Afghan Army Chief to visit India next week to discuss military needs

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the fierce battle between the government armed forces and Taliban, Afghanistan Army Chief will visit India for two days next week to interact with top security officials, including the Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane.

Sorry state of affairs, can't give in to religious pressure groups: SC to Kerala

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Kerala government for giving-in to the association of traders for relaxing Covid curbs for 'Bakrid' festivities. Directing the government to pay heed to the right to life of citizens,…

SC upholds Gujarat HC verdict on cooperative societies as state subject

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a 2013 Gujarat High Court judgment, which struck down certain provisions of the 97th constitutional amendment while holding that Parliament cannot enact laws with regard to cooperative societies…

Muslims can vote for anyone they want: AIMPLB

Lucknow (IANS) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), in a departure from tradition, has issued a statement saying that Muslims were free to vote for any individual or party in the elections.

This is the first time that the AIMPLB…

DA for Central govt employees hiked to 28%

New Delhi (IANS) The Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to Central government employees will be enhanced from the existing rate of 17 per cent to 28 per cent of basic pay with effect from July 1, 2021.

The Department of Expenditure under the Finance…

Snoop list includes two Union ministers, three Opposition figures, several businessmen

New Delhi (IANS) The Indians in the snooping database include over 40 journalists, three major opposition figures, one constitutional authority, two serving ministers in the Narendra Modi government, current and former heads and officials of security…

Phone numbers of over 40 Indian journalists on leaked list of potential surveillance targets

New Delhi (IANS) The Pegasus snoop list has 40 Indian journalists and forensic tests confirm presence of Pegasus spyware on some devices, The Wire reported.

Those on leaked list of potential targets include journalists at Hindustan Times, The…

Top LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist commander was among two terrorists killed during an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Check Sadiq area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Monday.

"Top…

Free him on or before 5pm today: SC on activist held for FB post

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered for the release of Manipuri activist Erendro Leichombam, on or before 5 p.m. Monday. Leichombam was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for a Facebook post criticising BJP leaders for advocating…

Hospitals have become large industries, better close them: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday observed that hospitals have become large industries thriving on human distress, and it is better they are closed. The top court added state governments can provide better hospitals, instead of permitting…