Tamil Nadu Minister for Electricity and Prohibition and Excise V Senthil Balaji addressing the media at Secretariat in Chennai. The Minister who's dealing with money-laundering expenses within the cash-for-jobs rip-off, mentioned on July 26, 2023 within the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) doesn't have the ability to hunt his police custody.| Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

ED does not have the power to seek police remand, Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji argues in Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who's dealing with money-laundering expenses within the cash-for-jobs rip-off, mentioned on Wednesday within the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) doesn't have the ability to hunt his police custody.

NCW chief meets victims of sexual violence in Manipur

The National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson made a quiet go to to Manipur this week to satisfy two of the three victims of the sexual violence on May 4, once they had been stripped and paraded and certainly one of them was raped in Thoubal. A video clip of the violence that surfaced final week had sparked huge outrage.

Transgender persons can avail of any of quota benefits available to the marginalised, government tells SC

The Centre has instructed the Supreme Court that transgender individuals can avail of any of the prevailing 50% reservation in admissions and authorities jobs already accessible to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Socially and Educationally Backward Communities (SEBC) throughout the nation.

Allahabad HC extends stay on ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque premises till Thursday

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday stayed the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque premises until Thursday (July 27) whereas orally expressing “strong doubts” concerning the work.

Opposition parties to wear black dresses in Parliament on Thursday

Leaders of the opposition events have urged all their MPs to put on black costume on Thursday as they meet within the chamber of the chief of opposition within the morning.

PM Modi to visit Sikar in Rajasthan on Thursday, to inaugurate development projects

He can even dedicate 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSK) to the nation and launch “Urea Gold”. Modi can even tackle a public assembly in Sikar; PM to launch Rs 17,000 crore to eight.5 crore PM-KISAN beneficiaries on the Sikar occasion

Citing FATF, Centre urges Supreme Court to let S.K. Mishra continue as Enforcement Directorate chief

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to listen to on July 27 an pressing utility moved by the Centre to permit Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra to proceed in workplace until October 15.

BMC declares holiday for schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday as IMD issues ‘red alert’

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday declared a vacation for all authorities and personal faculties and faculties on July 27 after the IMD issued a “red alert” for the metropolis.

Heavy rains in isolated places in Rajasthan

According to the spokesperson of the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, gentle to average rains and heavy rains are anticipated at one or two locations in Kota, Udaipur and Jaipur divisions on Thursday as nicely resulting from lively monsoon in most components.

Parts of Delhi get moderate to heavy rainfall, IMD issues yellow alert for Thursday

Parts of Delhi recorded average to heavy rain Wednesday morning resulting in waterlogging and disruption in street site visitors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of average rain through the day. A yellow alert has been issued for Thursday. 

Suryakumar seeks course correction in ODIs; Kishan and Samson to battle for wicketkeeper’s slot

Suryakumar Yadav might be aiming to enhance his 50-over credentials whereas Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are more likely to audition for the wicketkeeper’s slot when India play a three-match ODI sequence towards the West Indies, starting in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday.

Lok Sabha passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Amidst pandemonium, the Lok Sabha handed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill on July 26, with none adjustments from the model first launched on March 29. The contentious Bill was launched to amend the Forest Conservation Act, 1980.

UNESCO endorses banning smartphones from schools

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned towards an uncritical rush towards embrace of digital merchandise in academic settings, noting that “there is little robust evidence on digital technology’s added value in education” and that “a lot of the evidence comes from those trying to sell it”.

Ex-intel officer says the U.S. is hiding info on alien craft

The U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects, a former Air Force intelligence officer testified Wednesday to Congress. The Pentagon has denied his claims.

Sports Ministry clears Indian men’s and women’s football teams’ participation in Asian Cup

The Sports Ministry on Wednesday cleared the decks for Indian males's and ladies's soccer groups' participation within the AFC Asian Cup by enjoyable its choice standards. Indian soccer groups' return to the continental showpiece for the primary time in 9 years would supply a giant enhance to the gamers' morale, All India Football Federation (AIFF) chief Kalyan Chaubey mentioned on July 26.

World Cup 2023 | Marquee India-Pakistan match could be rescheduled to October 14, fans face logistical nightmare

The blockbuster India-Pakistan contest in the upcoming ODI World Cup might be superior by a day to October 14 as a result of opening day of Navratri celebrations in Ahmedabad, a growth which can result in logistical nightmare for the followers.