A Pithoragarh court sentenced Sunita Devi to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband, Jitendra Ram, two years ago. The case was confirmed by the couple’s daughter, who testified against her mother. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000, with an additional five-year term if unpaid.
Read MoreIndia imported approximately 18.6 lakh tonnes of urea valued at $730 million from China in 2023-24, along with 22.6 lakh tonnes of phosphatic and potassic fertilisers. MoS Anupriya Patel informed Rajya Sabha that India relies on imports to bridge the gap between production and demand. Efforts are underway to attain self-sufficiency through the revival...
Read MoreThe Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan dismissed claims that the Preamble to the Constitution was removed from NCERT textbooks. He criticized Congress for spreading misinformation and urged critics to verify facts. NCERT clarified that the Preamble’s removal from certain textbooks was untrue and emphasized new curriculum changes respecting the Constitution under National Education Policy.
Read MoreIndia hosted the inaugural multi-nation Tarang Shakti air combat exercise at Sulur in Tamil Nadu. Featuring Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon jets, and military aircraft from France, Germany, UK, and Spain, the exercise aims to enhance military interoperability and strategic partnerships. Phase-II will be held at Jodhpur after Phase-I ends on August 14.
Read MoreSuvendu Adhikari met home minister Amit Shah to discuss attacks on Hindus and temples in Bangladesh, emphasizing the necessity of CAA. Adhikari mentioned historical and ongoing persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, referencing his family’s migration during the 1971 war. Shah assured that the Centre is taking appropriate action and highlighted opposition parties’ acknowledgment of...
Read MoreAISSC, representing Sufi shrines, supported the government’s proposal to amend the Waqf Act, citing dargahs as victims of mismanagement and corruption. AISSC Chairman Syed Naseruddin Chishty emphasized the need for a separate dargah board under the law. They met officials and highlighted continuous legal battles faced by smaller dargahs, demanding wider consultations on the...
Read MoreIndian markets saw strong gains on Wednesday, bolstered by a global rally. The Nifty 50 rose by 296.85 points and the BSE Sensex increased by 972.33 points. Almost all sectoral indices, including Nifty Bank and Nifty Auto, surged around 1%. Experts warn against trading amid volatility but note long-term potential for investors.
Read MoreDeposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina may have to extend her stay in India, as the UK ruled out asylum for her. Hasina, who arrived with her sister, is exploring options like the US and Finland. India remains cautious about her prolonged stay due to potential diplomatic implications with Dhaka’s opposition parties. Despite the setback...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court proposed to examine whether only Constitution courts should impose fixed-term life imprisonments in heinous crimes, traditionally under the purview of trial courts. This follows a case where a Chhattisgarh trial court issued a 20-year sentence, raising questions on the jurisdiction of life term sentencing and convict remission rights after 14 years...
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