India
For First Time in 5 Years, CJI May Retire Without Appointing a Judge to SC: Report
The apex court is short of four judges while two retirements — of CJI Bobde and Justice Indu Malhotra — are due in the next two months. Additionally, Justices Ashok Bhushan, Rohinton Nariman and Navin Sinha will retire this year.
Privatisation Not Panacea for All Ills, Says Former RBI Deputy Governor S S Mundra
A more effective result can be produced if a public sector character is retained and operational freedom and ownership are separated, he said.
Samajwadi Party MP Sukhram Singh Yadav Seeks Govt Action Against Twitter for Blocking His Account
In response, Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh said there is a due process and asked the member to give in writing about the issue to the Chairman.
19 Ground Staff of AI Succumbed to Covid-19 and Other Complications: Union Minister Puri
A total of 1,995 personnel of Air India, including the crew deployed on Vande Bharat Mission tested positive for COVID-19 till February 2, of whom 583 personnel were hospitalised," Puri said.
Amid Feud With Twitter, Govt's Draft Rules on Social Media Regulation Include a 'Code of Ethics': Report
The Centre is also mulling appointing a chief compliance officer to keep constant track and respond to complaints from law enforcement agencies. The officer will also submit regular reports on compliance.
Pakistan Asked to Take Action against Perpetrators of Atrocities on Minorities: Govt
In replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said India has been calling upon Pakistan to take steps to protect and promote the safety, security and well-being of its minority communities and their place...
Rahul Gandhi Attacks Govt in Lok Sabha, Says Farm Laws Will Damage Rural Economy
Gandhi also dramatically led his party members and those from the TMC and the DMK to observe a two-minute silence by standing to mourn the death of "200 farmers" during the ongoing agitation and said he was doing this as the government has not paid tribut...
Now Trevor Noah Shines Spotlight On India's Farmers Protest
Stand-up comic and late night show host Trevor Noah is the latest international personality from the entertainment industry to highlight the ongoing farmers agitation. Through his popular TV programme "The Daily Show", the Emmy-winning presenter on Wedn...
At Least 20, Including School Principal, Hurt In Clashes At Assam-Mizoram Border Area
The incident took place in Hailakandi district over a dispute on the construction of a road on the Assam side of the border.
Pangong Lake Breakthrough in China Crisis as PLA to Pull Back Troops Till Finger 8, India Agrees to Halt Patrolling
Under the agreement reached, India will keep its army units at its permanent base near Finger 3 and both sides will also halt patrolling activities in traditionally-held locations.
Prestige Group Partners Awfis To Set Up 6 Co-working Centres At Rs 40 Cr Investment
Realty firm Prestige Group has tied up with co-working operator Awfis to set up six centres, comprising around 4,000 desks, in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai with an investment of about Rs 40 crore. Bengaluru-based Prestige Group and Awfis will joint...
Armed Forces Responded Appropriately to China's Attempts to Change Status Quo Along LAC: Govt
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the government will continue discussions with the Chinese side to achieve the objective of disengagement from all friction points and restoration of peace and tranquillity in the India-China bord...
2 BJP MPs Move Breach of Privilege Notice Against TMC's Mahua Moitra
The notice has been moved by PP Chowdhary and Nishikant Dubey against Moitra's remarks that were later expunged by the Lok Sabha.
19-Year-Old Held from Faridabad for Harassing Over 50 Girls, Women on Social Media: Police
The accused, Rahim Khan, studied up to Class 8 and was engaged in operating various morphing mobile applications, police said.
Protesting Farmers Announce 4-hour Nationwide 'Rail Roko' on February 18
In a statement, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the protest, also announced that toll collection will not be allowed in Rajasthan from February 12.
India will Emerge a Global Leader in the New World Order Post Covid-19: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
Replying to the motion of thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of a ‘new world order’ that will emerge in the post coronavirus era and the pivotal role India will play.