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Supreme Court pulls up CBI, Bihar in shelter home rape case

Manju Verma had resigned as the social welfare minister following the registration of the case.

26 Oct 2018 7:23 AM IST

Interim CBI director M. Nageswar Rao at the home ministers office in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Plea in Supreme Court questions Nageswar Rao selection

Prashant Bhushan moves court against Alok Verma removal, appointment of interim chief.

26 Oct 2018 1:50 AM IST

The Supreme Court has accepted Alok Vermas petition. It has agreed to take up his hearing on Friday, October 26. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC must probe tawdry removal of Verma

It is far from clear, however, that the CBI director can be removed under the CVC's authority.

26 Oct 2018 12:00 AM IST

The Supreme Court has accepted Alok Vermas petition. It has agreed to take up his hearing on Friday, October 26. (Photo: File | PTI)

Alok Verma remains CBI chief, Rao given only interim charge, says CBI

Joint Director Rao has been given charge to look after duties and functions of Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI...

25 Oct 2018 6:11 PM IST

Recently at a court hearing, a woman hurled ink on Brajesh Thakur, main accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. (Photo: PTI)

Bihar shelter home rapes 'scary, horrible', key accused influential:...

The Supreme Court also questioned inaction of Bihar government in the Bihar shelter home rape case.

25 Oct 2018 12:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court has accepted Alok Vermas petition. It has agreed to take up his hearing on Friday, October 26. (Photo: File | PTI)

SC to hear Alok Verma plea on Centre's decision Oct 26

The CBI director told the SC that divesting him of his powers amounts to interference in the independence of the...

25 Oct 2018 2:48 AM IST

Lord Ayyappa devotees protest against the entry of women in Sabarimala temple (Photo: PTI)

Sabarimala: Need for a review of narrative, not verdict

True questioning of even the fundamental pillars of any religion can come from any quarter; religious leaders should not...

25 Oct 2018 2:15 AM IST

Factors responsible for poor air quality of Delhi-NCR includes geography, wind velocity, house pattern, traffic, garbage burning, landfill, open construction, crop burning and firecrackers.

Crackdown on crackers

Firecrackers emit PM 2.5 and contribute to heavy levels of pollutants in the air.

25 Oct 2018 1:22 AM IST

According to decibel levels recorded by Awaaz Foundation, there was less noise pollution in the run-up to Diwali and fewer crackers were used overall.

This Diwali could be a crackerless one

In a country where nearly 80 per cent of the people are Hindu and the preponderant majority is deeply religious this...

25 Oct 2018 1:01 AM IST

Sabarimala Temple

How should SC defend itself against attacks?

The higher judiciary in India, all things considered, has played the role of protecting citizens against state...

25 Oct 2018 12:22 AM IST

Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan move SC, seek FIR in...

They have sought direction to CBI to probe offences mentioned in their complaint in time-bound manner, submit periodic...

24 Oct 2018 9:07 PM IST

The Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala

Sabarimala temple board not to file report in SC on prevailing...

Travancore Devaswom Board also said filing review petition against top court verdict right now has no relevance.

24 Oct 2018 2:33 PM IST