Explainer: Can officials go jail for violating SC orders on demolition?

IANS | October 4, 2024 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea seeking contempt action against Gujarat authorities for carrying out demolitions near the famous Somnath temple, on Friday said it would order status quo ante (as it was) if officials acted in contempt of its order.

Rahul, Priyanka extend greetings on Sharadiya Navratri

IANS | October 3, 2024 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Congress supremos Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi extended their greetings and best wishes on the commencement of the auspicious occasion of the nine-day Navratri festival on Thursday.

Manipur govt extends AFSPA excluding 19 police stations for 6 more months

IANS | September 30, 2024 5:40 PM

Imphal, Sep 30 (IANS) The Manipur government extended the promulgation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the entire state, except in the jurisdiction of 19 police stations in seven districts of the Imphal Valley, for another six months with effect from October 1, officials said on Monday.