SC condemns 'hooliganism' by lawyers in UP's Barabanki, grants bail to toll staff

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court has strongly condemned acts of violence by members of the Bar in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district and ordered the immediate release on bail of toll plaza employees who had approached the apex court alleging denial of legal representation and threats from local lawyers.

After Bordoloi’s exit, Gaurav Gogoi could be next to quit Congress: Nishikant Dubey

IANS | March 18, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) After Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit the Congress and joined the BJP, Nishikant Dubey, BJP MP from Jharkhand, on Wednesday said that one should not be surprised if more Congress leaders resign from the party in the coming days. He hinted that even Gaurav Gogoi could step down in the future.