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J&K: High court dismisses Mehbooba Mufti’s plea to shift undertrials | India News

File photo: Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti (Picture credit: PTI) JAMMU: The high court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on Tuesday dismissed a PIL filed by former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti seeking the transfer of undertrials—currently imprisoned in jails outside J&K—back into the Union Territory.The division bench of Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice […]

‘Bogus attempt at damage control’: Congress slams Centre’s new order on Aravalli; attacks ‘100m+’ hill definition | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday slammed the Centre’s directions to states to impose a ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli range, calling it a “bogus attempt at damage control that will not fool anybody”Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that despite the fresh directive, “the Aravallis are not being saved, but are […]

Amid outcry, Centre’s new order on Aravalli: No new mining leases; protected zone to be expanded | India News

Drone view of Aravalli hills (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday ordered states to impose a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and expand protected zones, a major move amid public outcry over the “new definition” of the mountain range.The Union environment ministry said the decision was aimed at the […]

‘Two days in Delhi, I get infection’: Nitin Gadkari flags severity of air pollution; highlights transport sector’s role | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari flagged Delhi’s worsening air pollution, saying the capital’s toxic air was so severe that he fell ill after spending just two days in the city, while stressing that the transport sector was a major contributor to the problem.“I stay in Delhi for 2 days […]

‘India continues to soar higher’: PM Modi hails Isro’s BlueBird Block-2 satellite launch; calls it ‘proud milestone’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed Isro‘s successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit, saying that “India continues to soar higher” further calling the mission a “proud milestone” in the country’s space journey.Congratulating Isro’s scientists and engineers, the prime minister said the achievement underlined India’s […]

Man kills 8 month pregnant wife in drunken rage | India News

LUDHIANA: Police have arrested a Ludhiana man for allegedly beating his eight-month pregnant wife to death in a drunken rage. The accused, Vijay Kumar (40), tried to pass it off as a natural death but injuries on his wife Pushpa’s body raised suspicion. After Pushpa’s brother filed a police complaint, Vijay was arrested.“Pushpa’s brother Ajay […]

Bangladesh unrest: India summons high commissioner; protests continue over Hindu man killing – top developments | India News

Protests were held across India over killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh Protests condemning violence against Hindus in Bangladesh across across multiple cities in India on Tuesday after a Hindu man was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh. Meanwhile, Bangladesh also witnessed unrest following the killing of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi. Diplomatic tensions rose […]

Hot oil poured on woman for resisting molestation | India News

BOKARO: In a shocking incident, two men allegedly poured hot oil over a woman when she resisted their attempt to molest her at Ledha village in Jharkhand’s Giridih district Sunday. The woman suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to sadar hospitals.“One accused, Uday Choudhary, has been arrested, and efforts are on to arrest the […]

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul; seeks reply | India News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notices to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with five others, on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate seeking a stay on a trial court order in the National Herald money laundering case. The court has listed the matter for hearing on March […]

Air India flight safely returns to Delhi after one engine shutdown | India News

NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing 777 returned safely to Delhi on Monday morning after one engine (right side) shutdown soon after take off. Since twin engine aircraft can land safely on one engine, VT-ALS returned to Delhi. The aircraft had taken off as AI 887 for Mumbai at 6.10 am and was back around […]