India
India
Plea challenging CAA rules: SC seeks reply from Union and Assam State governments
The Supreme Court on April 19 sought a reply from the Union government and the Assam State government on a petition challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which aims to grant citizenship to ‘non-Muslim’ migrants who came from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan before December 31, 2014.
Elections 2024
“Public emergency”: Almost 0% voting in six Nagaland districts amid shutdown over statehood demand
Almost zero voting was recorded in six districts in Nagaland during the Lok Sabha polls on Friday after...
Elections 2024
62% voter turnout in 102 constituencies as millions vote in phase 1 of General Election
The first phase of polling in the Lok Sabha elections saw a voter turnout of around 62% until 9 pm in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories, the phase with the largest number of seats in the seven-phase 2024 polls.
India
Chhattisgarh: Accidental explosion kills CRPF constable on poll duty
An Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) shell accidently exploded in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh, killing a 32-year-old constable of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) assigned to poll duty, according to police.
Elections 2024
Violence, booth rigging disrupt polling in Manipur and Bengal
The first round of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal and Manipur was marred by incidents of violence.
India
Graffiti surfaces saying ‘Hijab is our dignity,’ Karnataka police registers 4 cases
A day after the Karnataka High Court upholding hijab ban in educational institutions, graffiti saying "Hijab is our Dignity" surfaced in a few government educational institutions and public walls in Hospet.
India
Kerala: Congress’s woman student leader beaten up by SFI male activists, video goes viral
KSU President Safna Yakub was thrashed by SFI male members, a viral video showed.
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India
Bhagwant Mann sworn in as 18th CM of Punjab
Bhagwant Mann took oath as the 18th Chief Minister of Punjab on Wednesday.
India
Hijab ban: “After Holi,” says SC to students’ urgent plea
Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain urgent listing of petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict enabling hijab ban.
Although students submitted exam schedules to prove the urgency,...
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India
Muslim groups declare Karnataka bandh on 17 March against hijab ban, HC verdict
Muslim groups in Karnataka on Wednesday announced a state bandh on Thursday, 17 March to protest the Karnataka High Court verdict which upheld the hijab ban in the educational institutions in the state.
Central India
Bhima Koregaon case: Gautam Navlakha permitted 30 minutes daily walk in prison
A special court on Tuesday allowed veteran journalist and activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgaar Parishad case, to be taken outside the anda cell he is lodged...
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India
J&K students group condemns hate speeches linking Kashmir Files
Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has released a statement on Monday after rampant rise in hate speeches against Kashmir Muslims following the release of the controversial film 'Kashmir Files'.
India
Soni Sori acquitted in 2011 sedition case, asks “can they return 12 years back to me?”
A special court in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada acquitted prominent Adivasi activist Soni Sori in a sedition case filed against her in 2011.
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India
Congress state chiefs sacked after dismal performance in Assembly polls
Congress President Sonia Gandhi fired the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) presidents of five states on Tuesday after the party suffered crushing defeat in the recent Assembly Polls.
India
Supreme Court puts stay on Union govt’s ban on MediaOne TV channel
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put a stay on the ban imposed by the Union government on Malayalam news channel MediaOne TV.
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India
No doubt, hijab an essential part of our religion : Muslim girls fighting hijab ban
Six Muslim students of Udupi government college who were fighting against hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka said their legal fight will continue.
India
Hijab ban; HC verdict is contrary to constitutional guarantees of equality: CPI(M)
Karantaka High Court's Tuesday verdict upholding hijab ban in educational institutions is contrary to constitutional guarantees of equality, said Communist Party of India (Marxist).
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