February 5, 2026
  • February 5, 2026

SC gives Varavara bail but says he can’t leave Mumbai

by on August 10, 2022 0

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted regular bail to Telugu poet Varavara Rao on medical grounds in the Bhima-Koregaon case, in which he is being prosecuted for allegedly indulging in anti-national activities. A bench of Justices UU Lalit, Aniruddha Bose and Sudhanhsu Dhulia allowed the plea of Rao who approached the apex court against...

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EC backs SC on poll freebies panel but refuses to be on it

by on August 10, 2022 0

The Election Commission on Wednesday supported the Supreme Court’s decision to set up an expert committee to examine regulatory measures on freebies announced by political parties ahead of elections, but declined to be part of the panel while taking strong objections to SC’s remarks portraying it to be non-serious about the problem.

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Fare caps on domestic flights to be discontinued from August 31

by on August 10, 2022 0

The government-imposed minimum and maximum level of domestic airfares will be discontinued from August 31. The airlines will again be free to charge as per market forces of demand and supply. For passengers, this could mean lower fares in lean travel periods to fill up planes and even higher fares in the coming busy...

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Justice UU Lalit appointed 49th Chief Justice of India

by on August 10, 2022 0

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was on Wednesday appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India, according to a government notification.Justice Lalit would be sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as CJI on August 27 and will have a 74-day tenure since he retires on November 8.CJI NV Ramana, who retires on August 26, had recommended...

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Prophet row: SC orders clubbing of FIRs against Nupur Sharma

by on August 10, 2022 0

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered clubbing of all FIRs lodged against former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma in connection with her controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad and transferred them to Delhi police. “The Delhi Police shall ensure that the first FIR (of Maharashtra) along with FIR dated June 8 are investigated together by clubbing...

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