CRPF to provide security to CBI teams probing post-poll violence in Bengal

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has provided security cover by CRPF to the CBI teams probing cases of post-poll violence in West Bengal, sources in the security set up said here on Thursday.

According to the sources, four companies of Central Reserve…

After Rahul meet, reshuffle on the cards in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi (IANS) After the meeting of Rahul Gandhi with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and T.S. Singh Deo, it is widely expected that the state could see a minor portfolio reshuffle. Singh Deo may be given more importance in the cabinet…

'Very disturbing trend', SC on use of sedition law on suspended IPS officer

New Delhi (IANS) A bench headed by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Thursday orally pointed out at a disturbing trend, where police officials siding with the party in power, later getting targeted when the another political party comes into office.

If allegation true, matter serious: SC on PIL alleging duty evasion by 61 firms

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre on a PIL filed by advocate M.L. Sharma seeking direction to the CBI to register an FIR and probe the alleged duty evasion by 61 firms in smuggling iron ore to China since…

Centre clears all 9 judges recommended By Supreme Court Collegium

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has approved all nine names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, including three women judges, for the appointment as judges to the top court.

According to sources familiar with the development, the names…

IAF MiG-21 crashes in Barmer, pilot ejects safely

Jaipur (IANS) A MiG-21 fighter jet, on a training sortie, crashed near a village in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Wednesday evening but the pilot managed to eject safely, the Indian Air Force said.

The IAF, in a tweet, said: "At around…

Everything happening in Afghanistan was anticipated, says Gen Rawat

New Delhi (IANS) Everything that has happened in Afghanistan was something that had been anticipated but the timeline had changed, India's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a seminar co-chaired by Commander…

'Nothing will be sold off', Sitharaman counters Rahul on NMP

New Delhi (IANS) Rebutting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the National Monetisation Pipeline, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the government will not give away ownership of assets under the asset monetisation…

'In all fairness, we expect you to wait: SC on Bengal's Pegasus probe panel

New Delhi (IANS) The West Bengal government on Wednesday submitted before the Supreme Court that the two-member commission of inquiry headed by retired Supreme Court judge, justice Madan B. Lokur, to probe the Pegasus snooping allegations, would not…

Court says Rane's arrest 'justified', warns him against repeating 'slap slur' offence

Raigad (Maharashtra) (IANS) In a significant ruling, the Mahad Court has held that the arrest of Union Minister Narayan Tatu Rane by the Maharashtra Police was "justified" in the case pertaining to the 'slap slur' against Chief Minister Uddhav…