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‘Caesar’s Wife Must be Above Suspicion’: Congress Asks CJI to Step Aside From Judicial Work
The Congress also attacked the BJP for coming out in "defence" of the CJI and said the ruling party was compromising the position and office of the chief justice.
For The First Time, 1,308 Women to Perform Haj Without Male Guardians: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Naqvi said that the Union government's decision to allow Haj pilgrims to choose the embarkation point most suited to them, instead of the earlier practice of fixing such a point for them, was benefiting those going to perform Haj.
Tripura’s Royal Scion Opposes BJP’s Govt Move to Convert Palace into Museum
The Tripura government has recently issued a notification to announce that the 'Puspavant Palace', which served as the official residence of 16 state governors since 1972, is set to be transformed into a museum and research centre dedicated to Nobel laure...
Death to Deter Rape: How Effective is Capital Punishment?
“Nowhere ever has capital punishment been helpful in preventing rape. If it had been, why would there still be so much crime? There was a reason the world moved away from capital punishment. It undermined right to life and has proven problematic everywher...
Muzaffarpur SSP Suspended After Raids Reveal Large Amount of Disproportionate Assets
SSP Muzaffarpur has been named in the FIR for amassing three times disproportionate assets to his known sources of income along with his wife and in-laws.
Only 13 Nations Have Death Penalty for Child Rape for a Reason, Say Activists, Oppose Ordinance
According to the data of the National Crime Records Bureau, 95 per cent of the rapes are committed by family members. The conviction rate in cases of rapes of women is around 24 per cent. It is 20 per cent under the POCSO Act.
PM Modi Wraps Up 3-Nation Tour After ‘Wonderful Meeting’ With Angela Merkel
Modi met Merkel during a brief stopover in Berlin after wrapping up his visit to the UK where he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders.
ISIS Suspects Planned Attacks on Jews in Mumbai, Says Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad
While the accused, Mohammad Kasim Stimberwala and Ubed Ahmed Mirza, were held on charges of planning a lone wolf attack on a Jewish synagogue in Khadia area, the charge sheet claimed that they had also planned attacks on the Jewish community in Mumbai.
Class 10 Student Kidnapped by Friends for Money, Battered to Death: Police
The initial probe led them to the two accused, also class 10 students, who confessed during interrogation that they allegedly kidnapped the boy for money so that they could repay one of their's loan, police said.
RMSSB Recruitment 2018 begins for 162 Tax Assistant Posts, Apply before May 18 at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
The selected candidates will be eligible to receive a monthly salary between Rs.26,300 to Rs.85,500.
Growth of Panchayat System Was Slow During UPA-1 Due to Montek Ahluwalia, Says Mani Shankar Aiyar
The 73rd Constitution Amendment Bill was passed by the Parliament of India in 1992. It is one statute which comes closest to Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of Gram Swaraj or devolution of power to the villages.
'Unfortunate and Disturbing': SC on Public Debates Over CJI Impeachments
The PIL, filed by NGO In Pursuit of Justice, has sought a restraint against the legislators as well as media to discuss a proposed removal motion.
Deepika Padukone, Virat Kohli, Ola Co-founder Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People
The list this year includes actress Nicole Kidman, 'Wonder Women' starrer Gal Gadot, Prince Harry, his fiance Meghan Markle, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chinese Preside...
Every 15 Minutes, a Child is Subjected to Sexual Offence in India: CRY Report
The analysis, which was released on Thursday, also reveals that more than 50 per cent of crimes against children have been recorded in just five states — Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and West Bengal.
Gorakhpur Children Deaths Accused Dr Kafeel Khan taken to Hospital After Wife Approaches Media
Dr Kafeel Khan's wife Shabistan Khan had approached the media on Tuesday and accused the jail administration of ignoring his health complaints.
Was Hurt to See Tricolor Being Used to Shield ‘Rapists’: Woman Officer Who Cracked Kathua Case
The Prime Minister’s slogan is ‘Beti Bachao’ but when an educated woman fights to get justice for a young girl who was raped and killed, she is insulted and targeted, DSP Shwetambari Sharma said.
