SC halts interim relief granted to Pawan Khera; issues notice on Assam govt’s plea

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) In a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana High Court order granting him transit anticipatory bail in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

Ex-Prez Pratibha Patil hails women's quota bill, writes to PM Modi expressing support

IANS | April 15, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who served as the first woman President of the country, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing her support and appreciation for the implementation of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, calling it a "transformative step in strengthening India's democratic framework".