Distributing Bible is not 'allurement for religious conversions' : HC

IANS | September 7, 2023 4:52 AM

Lucknow, Sep 7 (IANS) The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has said that distributing the Holy Bible and imparting good teachings cannot be termed as an "allurement for religious conversion" under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.

Ten IIT-Mandi students suspended for ragging

IANS | September 6, 2023 4:16 PM

Shimla, Sep 6 (IANS) Ten students of IIT-Mandi in Himachal Pradesh have been suspended from academics and hostel till December for ragging freshers, the institute said on Wednesday.

23 accused in Bikru massacre get 10 years in jail, 7 acquitted

IANS | September 6, 2023 4:20 AM

Lucknow, Sep 6 (IANS) A special Gangster Act court, on Tuesday, sentenced 23 accused to 10 years in jail in connection with the 2020 killing of eight police personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Devendra Mishra, in an ambush by Vikas Dubey-led gang in Bikru village.