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While making these sharp comments, Justice Rakesh Kumar ordered that a copy of his order be served to the Chief Justice of India, the Prime Minister's Office and the Union Law Ministry. (Photo: PTI)

All cases withdrawn from Patna High Court judge who criticised colleagues, lower courts

11 judges, who suspended his order expressed anguish, said he exceeded his jurisdiction, his comments were unwarranted, uncalled for.

29 Aug 2019 4:01 PM

The alleged incident took place on October 15, 2016. (Photo: File)

Case registered against Azam Khan, others for forcing family to vacate home

The case has been registered under Sections 452, 354, 389, 305, 448, 427, 504, 506, 120 B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

29 Aug 2019 3:59 PM

The Home Minister also inaugurated the country's first automated battery charging and swapping station for e-buses here. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah flags off first fleet of eco-friendly electric buses in Ahmedabad

These electric buses will be operated on major junctions on regular intervals from today onwards.

29 Aug 2019 3:01 PM

The ED told the Supreme Court Thursday and said it needed custodial interrogation of former finance minister P Chidambaram to unearth the larger conspiracy in the INX Media money case under PMLA. (Photo: File)

Money laundering offence against nation, need Chidambaram's custody to unearth conspiracy: ED to SC

The apex court is hearing a plea filed by Chidambaram who has challenged the August 20 verdict of Delhi HC denying him anticipatory bail.

29 Aug 2019 2:48 PM

Senior Congress leader and former Union finance minister P. Chidambaram. (Photo: PTI)

INX case: Top court to pronounce order on Chidambaram's plea on September 5

SC is hearing a plea filed by Chidambaram who has challenged the Delhi High Court order denying him anticipatory bail

29 Aug 2019 2:46 PM

An FIR has been registered against former Union Minister and BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand after the law student who alleged he had been harassing her went missing, police said on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Chinmayanand should be asked where my daughter is: Parents of missing law student

The girl's mother said they got to know their daughter was missing only after watching her video.

29 Aug 2019 2:10 PM

Bhargava reminded that during the last session of Legislative Assembly, in reply to a question posed by him, the administration had accepted the illegal business of sand being carried out even in cities like Bhopal and Indore. (Photo: ANI)

Gopal Bhargava writes to Kamal Nath over illegal sand mining in state

Bhargava said the strike will continue till this illegal business doesn't stop.

29 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

The Madras High Court dismissed on Thursday Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini Sriharan's plea seeking direction to the state to press the governor decide on its recommendation for premature release of all the seven people, including her, serving life term in the case. (Photo: File)

HC dismisses Nalini's plea on premature release in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber on May 21, 1991, during an election rally near Sriperumbudur.

29 Aug 2019 1:55 PM

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted searches across multiple locations here in connection with a recent terror alert issued to Tamil Nadu. (Photo: ANI)

NIA conducts raid at multiple locations linked to ISIS sympathisers in Tamil Nadu

Earlier, the state went on a high alert on August 23 following intelligence inputs that members of the LeT had infiltrated into the state.

29 Aug 2019 1:42 PM

Police officials with the surrendered naxalites. (Photo: ANI)

3 naxalites surrender before police in Vishakhapatnam

This comes after an exchange of fire between security personnel and Naxals near Mandapalli village in G K Veedhi Mandal in Visakhapatnam.

29 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

In her application to turn approver, Mukerjea had prayed for pardon in the case in exchange of full and true disclosure. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar))

INX Media: Happy with Chidambaram's arrest, Indrani Mukerjea calls it 'good news'

Media baron Peter Mukerjea and Indrani are also co-accused in the case.

29 Aug 2019 1:20 PM

Kannan Gopinathan, who was the secretary, power department of the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, submitted his resignation to the Home Ministry on August 21. (Photo: Facebook/ @kannan.gopinathan)

Officer who quit IAS over Centre's J&K move asked to return to work immediately

The Personnel Department of Daman and Diu has now asked him to attend the office till resignation is accepted.

29 Aug 2019 1:20 PM

'The chief minister asked the personnel of his escort vehicle to help the traffic police clear the road blockade. He also left behind one of his vehicles with instructions to the personnel not to leave the place till normal vehicular movement was restored,' an official in the CMO said. (Photo: File)

Goa CM Pramod Sawant asks escort vehicle personnel to help clear traffic jam

The entire road was blocked due to an accident involving a huge truck-trolley near Old Goa.

29 Aug 2019 12:35 PM

Enhanced vigil and patrolling in the area is underway. (Photo: File)

Gujarat on high alert after reports of Pakistani militants trying to infiltrate

The Border Security Force and Indian Coast Guard along with other security agencies are keeping a close vigil.

29 Aug 2019 12:32 PM

The bench also directed police to provide details of the source of the emails and letters, and their authors and recipients. (Photo: File)

Bhima-Koregaon violence: Arrested activist asked about being in posession of novel ' War and Peace'

The classic novel about Russia during Napoleonic wars became a point of contention during the day's hearing after the Pune Police.

29 Aug 2019 12:17 PM

When asked about the incident District Magistrate Tanvi Sundriyal said: 'If students are given practical education on cleanliness in schools and are involved in such activities there's nothing wrong about it.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Students made to clean toilet in MP school; 'nothing wrong,' says DM

The video shows two children sweeping and mopping a boy's toilet at a primary school in Sinhara village of the district.

29 Aug 2019 12:07 PM

'The trust did not file a criminal case but simply recovered the money from the salary of the trust's Assistant Executive Officer. Are they trying to save someone? We demand a probe,' state BJP leader Bhanu Prakash Reddy had said, alleging discrepancies in the investigation conducted by the authorities. (Photo: File)

Andhra: BJP demands probe for ornaments which went missing 3 years ago from TTD

A sum of Rs 25,000 was recovered for eight months between 2018 and 2019 from assistant executive officer.

29 Aug 2019 11:33 AM

The mother had resorted to the extreme measure after she allegedly failed to get proper medical treatment for her daughter to stop her from taking drugs. (Representational Image)

‘Easy availability of drugs,’ blames Amritsar woman, chains drug-addict daughter

According to the 50-year-old mother, her daughter got addicted to drugs when she went for a job in a beauty parlour in Chandigarh.

29 Aug 2019 11:07 AM

The bench said the government's communication will be discussed by the collegium and a decision will be taken. (Photo: File)

Centre asks apex court to reconsider elevation of Justice Akil Kureshi

This was the third occasion when the government returned the collegium's recommendation.

29 Aug 2019 10:53 AM

Indian Air Force pilots will be trained for the next few months in France before the Rafale aircraft are sent to India. (Photo: ANI)

France likely to push for more defence deals in NSA level meet in New Delhi

France is keen to sell 36 more Rafale fighter aircraft to India among a series of other defence equipment.

29 Aug 2019 9:30 AM

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