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Apex Court rules Section 479 of BNSS applies retrospectively to undertrials

Section 479 of the BNSS permits bail for undertrials detained for up to half the maximum imprisonment for their alleged offence

SC-ST Act applicable only if there is intention to humiliate: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that merely being a member of a Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) does not establish an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act unless there is an intent to humiliate based on caste identity.

'INDIA IS NOT NEUTRAL, ALWAYS ON THE SIDE OF PEACE' PM Modi says India willing to contribute in all ways possible for restoration of peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's consistent stance of \"dialogue and diplomacy\" to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

Minnu, Priya wreck Aussie Women as India in command after Day 1

Spinners Minnu Mani and Priya Mishra shared nine wickets between them as India A bundled out Australia A for a paltry 212 to gain a massive upper hand on the first day of the four-day one-off women’s ‘unofficial’ Test here on Thursday.

Club thrower Pranav Soorma eyes Paralympic glory

It’s not often that a person paralysed by a life-altering accident would describe that tragedy as a “blessing in disguise” or “an opportunity” to carve an identity.

Djokovic targets Slam record at US Open, Sinner under cloud

Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records at the US Open from Monday as title rival Jannik Sinner arrives in New York dogged by questions over two positive drugs tests.

Auto, agri, pharma & logistics hold huge trade, investment potential for India, Africa

Four sectors - automobiles, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and logistics - hold huge potential for India and Africa to increase trade and investments, a top government official said on Thursday.

GST rate rationalisation: GOM discusses tax cuts on some items

Issue of GST on health life insurance was also raised by some states in the GoM meet and referred to the fitment committee

'Justification for policy easing at this stage can be misleading"

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das also observed that inflation is gradually trending down, but the pace is slow and uneven

Ceasefire hopes fade as Gaza fighting rages

US President pushed Israeli PM to accept a deal, amid pressure from pro-Palestinian protesters ahead of Nov polls

Solvent leak could have triggered fire in AP pharma unit: Official

A suspected solvent leak may have caused a fire at a pharmaceutical unit, resulting in 17 deaths, a senior official reported on Thursday.

Actor-politician Vijay unveils party flag, gears up for 2026 Assembly polls

Popular Tamil film actor-turned-politician Vijay unveiled the flag of his political party - Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam - on Thursday and hoisted it at his party headquarters in Panaiyur near here.

Hindenburg Research's allegations: Congress holds nationwide protests

The Congress on Thursday held nationwide protests over Hindenburg Research’s allegations against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch, demanding her removal and the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the Adani issue.

Submit IIT-Bombay report on working of Delhi Smog Tower before SC: Minister

Delhi’s Environment minister, Gopal Rai, has issued a directive for the immediate submission of the final report on the Smog Tower at Baba Kharak Singh Marg to the Supreme Court, emphasising the urgency given the approaching winter season.

'Sewer overflow': Delhi turned into living hell, says Atishi to CS

Delhi Water minister Atishi said Thursday the national Capital has been turned into a “living hell” by an “artificial financial crisis” created at the Delhi Jal Board as she wrote to the chief secretary over the issue of “sewer overflow” at many places.

Doctors in Delhi hosp allege assault by patient's husband

A 56-yearold man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors and misbehaving with the nursing staff at the Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital in Northeast Delhi, officials said on Thursday.

Apologise to Md. Zubair for offensive comment: Delhi HC directs 'X' user

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed an ‘X’ user to apologise to AltNews co-founder Mohammad Zubair for his “offensive” comment against him on the social media platform.

Doctors at AIIMS, RML, & other hospitals in Capital call off strike

In a huge relief to patients, doctors at major hospitals, including AIIMS, RML, LNJP and Maulana Azad Medical College in the national capital, ended their 11-day strike on Thursday soon after the Supreme Court made an impassioned appeal to the protesting medics to resume work and directed the Centre to provide safety measures to them.

Centre bans 156 fixed-dose combination drugs used for fever, pain, allergies

The government has banned 156 widely sold fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs including antibacterial medicines used for fever, cold, allergies and pain, saying that they are \"likely to involve risk to human beings\".

Unprecedented 15 lakh women apply for 12,000 Uttar Pradesh Police posts

In a historic and unprecedented recruitment drive, an overwhelming 15 lakh women have applied for just 12,000 constable posts in the Uttar Pradesh Police, the world’s largest police force.

CBDT forms committee for I-T Act review; sunset clauses to be eliminated

The Income Tax Department has formed an internal committee to review the Income Tax Act, 1961, with the goal of simplifying it for better compliance by taxpayers, according to CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal.

Modi calls for peace in Ukraine, heads to Kyiv for talks with Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised India’s commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts, just hours before his highly anticipated visit to war-torn Ukraine.

India, Poland upgrade ties to strategic partnership

In a significant diplomatic development, India and Poland have upgraded their bilateral relations to a “strategic partnership” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Warsaw.

Congress, NC forge pre-poll alliance in J&K, focus on restoring statehood

Alliance with Congress final on all 90 seats: Abdullah

Vinesh alleges wrestlers' security withdrawn; cops respond

Court asks police to reinstate security of female wrestler who accused ex-WFI chief of sexual harassment

Relief to patients as major doctors' bodies call off strike

Protests by resident doctors at government hospitals in various states came to an end on Thursday, following an appeal from the Supreme Court urging them to return to work.

Mamata requests Modi for Central law with exemplary punishment in rape cases

Expressing concern over the \"increasing number\" of rape cases in the country, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to introduce a stringent Central law paving the way for a 15-day trial and \"exemplary punishment\" in rape cases.

HC slams police, school over delayed action in Badlapur sexual abuse case

The Bombay High Court expressed outrage on Thursday over the police’s handling of a sexual assault case involving two kindergarten girls at a school in Badlapur near Mumbai.

SC debunks 150gm semen theory.warns against relying on social media for court arguments

During the hearing of the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, DY Chandrachud debunked the theory of “150-mg semen” found inside the victim’s body.

SC urges doctors to resume work, says there will be no victimisation

Asks Centre, states to take urgent steps for safety of doctors