Probe panel submits Sambhal report to CM Yogi, Vishnu Shankar Jain sees ‘foreign hand’ in violence

IANS | August 28, 2025 4:29 PM

Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS) The three-member judicial committee, formed to investigate Sambhal violence, submitted its report to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday. The report, yet to be made public, will shed light on the reasons behind the November 2024 violence and is also expected to fix blame on the culprits behind the stir, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to many others.

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of child abuse by Imam in Roorkee mosque

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that an Imam allegedly sexually abused a 7-year-old boy at a mosque in the Jhabreda area of Uttarakhand’s Roorkee last week.

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) From drug cartels to gold smugglers, Tamil Nadu has become a major transit or landing point. The rise in the number of drug-related incidents has gone up tenfold over the last couple of years.

Delhi lawyers protest against L-G's virtual police deposition order

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Lawyers across several courts in the national capital on Wednesday intensified their protest against Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena's August 13 order that allows police to virtually present evidence in courts directly from police stations.

CCI approves acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by Adani Group entities

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited by Adani Group Entities.

Rajasthan: FIR filed against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone for promoting ‘faulty’ vehicle

IANS | August 26, 2025 10:58 PM

Jaipur, Aug 26 (IANS) A lawyer from Bharatpur in Rajasthan has lodged an FIR against Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone at Mathura Gate police station, alleging that the car he purchased - promoted by the two stars - has serious manufacturing defects.

Kapil Sibal slams govt's 'distorted logic of morality' behind bill to sack jailed ministers

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday questioned the Narendra Modi government's "distorted logic of morality" behind the introduction of the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill 2025, claiming that the real intention behind the proposed law is to imprison rivals and bring down governments of non-BJP parties.

CBFC justifies decision to grant 'A' certificate to Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie' in Madras HC

IANS | August 25, 2025 7:23 PM

Chennai, Aug 25 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), on Monday, defended before the Madras High Court its decision to issue an 'A' certificate to Rajinikanth's latest film 'Coolie', insisting that the level of violence in the movie made it unsuitable for viewers aged below 18 years.

Supreme Court fully supports SIR process, further strengthens the EC: Advocate Siddhant Kumar

IANS | August 25, 2025 12:17 AM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Advocate Siddhant Kumar, appearing for the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the Supreme Court, has said on Sunday that the apex court has given full support to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which has further strengthened the poll body.

Why translation has become new weapon in IS and Al Qaeda’s propaganda war

Vicky Nanjappa | August 23, 2025 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Islamic State (IS) is known for its propaganda material, and among the terror groups, it has the strongest propaganda media, and its reach is higher than one’s expectations.

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Probe panel submits Sambhal report to CM Yogi, Vishnu Shankar Jain sees ‘foreign hand’ in violence

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of child abuse by Imam in Roorkee mosque

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Delhi lawyers protest against L-G's virtual police deposition order

CCI approves acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by Adani Group entities

Rajasthan: FIR filed against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone for promoting ‘faulty’ vehicle

Kapil Sibal slams govt's 'distorted logic of morality' behind bill to sack jailed ministers

CBFC justifies decision to grant 'A' certificate to Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie' in Madras HC

Supreme Court fully supports SIR process, further strengthens the EC: Advocate Siddhant Kumar

Why translation has become new weapon in IS and Al Qaeda’s propaganda war

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