NewsClick row: Court to hear Delhi Police's plea seeking month's extension to finish probe on Friday

IANS | February 22, 2024 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A Delhi court will on Friday hear an application filed by Delhi Police seeking a month’s more time to complete the investigation against the founder and editor of NewsClick Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty, in a case lodged under the provisions of the UAPA over allegations that the media outlet received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

Excise policy case: Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody

IANS | February 22, 2024 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday extended judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in the excise policy case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), by 19 days.

BJP releases documentary on 'atrocities' on women in Sandeshkhali

IANS | February 22, 2024 11:08 AM

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) The BJP has released a documentary on the ongoing crisis in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali where the women protesting against sexual harassment and violence have described the absconding Trinamool Congress leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, as the “virtual President” of the small conglomeration of islands.

Israel foreign ministry to distribute Hamas atrocities report globally

IANS | February 22, 2024 8:44 AM

Tel Aviv, Feb 22 (IANS) Israel‘s foreign ministry will distribute globally a report of the Association of Aid Centers for Victims of Sexual Assault detailing the systematic abuse committed by Hamas during the massacre in the southern Israel on October 7.

Sandeshkhali unrest: Now NHRC sends notice to Chief Secy, DGP seeking report in 4 weeks

IANS | February 21, 2024 10:00 PM

Kolkata Feb 21 (IANS) Taking suo motu cognisance of the ongoing unrest at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday sent a notice to Chief Secretary B.P. Gopalika and acting DGP Rajeev Kumar seeking a detailed report in the matter within the next four weeks.

Sandeshkhali crisis: NCST seeks report from Bengal CS and DGP

IANS | February 21, 2024 3:53 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has sought reports from West Bengal chief secretary B.P. Gopalika and acting director general of state police Rajeev Kumar on the ongoing crisis at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district over sexual harassment allegations against local Trinamool Congress leaders.

Indian restaurant manager 'killed' in UK; suspect due for court appearance

IANS | February 21, 2024 7:37 AM

London, Feb 21 (IANS) A 24-year-old man is due to appear in a UK court on Wednesday in connection with the murder of an Indian restaurant manager who was hit by a vehicle as he was cycling home from work last week.

LockBit key actor in today's cyber threat scene with 17 per cent of engagements: Report

IANS | February 20, 2024 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) LockBit ransomware group remains a key player in today's threat landscape, with 17 per cent of ransomware engagements in 2023, a new report said on Tuesday.

Right to adopt cannot be elevated to status of fundamental right under Article 21: Delhi HC

IANS | February 20, 2024 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has clarified that the right to adopt cannot be elevated to the status of a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

Fresh prohibitory orders issued at 12 places in Sandeshkhali ahead of Bengal LoP's visit

IANS | February 20, 2024 11:47 AM

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) As the leader of the opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has started proceeding towards the trouble- hit areas at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, the district administration issued a fresh prohibitory order under Section 144 at 12 new places there.

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NewsClick row: Court to hear Delhi Police's plea seeking month's extension to finish probe on Friday

Excise policy case: Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia's judicial custody

BJP releases documentary on 'atrocities' on women in Sandeshkhali

Israel foreign ministry to distribute Hamas atrocities report globally

Sandeshkhali unrest: Now NHRC sends notice to Chief Secy, DGP seeking report in 4 weeks

Sandeshkhali crisis: NCST seeks report from Bengal CS and DGP

Indian restaurant manager 'killed' in UK; suspect due for court appearance

LockBit key actor in today's cyber threat scene with 17 per cent of engagements: Report

Right to adopt cannot be elevated to status of fundamental right under Article 21: Delhi HC

Fresh prohibitory orders issued at 12 places in Sandeshkhali ahead of Bengal LoP's visit

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