Bengal govt approaches SC against release of Nabanna Abhijan convenor

IANS | August 31, 2024 9:27 PM

Kolkata, Aug 31 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Saturday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's order directing the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the Nabanna Abhijan (March to Secretariat) call given on August 27 to condemn the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

K'taka HC adjourns hearing on Siddaramaiah's plea against Guv's probe nod in MUDA case (2nd Ld)

IANS | August 31, 2024 6:24 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 31 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Saturday adjourned the hearing on the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's nod to open investigation against the senior Congress leader for his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case to September 2.

Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women

IANS | August 31, 2024 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) While the anger and outrage over a woman doctor’s rape and murder at a Kolkata government hospital continues to keep the medical fraternity as well as citizens agitated nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated the need and urgency to ensure safety of women, particularly at the workplace.

Brazil's Supreme Court orders blocking of social media platform X

IANS | August 31, 2024 5:06 AM

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 31 (IANS) Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country.

Second JPC meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments; Muslim bodies submit reservations

IANS | August 31, 2024 12:07 AM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 witnessed heated arguments on Friday between the BJP members and MPs from the Opposition camp, while the Muslim bodies invited to present their opinion submitted their reservations to the proposed amendments.

Calcutta HC directs immediate release of 'Nabanna Abhijan' convenor

IANS | August 30, 2024 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the 'Nabanna Abhijan' (March to Secretariat) on August 27 condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

RG Kar horror: Calcutta HC gives nod to intellectuals’ body for holding protest march

IANS | August 30, 2024 8:26 PM

Kolkata, Aug 30 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted permission to 'Cultural & Literary Bengal', an association of intellectuals in the state, to take out a protest march on September 3 condemning the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month.

Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz

IANS | August 30, 2024 1:06 PM

Guwahati, Aug 30 (IANS) The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end a British-era rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz.

Delhi HC refuses to quash defamation case filed against Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark

IANS | August 29, 2024 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to quash a defamation case filed against Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor over his "scorpion sitting on a Shivling" remark made allegedly in relation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

HC begins hearing CM Siddaramaiah's plea against K’taka Guv

IANS | August 29, 2024 4:01 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 29 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday started hearing arguments in the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s move to accord consent for prosecution against him over the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Law

Bengal govt approaches SC against release of Nabanna Abhijan convenor

K'taka HC adjourns hearing on Siddaramaiah's plea against Guv's probe nod in MUDA case (2nd Ld)

Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women

Brazil's Supreme Court orders blocking of social media platform X

Second JPC meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments; Muslim bodies submit reservations

Calcutta HC directs immediate release of 'Nabanna Abhijan' convenor

RG Kar horror: Calcutta HC gives nod to intellectuals’ body for holding protest march

Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz

Delhi HC refuses to quash defamation case filed against Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark

HC begins hearing CM Siddaramaiah's plea against K’taka Guv

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