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The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre on a plea which has challenged the constitutional validity of the recent Aadhaar Ordinance on the grounds that it was brought to 'overturn' the Supreme Court decision regarding the use of Aadhaar by the private sector. (Photo: File)

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea challenging Aadhaar ordinance

The matter came up before the bench as the apex court on April 5 had directed the petitioners, both lawyers, to first move the high court.

12 Apr 2019 4:59 PM

Rahul Gandhi on Friday addressed poll rallies in Tamil Nadu. (Photo: File)

NYAY will benefit poor without harming economy: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi also slammed the Modi led-BJP government for indulging in hate politics against the people of Tamil Nadu.

12 Apr 2019 12:49 PM

The Madras High Court had on April 3 directed the Centre to ban mobile application 'TikTok' as it voiced concern that 'pornographic and inappropriate content' were made available through such apps. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

SC refuses urgent listing of plea challenging HC order to ban TikTok app

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the plea will come up for hearing in due course of time.

08 Apr 2019 11:14 AM

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea challenging the recent Aadhaar Ordinance brought by the Centre and asked the petitioners to approach the high court first with its grievances. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging Aadhaar Ordinance

The bench, however, allowed the petitioner to withdraw the plea and granted liberty to approach the high court.

05 Apr 2019 12:00 PM

The Centre had made amendments in the Act to overcome the top court’s order diluting the provision of arrest under the law. (Representational Image)

Section 144 to be imposed in Gwalior tomorrow

Section 144 prohibits assembly of more than four people in an area.

02 Apr 2019 9:54 AM

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the central government to ensure that there is a clear guideline for registration of cases related to marital rape under framed guidelines and laws. (Photo: File)

Petition filed in SC seeking direction on registration of marital rape cases

Advocate Kapur's petition is likely to come up before the court next week.

30 Mar 2019 3:47 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday appointed Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the first Lokpal of India. (Photo: File)

President Kovind appoints Justice PC Ghose as India's first Lokpal

The other four judicial members are Justice Bhosale, Justice Mohanty, Justice Kumari, and Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi.

20 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

At least 49 were killed and 20 were injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. (Photo: File)

9 Indians missing in New Zealand shootings; 1 identified from Hyderabad

The Indian High Commission in New Zealand also offered help to Indians via social media.

15 Mar 2019 8:19 PM

On February 18, 2007, an explosion had occurred in Samjhauta Express in Haryana's Panipat district, claiming the lives of around 68 people. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Samjhauta blast case hearing adjourned till March 18

Earlier in the day, the counsel for Pakistani national, said that no guilty will be spared and no innocent will be punished in the case.

14 Mar 2019 7:58 PM

The India and Pakistan officials held the first meeting on Thursday to discuss the modalities and the draft agreement for facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib using the Kartarpur Corridor at Attari, India in a cordial environment. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

India-Pakistan held detailed, constructive talks on Kartarpur corridor

It was agreed to hold the next meeting at Wagah on April 2, 2019.

14 Mar 2019 3:37 PM

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Friday claimed the Rafale documents were not stolen from the Defence Ministry and that what he meant in his submission before the Supreme Court was that petitioners in the application used 'photocopies of the original' papers, deemed secret by the government. (Photo: File)

Rafale documents not stolen, petitioners used photocopies: Attorney General

Official sources said the AG's use of word stolen was probably 'stronger' and could have been avoided.

09 Mar 2019 1:11 PM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday demanded publication of all documents related to the Rafale aircraft deal, saying Article 19 of the Constitution ensured people's rights regarding freedom of speech and expression. (Photo: File)

P Chidambaram demands publications of Rafale deal documents

The government had on Wednesday told the SC that documents related to the Rafale fighter jet deal were stolen from the Defence Ministry.

07 Mar 2019 3:14 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday asks Attorney General to inform within 10 days, the meeting dates for the selection committee which will appointment Lokpal members and the Chairperson. (Photo: File)

Inform about Lokpal’s selection committee next meet within 10 days: SC to Centre

The bench of the Supreme Court, rejected Prashant Bhuhan's plea seeking direction to disclose the names of Lokpal selection committee.

07 Mar 2019 12:06 PM

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the central and Assam governments on a petition challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. (Photo: File)

SC issues notice to Centre, Assam govt on plea challenging amended Citizenship Bill

The top court asked the Centre and the state government to respond within four weeks.

05 Mar 2019 1:34 PM

CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said that the government must step up diplomatic efforts to present an united India against terrorism in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack. (Photo: File)

Battle against terrorism, turned towards Kashmiris, Muslims by govt: CPI(M)

Accusing BJP govt for 'politicising' the terror attack, CPI(M) said they are disrupting fight against terrorism for their electoral benefit.

04 Mar 2019 8:40 PM

Sibal's statement comes a day after Amit Shah said that over 250 terrorists were killed in the air strike carried out by the Indian Air Force (IAF) against a terror camp of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Balakot, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. (Photo: File)

Kapil Sibal attacks Modi, Shah; says don't play politics with terror for LS polls

Congress leader Kapil Sibal questioned the BJP leaders, how they could zero down on specific number of terrorists killed in the air strike.

04 Mar 2019 1:09 PM

With the Supreme Court set to pass an order on March 5 on whether the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case should be sent for mediation, Haji Mehboob, a petitioner, has accused Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) of not wanting to settle the issue and keep it on for its own benefits. (Photo: ANI)

Ayodhya case: VHP not willing to solve issue, says petitioner Haji Mehboob

The Supreme Court will pass an order on March 5 on whether the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case should be sent for mediation.

03 Mar 2019 2:54 PM

In an informal chat with media persons as part of his tour of the border areas in the wake of the escalating tensions at the LoC, the Chief Minister also urged the Indian government to take up the issue with Islamabad. (Photo: File)

Punjab CM Amarinder urges Pakistan to release 1971 war prisoners

He recalled his own family’s close connection with the Kartarpur Gurdwara, which his grandfather had helped to rebuild post 1928 floods.

01 Mar 2019 6:18 PM

Author Fatima Bhutto, the granddaughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, on Wednesday asked the Imran Khan government to release an Indian Air Force pilot captured after an air combat. (Photo: Facebook | @fatima.bhutooo)

Pak have no tolerance for war: Fatima Bhutto urges release of captured Indian pilot

Pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was captured on Wednesday after he ejected safely from his MiG 21 Bison aircraft but landed across the LoC.

28 Feb 2019 10:37 AM

Akhilesh on Sunday met the family of Ajit Kumar, a CRPF jawan, who lost his life during the Pulwama terror attack on February 14. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh Yadav urges govt for long-term strategy to safeguard borders to defeat Pak

Akhilesh also urged the central govt to give Rs 1 crore to the families of all the CRPF jawans, who lost their lives in the Pulwama attack.

25 Feb 2019 12:12 PM

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