Rights group in Pak condemns false blasphemy accusation

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has “strongly” condemned blasphemy accusations against the two Christian sisters named Sonia Masih and Saima Masih. The incident took place in a village in Toba Tek Singh district of Pakistan.

Supreme Court: Cooperation with investigation does not mean accused should confess to crime

The Supreme Court in the case Tusharbhai Rajnikantbhai Versus State Of Gujarat observed and has reiterated that cooperation with the investigation does not mean that the accused must confess to the investigating officer.

VICE PRESIDENT DHANKHAR MOURNS THE LOSS OF CPI (M) VETERAN AND FORMER WB CM BUDDHADEB BHATTACHARJEE

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grief over the passing away of former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPI (M) veteran Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday and said that he had the benefit of receiving his wise statesmanship counsel.

PREMATURE TO TALK ABOUT US RECESSION BASED ON 1-MONTH DATA: RBI GOVERNOR

At the post-monetary policy press briefing, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that GDP growth figures in the US are “doing well” and it was not right to rush to a conclusion that the country was slowly slipping into recession.

Excise policy case: Court extends judicial custody of Kejriwal till Aug 20

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a CBI case linked to Delhi Excise policy. Kejriwal was produced before the court through video conferencing from Tihar Jail.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: POLICE PROCURES 700 FACE DETECTION CCTVS

The Delhi Police has procured 700 facial recognition CCTV cameras to ensure robust security arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations in the city, officials on Thursday said.

LG orders measures to tackle illegal parking, improve traffic management

Emphasizing the importance of road safety, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena expressed concern over illegal parking on roadsides, flyovers, and other areas, particularly by buses, which causes inconvenience to commuters and compromises road safety.

SC TO RULE ON SISODIA'S BAIL PLEA TODAY

The Supreme Court will deliver on August 9, an order on AAP leader Manish Sisodia’s petition challenging the Delhi High Court order rejecting his bail plea in the excise policy irregularities cases.

PM to visit Wayanad tomorrow

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit landslide-affected sites in Wayanad on August 10.

INDIA HOPES FOR EARLY RESTORATION OF LAW AND ORDER IN BANGLADESH

India is concerned at the 'evolving' situation in Bangladesh in the aftermath of intense violence and Sheikh Hasina's resignation, the Ministry of External Affairs said, adding that the interest of the people of Bangladesh is foremost for New Delhi.

Chhattisgarh: Security forces build road in Naxal-hit Sukma

Security forces have completed the Aranpur-Jagargunda road in the Naxal-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, the top police officer said on Thursday.

Karnataka: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan meets CM Siddaramaiah

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru.

Opposition protests against price rise of onions, other vegetables outside Parliament

MPs from different political parties in the opposition held a protest against the price rise of onions and other vegetables, outside the parliament on Thursday.

SC to hear today petition seeking postponement of NEET-PG exam

The Supreme Court said on Thursday said that it will hear the petition tomorrow seeking to reschedule the NEET-PG 2024 due to the allocation of “highly inconvenient” exam centres and concerns about the normalisation of marks.

WAQF AMENDMENT BILL WILL END UNCONSTITUTIONAL ANARCHY: NAQVI

Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said here that the Waqf Amendment Bill will pave the way for “constitutional hierarchy over un-constitutional anarchy”.

Former Bengal CM Buddhadeb no more

Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday morning in Kolkata.

RBI maintains status quo in repo rate

It is for ninth consecutive time the key rate is left untouched

BSF struggles to block entry of terrified Bangladeshis

BSF personnel forced to fire warning shots and forma human barrier atan unfenced section of the border

Oppn dubs Bill as attack on federalism

The members of the Opposition parties made an all-out attack on the Centre as Parliamentary Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju moved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Akhilesh slams BJP, alleges bid to 'sell Waqf land'

Lashing out at the BJP-led NDA government on the Waqf Act Amendment Bill, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that in the disguise of amendments, BJP is trying to sell the lands of Waqf Board and instead of ‘Janata’ in BJP, they should add ‘Zameen’ in it.

GOVT, OPPN SPAR OVER WAQF REFORMS, BILL GOES TO JPC

The Bill seeks to \"effectively address issues\" related to the powers of the state Waqf Boards, registration and survey of waqf properties and removal of encroachments.

CBI Takes Over Coaching Centre Deaths Probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday took over the Delhi coaching centre deaths case, in which three UPSC aspirants drowned in the basement in Old Rajinder Nagar, officials said.

Harris And Tim Walz Kick Off Campaign, Focusing On The Future

US Vice President Kamala Harris has described her campaign as "not just a fight against former US President Donald Trump" but a "fight for our future," CNN reported.

RPA & Al's impact on revolutionizing compliance management in India

In recent years, RegTech platforms have emerged as a critical innovation in compliance management.

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker returns home to a hero's welcome

Double Olympic medallist in shooting, Manu Bhaker, expressed her feelings after receiving a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Wednesday following the shooter's outstanding performance.

CUBAN LEGEND SCRIPTS HISTORY

41-year-old Mijain Lopez Nunez becomes first-ever wrestler in Olympic history to win five gold medals in130kg Greco-Roman event, retires from sport

US elections 2024: Barack Obama praises Tim Walz as ideal VP pick

Former President Barack Obama has expressed his support for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, stating that Walz's belief in a government that works for everyone, not just select groups, would make him an even better vice president.

Khaleda Zia concerned about violence, vandalism and looting

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders said that Khaleda Zia has been concerned about the nationwide violence, vandalism, and looting of state resources amid the anti-discrimination student protest, Dhaka Tribune reported.

SC DISMISSES PLEA TO PUBLISH CLINICAL TRIAL DATA OF ROTAVAC VACCINE

The Supreme Court in the case S. Srinivasan v. Union Of India And Ors. Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare Secretary And Ors. observed and has dismissed the Public Interest Litigation, PIL filed seeking publication of the segregated date of the clinical trial, the phase III of the vaccine Rotavac administered to infants to protect against diarrhoea.

SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGEMENT ON MANISH SISODIA'S BAIL PETITION; 'SOME INCONGRUENCY' IN ED'S STANCE THAT DELAYED TRIAL

he Supreme Court in case reserved its verdict wherein the petition is filed former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking bail in the liquor policy case.