Baba Ramdev crossed a red line when he claimed he could cure Covid-19 and at the same time maligned modern medicine by calling it a «stupid and bankrupt science», Indian Medical Association president Dr R V Asokan said on Monday. This is IMA's first comment since the Supreme Court's tongue lashing to Ramdev and his multibillion-dollar consumer goods empire Patanjali Ayurved last month over misleading ads. It comes a day before the top court is scheduled to hear the matter next.
Jammu and Kashmir have been dealing with ongoing rainfall that has caused destruction in various areas, including higher altitudes. Heavy rains in the valley have led to sudden floods in certain areas of Kupwara in northern Kashmir, resulting in damage to buildings and roads. Additionally, the Sarbal area of Sonamarg suffered the impact of an avalanche that occurred on Monday.
According to a recent report by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission of India encountered a four-second delay during launch. This delay was implemented as a precautionary measure to mitigate potential collisions with debris objects and satellites. The chairperson of Isro presented the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 on April 2.
The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, heard Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, responded to the court's queries, revealing that no bail application had been submitted before the trial court.
The Supreme Court issued notice on a writ petition seeking exemption from Shariat law for ex-Muslims. The plea, filed by Safiya PM from Kerala, argues for secular laws' application instead. The court deliberated on conflicting interpretations of existing statutes. The petitioner's challenge lies in accessing civil rights despite religious disaffiliation. The case raises crucial questions about the fundamental Right to Religion.
A complaint has been lodged against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his AAP associate Atishi, alleging defamation against the BJP and its members. Filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor, the media head of BJP's Delhi unit, the complaint awaits pre-summoning evidence recording, scheduled for May 4 before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal.
Congress criticizes BJP for ignoring water scarcity in Satara and Solapur. Jairam Ramesh raises concerns about various projects and infrastructure issues, questioning PM Modi's actions. BJP's promises unfulfilled.
Kalpana files Gandey bypoll nomination amid allegations. Supported by CM Champai Soren. Seat in Giridih vacant after Sarfaraz Ahmad's resignation. Claims conspiracy against Hemant Soren-led coalition. Political journey starts at JMM foundation day celebration.
Smriti Irani filed her nomination papers for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. She expressed confidence that the people will bless the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections. Amethi will participate in the voting process during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20.
Speaking at an event in Delhi's Kirori Mal College, Jaishankar emphasized that India's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission have had a significant impact on the way Indians are perceived abroad. The minister highlighted that India's technological achievements, particularly the Chandrayaan-3 mission and Covid management, have been among the most impactful things done by the country in the past decade.
Congress announces Lok Sabha candidates from Punjab, finalizing 12 out of 13 seats. Changes made in candidate selection and MP shifts as Punjab gears up for June 1 elections.
Sunita and Atishi met Kejriwal in jail to discuss education, water, and women's aid. Aam Aadmi Party faced challenges with jail authority and EC's ban on their campaign song.
Indian Coast Guard has seized 86 kg of drugs worth Rs 600 crore from a Pakistani boat and arrested 14 persons on board the vessel off the Gujarat coast, the maritime security agency said on Sunday. In March, the Indian Coast Guard apprehended six Pakistani nationals along with narcotics worth Rs 480 crores off Porbandar coast.
Former AP CM Naidu criticized YSRCP's 'Nava Mosalu' manifesto at a Kurnool meeting, questioning its impact. People faced debt due to Jagan Reddy's promises. The parties are gearing up for the May 13 elections in Andhra Pradesh.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Congress lacks direction and vision and has been making «wrong decisions that will eventually lead to destruction.» The remarks came after Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned. Lovely's discontentment stems partly from the Congress' decision to form an alliance with the AAP, a move that he claims the Delhi Congress unit opposed.
The Supreme Court on Sunday questioned the West Bengal government's determination to challenge the Calcutta High Court's order for a CBI investigation into claims of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. It further questioned why the government was interested in safeguarding the guilty and TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh. The matter has been adjourned till July.
Delhi Police filed an FIR over a doctored video of Amit Shah's speech advocating reservation abolition. The Special Cell plans nationwide arrests following complaints of creating disharmony among communities for public order issues.
Union home minister Amit Shah, at a rally in Ahmedabad on Sunday – and later in rallies in western Uttar Pradesh -- said PM Narendra Modi has guaranteed people that as long as the BJP is in power, nobody would be allowed to tamper with reservation for members of the SC, ST and OBC communities.