agenda

New York (IANS) Announcing next week's 2+2 ministerial meeting of Indian and American defence and diplomacy leaders, the US has stressed the two countries' "commitment to a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region" on the agenda.

Muslim sculptors, mango traders face the heat of Hindu activists in K'taka

Bengaluru (IANS) After campaigning against the hijab, halal and banning Muslim traders in temple fairs, Hindu organisations in Karnataka now are planning a campaign to ban Muslim mango traders and sculptors from making idols of Hindu Gods.

The…

Omar Abdullah quizzed by ED in PMLA case

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday questioned former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering case pertaining to alleged irregularities in sanctioning loans by…

'Why did we elect govt', SC on plea seeking detection & deportation of illegal infiltrators

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to list a plea seeking detection and deportation of illegal Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators, however it expressed its reservation on matters connected with governance.

A bench headed…