Pakistan anti-terrorism court's verdict against journalists sparks concerns over press freedom: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia, convicting them of terrorism-linked offences related to online activity backing former Prime Minister Imran Khan, sparking concerns over press freedom and freedom of expression in the country, as per a media report.

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque appointed as Chief Justice of Sikkim HC

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday cleared the appointment of Kerala High Court judge, Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque, as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court.

Hindu saints back Ex-ASI director’s claims on Qutub Minar, seek govt intervention in reclaiming monument

IANS | January 3, 2026 7:02 PM

Varanasi, 3 Jan (IANS) A ‘disclosure’ by the former regional director of former Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Dharamveer Sharma, about the ‘Hindu character’ of Qutub Minar triggered demands from the religious leaders for reclaiming the ancient monument and also restore the ‘dhwaja’ of Lord Vishnu, as it is said to have existed centuries ago.

Badse Sukka with Rs 75 lakh bounty and 19 other Maoists surrender before Telangana police

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:07 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) In a major setback to the CPI (Maoist), People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion Commander Badse Sukka alias Deva, who carried a bounty of Rs 75 lakh, surrendered before Telangana Police along with 19 other Maoists on Saturday, Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Sivadhar Reddy said.

After 36 years, Kerala MLA Antony Raju found guilty in ‘underwear tampering’ case

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, a local court in suburban Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday convicted Kerala’s Left Front legislator and former Transport Minister Antony Raju in the infamous "underwear evidence tampering" case, bringing to an end a legal saga that has spanned more than three and a half decades.

Gujarat: ED seizes assets worth over Rs 4.5 crore in stock market investment fraud case

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:05 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has made a major seizure in connection with a fraudulent stock market investment scam that targeted common investors.

MP govt submits status report on Indore water crisis; says four died, 200 in hospitals

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:26 PM

Indore, Jan 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh government submitted a status report in the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday on the ongoing contaminated water crisis in the city's Bhagirathpura area.

Delhi Cabinet approves Bill to decriminalise minor offences

IANS | December 30, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, to decriminalise minor offences and promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday.

Punjab: 4 kg heroin seized; seven held

IANS | December 30, 2025 7:25 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 30 (IANS) In a breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border drug smuggling cartel with links to Pakistan-based handlers with the arrest of seven accused and recovered 4.075 kg heroin, one kg methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, and one 9mm Glock pistol from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

After Aravalli boost, Cong urges SC to junk retrospective green nods, revive NGT

IANS | December 30, 2025 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court’s order on the Aravallis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said the court must also stop retrospective environmental approvals, reject redrawing of Sarisa tiger reserve’s boundaries and restore NGT’s teeth to function without “fear or favour”.

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Pakistan anti-terrorism court's verdict against journalists sparks concerns over press freedom: Report

Justice A Muhamed Mustaque appointed as Chief Justice of Sikkim HC

Hindu saints back Ex-ASI director’s claims on Qutub Minar, seek govt intervention in reclaiming monument

Badse Sukka with Rs 75 lakh bounty and 19 other Maoists surrender before Telangana police

After 36 years, Kerala MLA Antony Raju found guilty in ‘underwear tampering’ case

Gujarat: ED seizes assets worth over Rs 4.5 crore in stock market investment fraud case

MP govt submits status report on Indore water crisis; says four died, 200 in hospitals

Delhi Cabinet approves Bill to decriminalise minor offences

Punjab: 4 kg heroin seized; seven held

After Aravalli boost, Cong urges SC to junk retrospective green nods, revive NGT

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