BOMBAY HIGH COURT SEEKS EXPLANATION ON ACCUSED HELF FOR 5 YEARS WITHOUT FRAMING CHARGESI SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS THAT SYSTEM HAS FORGOTTEN APPLICANT

The Bombay High Court in the case Jahid alias Javed Li-yakat Ansari v. State of Maharashtra observed and seek an explanation from the District Judge, Thane and the District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Belapur for the prolonged delay in trial in a murder case in which the accused has been in custody for the past 5 years without framing of charges.

Freedom of expression bounded by reasonable limits: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has underscored that freedom of speech and expression must operate within reasonable limits to avert potential disastrous consequences.

SITHARAMAN INTRODUCES PROVISIONAL COLLECTION OF TAXES BILL IN LS

A bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha that provides for the immediate effect, for a limited period, to provisions in bills related to the imposition or increase of duties of customs or excise, with or without a change in tariff classification.

DUBAI POLICE NABS MAHADEV BETTING APP CO-OWNER

Ravi Uppal, one of the two main owners of the Mahadev online betting app, has been detained by Dubai police based on a red notice issued by Interpol at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), official sources reported on Wednesday.

DY MAYOR URGES MIN TO LAUNCH BUS SERVICE FROM OLD DELHI TO JAMIA NAGAR

Deputy Mayor Aaley Muhammad Iqbal met Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday and urged him to start a bus service from Old Delhi to Jamia Nagar, an official statement said.

REFLECTING ON TRAGEDY: 2001 INDIAN PARLIAMENT ATTACK AFTER 22 YEARS

On December 13, 2001, a tragic incident unfolded as five terrorists, guided by Pakistan, claimed the lives of at least nine individuals.

KERALA CM ASSERTS THERE IS NO UNCONTROLLABLE SITUATION AMIDST SURGE IN PILGRIMS IN SABARIMALA

Coming under attack from opposition parties, including the Congress and the BJP over the government's alleged failure in managing the sudden surge of pilgrims in Sabarimala, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said the situation at Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala was under control and asserted the government machinery was intervening diligently in temple matters.

Bitcoin scam: SC transfers FIRS to CBI, says trial to be held in Delhi court

The Supreme Wednesday Court on has ordered the transfer of several FIRS related to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam to the CBI for further investigation and filing of chargesheets.

Madras HC halts borewell project along Kollidam River for drinking water

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday has ordered an interim injunction on the new drinking water borewell project along the Kollidam river bed at Anbil village in Trichy district.

Odisha cash haul: I-T dept utilises ground scanning radar in Ranchi

The Income-tax department has deployed a ground scanning radar machine at Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu's house in Ranchi as part of its ongoing searches against an Odisha-based distillery firm owned by the leader's family and linked entities in which it has made a record cash haul of Rs 351 crore, official sources said Wednesday.

INDIA REJECTS OIC'S VIEWS ON J&K VERDICT: MEA SPOKESPERSON

India on Wednesday strongly rejected the comments by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court's verdict upholding the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

GENERAL V.K. SINGH SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE OF THE RESCUE OPERATION AT SILKYARA

It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal involvement and guarantee that kept us focused and helped us rescue the 41 workers trapped in Silkyara, said General V.K. Singh, MoS for road transport, highways, and civil aviation, at Manch 2023, a debate platform organised by iTV Network.

RAHUL NEEDS TO REASSESS HIS CAPABILITIES: PAWAN VERMA

A mid a dominant view about BJP's strong position before the 2024 election, several references were made to the future of Congress and Rahul Gandhi during discussions on the opening day of the three-day event, Manch 2023, organised by ITV Network, here on Wednesday, with some speakers even suggesting that Rahul should make way for Priyanka as the face of the party and united Opposition.

Modi has made politics attractive for youngsters to take up as a profession

Politics needs young blood, and the BJP is the ideal party to join as it is the only party that is not a family-run organisation, said the BJP in-charge in Haryana and former Tripura Chief Minister on Wednesday, on the opening day of the three-day event Manch 2023, organised by ITV Network here.

We are part of the I.N.D.I.A.alliance: Raghav Chadha

AAP Rajyasabha M.P. Raghav Chadha, while speaking at the India News Manch, said that the Aam Aadmi Party is with the I.ND.I.A. block.

Bhajan Lal Sharma to take oath on Dec 15

Rajasthan Chief Minister designate Bhajanlal Sharma, along with his two deputies will take the oath of office on Friday (December 15) at Albert Hall, Ramniwas Bagh, in Jaipur, state BJP chief CP Joshi said on Wednesday.

SC OVERRULES VERDICT OF HOLDING UNSTAMPED AGREEMENTS INVALID, UNENFORCEABLE

A 7-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday has held that non-stamping or insufficient stamping of an agreement has nothing to do with the validity of the document as it is a curable defect.

Manch 2023 offers platform to debate political agenda for 2024 polls

A free-flowing discussion on nation building and decision makers' vision threw up a multitude of ideas on the opening day of the threeday event Manch 2023, organised by ITV Network, here on Wednesday.

'Modi ki guarantee and Sabka Sath and Sabka Vikas' to be BJP's election push in 2024

\"Modi ki guarantee\" and \"Sab ka Sath and Sab ka Vikas\" are going to be BJP's election push in 2024 even as the Narendra Modi government strives to take all welfare schemes to saturation point, said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur at Manch 2023, a platform for political discourse organised by ITV Network, here on Wednesday.

CONG MP KARTI CHIDAMBARAM SKIPS ED SUMMONS IN CHINESE VISA CASE

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has refrained from appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering investigation related to alleged irregularities in the issuance of visas to 263 Chinese nationals in 2011. He dismisses the case as \"most bogus.\"

Nehru could not handle Jammu and Kashmir well: Anurag Thakur

After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for laying the blame for decades of instability in Jammu and Kashmir on his great grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru, Union Minister for Sports and Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, tore into the grand old party and the country's first prime minister saying that he couldn't handle the responsibility of the erstwhile state.

WILL RISE TO PEOPLE'S EXPECTATIONS: CM VISHNU DEO SAI

After taking oath as the first tribal Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, Vishnu Deo Sai thanked the people for showing trust in the BJP and said, “We will live up to the expectations of the public.”

TWO MISCREANTS SNEAK INTO PARLIAMENT WITH SMOKE CANISTERS

The intrusion took place around 1pm during the Zero Hour

ODISHA FC BEATS BASHUNDHARA KINGS 1-0, REACHES SEMI-FINAL PLAYOFF

India’s Odisha FC beat ten-man Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Kings 1-0 in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup group stage match at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar to advance to the Inter-Zone Semi-Final Playoff.

RONALDO'S AMBITION: 'STILL MORE TO ACHIEVE' AFTER 50 GOALS IN 2023

Portuguese footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continued his remarkable goal-scoring record and reached the milestone of 50 goals in 2023 during Al Nassr’s King’s Cup match against Al Shabab.

Mental strength and smart work are vital for international medal success

I come from a political background, but instead of pursuing a path in politics, my parents have inspired me toward sports since my childhood.

INDIA BEAT NETHERLANDS 4-3 IN FIH JUNIOR WORLD CUP QUARTERFINAL

The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey team produced a spectacular display of grit and character to beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a thrilling quarterfinal of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Malaysia 2023 after trailing 0-2 at halftime and 3-2 in the third quarter.

Bangladesh EC considers deploying army for parliamentary elections

The Election Commission in Bangladesh will deploy armed forces across the country ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections set to be held on January 7, Bangladesh-based news agency reported.

GAZA: ISRAELI FORCES UNCOVER TERROR BASES IN SCHOOLS, UN SITES

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that soldiers from its Bisla’h infantry brigade combat team together with fighters from the 636th special forces battalion identified terrorists who were armed with shoulder-fired missiles in the Shejaiya area.

PPP leader accuses Imran Khan of alleged inclusion of Afghans in voter list

Former President and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Asif Zardari on Monday said Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan supports Afghans because he allegedly got them included in the voter lists, Dawn newspaper reported.