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AAP Raises in Rajya Sabha Issue of Delay in Hanging of Nirbhaya Case Convicts
Raising the issued during the morning session of the House, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said despite the punishment awarded to the four convicts, their hanging is being postponed.
Quantum of Punishment for Brajesh Thakur, 18 Others in Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case to be Announced on Feb 11
Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Kulshreshtha, reserved the order for February 11, after the counsel appearing for CBI sought life imprisonment till remainder of life for Brajesh Thakur.
After Saying it Has No Info on 'Tukde-tukde Gang', MHA Claims No Love Jihad Cases Reported in Kerala
Several suspected cases of ‘love jihad’ were reported in Kerala with the Hadiya case being the most famous. While initially it was alleged to be a ‘love jihad’ case, the Supreme Court finally ruled that it wasn’t.
Goa Assembly to Become First to Pass Congratulatory Motion for Citizenship Law: CM Pramod Sawant
Sawant said this reflected the real gratitude of people of Goa towards the 'historic decision' taken by the BJP-led central government.
Indonesia to Set Up Country’s First Hindu State University in Bali
According to the presidential regulation, the Hindu Dharma State Institute (IHDN) in Denpasar, Bali will be turned into a new university, called I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa State Hindu University (UHN).
WHO Says Coronavirus Outbreak in 2 Dozen Countries Doesn't Constitute a ‘Pandemic’ Yet
The disease has killed more than 425 people and infected a further 20,000 in China, nearly all of them in central Hubei province -- the epicentre of the outbreak -- and spread to two-dozen countries since it emerged in December.
Bengaluru 'Illegal' Demolition: Onus on State to Rehabilitate Those Rendered Homeless, Says HC
Attorney General Prabhuling Navadgi said the state was acting on a directive from the Union Home Ministry to look into the entry of illegal immigrants into the state.
Group of Ministers Meet for First Time, Discuss Measures to Contain Coronavirus
The high-level GoM includes Union ministers Harsh Vardhan, Hardeep Puri, S Jaishankar, G Kishan Reddy, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, and Mansukh Lal Mandaviya.
17 Died in Hotel Fire as Occupants Unaware of Safety Arrangements, Fire Dept Tells Delhi HC
The fire department, in its affidavit, has stated that it conducts inspections of buildings referred to it by the local authorities and that unauthorised constructions and encroachments do not come under its purview.
Sexual Assault of 11-yr-old: TN Spl Court Sentences 4 Convicts to Life in Jail until Natural Death
Of the remaining 11 convicts, one Rajkumar (48) was sentenced to life imprisonment, while nine were given five-year jail terms and one man would have to serve seven years of prison term.
Man Held for Using Fake Invoices Worth Rs 1,200 Cr: Delhi GST Officers
The accused fraudulently obtained two different PAN cards using photographs which were photoshopped and created 14 firms.
Repeated Firings at Protest Sites Due to PM Modi's 'Continued Silence', Says Yechury
BJP leaders, including MP Parvesh Verma and Union minister Anurag Thakur, have been sent notices by the EC over their hate speeches during the ongoing campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls.
UP Woman Poisons Her Children, Commits Suicide After Altercation With Husband
Premvati (36) poisoned her sons Rohit (5) and Mohit (8) and then consumed the substance herself.
Delhi Wakes Up to Cold Sunny Morning with Temperature Settling at 5.4 Degrees Celsius; AQI Falls to 'Very Poor'
Clear skies with a possibility of haze are forecast for later hours of the day, the weatherman said.
Inspired by 'Drishyam', Dhaba Owner Murders Man with Help of 2 Aides, Buries Body in Food Stall
The accused filled the pit with about 50 kg of salt and kept the body over it and covered it with soil. The motorcycle was also buried over the body. The accused then threw the victim's mobile phone in a truck which travelled to Rajasthan.
With CJI on Stage, ex-Canada Minister Talks of 'Silence' Surrounding Concentration Camps
CJI Bobde, who also spoke on the occasion, praised Guru Nanak for his cause of equality and justice and added that his teachings transcend all man-made boundaries irrespective of race, caste, creed or religion.