Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement instrumental in overcoming gender bias, says PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) As the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative marks a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the movement's success in overcoming gender biases and ensuring education for the girl child.  

Taking to…

Money laundering case: Jharkhand IAS officer Pooja Singhal's suspension revoked

New Delhi (IANS) The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an accused in an alleged money laundering case. The Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language issued the order directing…

SC rejects Jharkhand govt's appeal in case against Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari

Ranchi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Jharkhand government's appeal challenging the quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari in a case involving alleged security rule violations at Deoghar Airport.

RG Kar case: Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC seeking death penalty for convict

Kolkata (IANS) The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special court's verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and…

After SC order, Ranchi court halts proceedings against LoP Gandhi in defamation case

Ranchi (IANS) In a major relief for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, soon after the Supreme Court stayed proceedings in a case filed against him for alleged derogatory remarks on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Ranchi court on Monday halted all proceedings…

Gunfight in Gumla forest: Police recover AK-47s, explosives from notorious gang

Gumla (Jharkhand) (IANS) A fierce encounter erupted between a notorious criminal gang and police forces in the Devragani forest of Bishunpur police station area, located in Gumla district of Jharkhand.  

While there are unconfirmed reports…

Trump says he will end Ukraine war on eve of swearing-in

Washington (IANS) On the eve of taking office as the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump told supporters at a victory rally that he will end the war in Ukraine and stop the chaos in West Asia and order a most aggressive drive…

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Amit Shah

New Delhi (IANS) In an interim order passed on Monday, the Supreme Court directed the halting of trial court proceedings in a defamation case filed by a BJP worker against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the latter's alleged defamatory remarks against…

Hindenburg founder Anderson named in investigations for securities fraud, faulty disclosures: Reports

New Delhi (IANS) Substantial evidence has begun to emerge against the controversial short-seller Hindenburg Research and its founder Nathan Anderson in a court battle in Ontario, Canada, exposing Hindenburg's secret ties, and potential securities…

Significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi on successful launch of Firefly

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the successful launch of India's first private satellite constellation, 'Firefly,' by Bengaluru-based space-tech start-up Pixxel, calling it a testament to India's growing…