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Apr 18, 2023 07:42 PM IST Delhi HC rejects plea by Mumbai train blast convict for info on terror outfit Indian Mujahideen The Delhi high court on Tuesday rejected a plea by a death row convict in the 2006 Mumbai train blast case seeking disclosure of information pertaining to the ban imposed on terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen.
Apr 18, 2023 07:36 PM IST
EU proposes £1.2 billion plan to counter growing cybersecurity threats The European Commission on Tuesday announced a 1.1-billion-euro (£1.2 billion) plan to counter growing cybersecurity threats, underscoring mounting concerns about a series of high-profile hacking incidents, reported Reuters.
Apr 18, 2023 07:00 PM IST Zelensky meets troops and commanders in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited troops on Tuesday in the small eastern city of Avdiivka and was briefed by commanders on the battlefield situation, his office said.
Apr 18, 2023 06:32 PM IST Four migrant laborers killed, 20 injured as roof of a labour quarter collapse at Taraori of Karnal Four migrant labourers were killed and 20 others sustained injuries after a three-storey labour quarter at a rice mill collapsed in Taraori town of Karnal district on Tuesday, police said.
Apr 18, 2023 06:23 PM IST
"Horrendous": Bilkis Bano case can't be compared with single murder, says SC The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that "unequals can't be treated equally" while stating that the plight of Bilkis Bano, who was gangraped and her family members were murdered during the 2002 Godhra riots, can't be compared to the murder of single person. A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna observed that the way the offence was committed is "horrendous".
Apr 18, 2023 06:17 PM IST
Patna HC refuses to stay Bihar caste survey The Patna high court Tuesday refused to stay the ongoing Bihar caste-based survey, fixing the next hearing at the admission stage on May 4. This comes as a shot in the arm to the state government, led by the Grand Alliance, comprising seven political parties, including the Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Janata Dal, Congress, Hindustani Awami Morcha (Secular) and the Left parties, which has been demanding a national caste census.
Apr 18, 2023 06:08 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh Police over Atiq-Ashraf Ahmad killings NHRC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh Police over Atiq-Ashraf Ahmad killings, PTI reports
Apr 18, 2023 06:07 PM IST Centre, Gujarat government may file plea to seek review of its order on orginal files of Bilkis Bano convicts
The Centre and the Gujarat government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that they may file a plea seeking a review of its March 27 order asking them to be ready with original files on the grant of remission to the convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.
Apr 18, 2023 05:53 PM IST Delhi Lt Governor orders to conduct a special audit of DISCOMs over electricity subsidy Delhi Lt Governor gives directions to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to conduct a Special Audit of Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) with respect to Electricity Subsidy released by the Govt of Delhi to DISCOMs for FYs 2016-17 to 2021-22, through CAG empanelled external auditor, to ensure that the subsidies reach the targeted beneficiaries in the most transparent and efficient way.
Apr 18, 2023 05:18 PM IST
Lumpy skin disease: HC asks MCD to file report on burial of cattle in city The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to file a status report on burial of cattle in the national capital. The high court was hearing a plea seeking constitution of a team of veterinary doctors in each zone to deal with cases of lumpy skin disease in cattle and to set up isolation wards for treatment of the infected animals.
Apr 18, 2023 05:05 PM IST
Maoist killed in encounter; 2 held : Chhattisgarh police Chhattisgarh police claimed to have gunned down a Maoist in a gun battle with security personnel in a forest in Bastar's Bijapur district on Tuesday. Police said that two other Maoists, one of them injured, were also apprehended following the encounter and identification of the Maoists is in process.
Apr 18, 2023 04:58 PM IST
UP: SIT to recreate crime scene in Atiq, Ashraf murder case The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the murder of Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf will soon recreate the crime scene as part of its ongoing investigation, revealed sources.
Apr 18, 2023 04:57 PM IST UN says leaving Afghanistan would be 'heartbreaking'
The United Nations is ready to take the "heartbreaking" decision to pull out of Afghanistan in May if it can't persuade the Taliban to let local women work for the organization, AP reported citing the head of the UN Development Program.
Apr 18, 2023 04:28 PM IST NIA takes over Kerala train arson case The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday took over the probe into Kerala train fire incident that left three people dead earlier this month after the union home ministry issued a notification, said a senior official.
He said Kochi unit of the agency will investigate the case and all details will be collected from the special investigation team (SIT) of the Kerala police.
Apr 18, 2023 04:27 PM IST Crude bomb explosion reported in Katra area of Prayagraj Crude bomb explosion reported in Katra area of Prayagraj, PTI reports.
Apr 18, 2023 03:54 PM IST
Centre and Gujarat Government on granting remission to Bilkis Bano gangrape convicts Centre and Gujarat Government claim privilege over the files relating to the grant of remission to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, adding they are likely to seek review of the court order. SC questions their reservations, asking what's there to hide if a legal decision was taken.
Apr 18, 2023 03:51 PM IST
Supreme Court fixes the next hearing of Bilkis Bano case on May 2 Supreme Court fixes the next hearing on May 2 but emphasises that the crime in question was "horrendous" and it's imperative for the Gujarat Govt to show application of mind in allowing pre-mature release of the 11 loge convicts.
Apr 18, 2023 03:24 PM IST Delhi court reserves order on the bail plea of Manish Sisodia in ED case
Delhi: Rouse Avenue Court reserves order on the bail plea of Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in an ED case related to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped excise policy. Pronouncement of order on April 26 at 4pm, ANI reported.
Apr 18, 2023 03:09 PM IST Maharashtra BJP chief on Ajit Pawar row
"We have not received any proposal regarding Ajit Pawar," says state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
Apr 18, 2023 02:38 PM IST UK regulator reprimands police for secretly recording phone calls Britain's information regulator has issued a reprimand to two police departments for recording more than 200,000 phone calls without people's knowledge, the watchdog said in a statement on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
Apr 18, 2023 02:20 PM IST
Ajit Pawar slams govt over death of 13 people due to sunstroke at the Maharashtra Bhushan ceremony Ajit Pawar slams Maharashtra government over death of 13 people due to sunstroke at the Maharashtra Bhushan ceremony organised at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. "This was not a natural but man made calamity.
The government is responsible for the incident", he said in a statement. He has demanded that the persons responsible should be booked and the incident should be probed by a retired judge.
Apr 18, 2023 02:18 PM IST 'I am with NCP': Ajit Pawar
"I am with NCP, not going anywhere. Nobody taken signatures of any MLAs. These are all baseless speculations," says Ajit Pawar.
Apr 18, 2023 02:12 PM IST
Ajit Pawar denies he is moving to BJP amid reports of rift with NCP's Sharad Pawar No truth in the rumours spread about me, says Ajit Pawar, LoP Maharashtra Assembly & NCP leader dismisses rumours about his leaving NCP.
Apr 18, 2023 01:50 PM IST Internet services resume in Prayagraj after two days since Atiq-Ashraf killings on Apr 15
Internet services resumed in Prayagraj today after remaining suspended for two days after the killings of gangster Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf on April 15.
Apr 18, 2023 01:22 PM IST Odisha Police detains Union minister Bishweswar Tudu after denying him entry to violence-hit Sambalpur city Odisha police Tuesday detained Union minister Bishweswar Tudu after denying him entry to violence-hit Sambalpur city: Official
Apr 18, 2023 01:03 PM IST
NCP chief harad Pawar dismisses speculation about Ajit Pawar's political move: 'No meeting of MLAs called' Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar dismisses speculation about his nephew and senior party leader Ajit Pawar's next political move, saying no meeting of NCP MLAs has been called by anyone.
Apr 18, 2023 12:25 PM IST Chivas Regal, Absolut vodka makers denied liquor sale licence in Delhi: Report
The decision was reached after reviewing Pernod's licence application along with "considerable documents" received from investigating agencies.
Apr 18, 2023 11:58 AM IST TMC leader Mukul Roy traced after family claimed he was 'missing' TMC leader Mukul Roy said he has reached New Delhi for some personal work, hours after his family claimed he was "untraceable" since late Monday evening.
Roy told reporters that he has reached the national capital but has "no specific agenda".
Apr 18, 2023 10:57 AM IST SC adjourns OBC quota challenge in Karnataka to April 25; state won't make fresh appointments On a request by the Karnataka Govt, Supreme Court adjourns to April 25 the batch of petitions challenging scrapping of 4% OBC quota for Muslims in the state.
The state won't make fresh appointments or admissions based on the impugned decision till the next date, SG Tushar Mehta assures SC.
Apr 18, 2023 10:51 AM IST SC affirms revival of UAPA case against Akhil Gogoi over violence during anti-CAA protests The Supreme Court Tuesday affirmed the revival of UAPA case against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi over violence during anti-CAA protests.
Apr 18, 2023 10:34 AM IST
30-year-old man dies after being hit by bus in Delhi's RK Puram area A 30-year-old man died after being hit by a bus in Delhi's RK Puram area. The deceased was crossing the road when he was hit by a DTC bus.
He was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead, reported ANI.
Apr 18, 2023 10:13 AM IST India records 7,633 new Covid infections in a day: Data India recorded 7,633 new Covid infections in a day; active cases increase to 61,233, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday.
Apr 18, 2023 09:40 AM IST
2.5-year-old child dies after falling into pit dug to install water pipeline in Bengaluru A 2.5-year-old child dies after falling into a pit dug up to install a water pipeline by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in Magadi. An FIR was registered against BWSSB engineer and contractor, reported ANI.
Apr 18, 2023 08:48 AM IST
4 dead after rice mill collapses in Haryana, several feared trapped Several rice mill workers were feared trapped under debris[3] after a three-storeyed rice mill building collapsed at Karnal.
Apr 18, 2023 08:31 AM IST Himanta Sarma 'thanks' Punjab CM for Amritpal Singh crackdown, takes dig at Arvind Kejriwal
Himanta Biswa Sarma has lauded Bhagwant Mann for the action against fugitive pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh and his outfit 'Waris Punjab De'.
Apr 18, 2023 07:54 AM IST Macron says he is aware of anger over raising retirement age: 'It was needed' French President Emmanuel Macron says he heard people's anger over raising retirement age, but insisted it was needed, reported AP.
Apr 18, 2023 07:16 AM IST
EU ambassador in Sudan assaulted at residence amid clashes "A few hours ago, the EU Ambassador in Sudan was assaulted in his own residency," top EU diplomat Josep Borrell wrote on Twitter, without detailing any injuries to the envoy.
Apr 18, 2023 06:59 AM IST Supreme Court to hear pleas on validation of same-sex marriages
The Supreme Court will begin hearing a batch of petitions on the legalisation of same-sex marriage from Tuesday.
Apr 18, 2023 06:30 AM IST Top Kremlin critic sentenced to 25 years in prison for denouncing Ukraine war A Russian court on Monday convicted top opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. of treason for publicly denouncing Moscow's war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
Apr 18, 2023 05:49 AM IST
Brazil rejects US criticism on Ukraine war views, defends ties with Russia Brazil defended ties with Russia while rejecting US criticism Tuesday after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made recent comments suggesting the West had been "encouraging" war by arming Ukraine.
Apr 18, 2023 05:27 AM IST Nearly 200 dead, 1800 wounded in Sudan clashes
Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800.