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Don’t reduce soldiers’ family pension, PIL pleads in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union government on a PIL questioning the irrational reduction in family pension for a deceased ex-serviceman who retired from the armed forces between 38 to 42 years with many unfulfilled family obligations.

3 Raj Bhawan officials secure anticipatory bail

Three officials from the Raj Bhavan went to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's (CMM) court on Tuesday and obtained anticipatory bail for a case filed against them. A case was filed against the three officials from the Raj Bhavan for allegedly restraining a w
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3 Raj Bhawan officials secure anticipatory bail

Three officials from the Raj Bhavan went to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's (CMM) court on Tuesday and obtained anticipatory bail for a case filed against them. A case was filed against the three officials from the Raj Bhavan for allegedly restraining a woman, who accused West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose of molestation.

PM Modi was preparing 'communal pitch' but we refused to play on it: Cong

The Congress alleged on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been engaging in polarization during the election and creating a 'communal pitch'. However, the Congress chose not to engage in that and instead focused on its 'paach nyay' agenda. Congres
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PM Modi was preparing 'communal pitch' but we refused to play on it: Cong

The Congress alleged on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been engaging in polarization during the election and creating a 'communal pitch'. However, the Congress chose not to engage in that and instead focused on its 'paach nyay' agenda. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh's attack came over Modi's remarks in an interview with PTI.

Vice President Dhankhar likely to represent India at Raisi's funeral: Sources

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a helicopter crash, according to sources. A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday. The Iranian president, the c
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Vice President Dhankhar likely to represent India at Raisi's funeral: Sources

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is expected to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who passed away in a helicopter crash, according to sources. A one-day state mourning is being observed across India on Tuesday. The Iranian president, the country's foreign minister, and several other officials were discovered deceased on Monday.

India's global travel & tourism index rank up at 39th: WEF index

India's rank on the WEF's travel & tourism development index 2024 has improved to 39th place, with global tourism activities returning to pre-pandemic levels. India is ranked highest in South Asia and among the lower-middle-income economies, even though the U
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India's global travel & tourism index rank up at 39th: WEF index

India's rank on the WEF's travel & tourism development index 2024 has improved to 39th place, with global tourism activities returning to pre-pandemic levels. India is ranked highest in South Asia and among the lower-middle-income economies, even though the US topped the list. Spain, Japan, France, and Australia are ranked among the top five countries in the 2024 list.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

PM Modi paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on social media on his 33rd death anniversary. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi paid homage at Veer Bhumi in Delhi. Rajiv Gandhi became India's youngest Prime Minister at 40 a
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary

PM Modi paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on social media on his 33rd death anniversary. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi paid homage at Veer Bhumi in Delhi. Rajiv Gandhi became India's youngest Prime Minister at 40 after his mother Indira Gandhi's assassination in a suicide bombing in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

'PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh': Kapil Sibal slams money laundering law

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claimed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) actually stands for «Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Ankh» (PM's glare) and has nothing to do with money laundering. «PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lak Aankh. It has not
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'PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh': Kapil Sibal slams money laundering law

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claimed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) actually stands for «Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Ankh» (PM's glare) and has nothing to do with money laundering. «PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lak Aankh. It has nothing to do with Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It means you can send them over to ED who can do whatever they wish to do,» Sibal said in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI.

With temperatures remaining above 45 degrees Celsius, parts of north India reel under severe heatwave conditions

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon. The crippling heat strained low-income households, which often hav
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With temperatures remaining above 45 degrees Celsius, parts of north India reel under severe heatwave conditions

Temperatures remained above 45 degrees Celsius in large parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh, affecting daily life as many chose to remain indoors in the afternoon. The crippling heat strained low-income households, which often have poor access to water and cooling, and tested the endurance of outdoor workers toiling in the searing sun, forcing them to take frequent breaks.

PM Modi says 'INDI alliance discredited, dejected' after Phase 5, expresses gratitude to voters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that the INDI alliance is «discredited and dejected,» while expressing gratitude to all who voted in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20. He emphasized that the people of India have c
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PM Modi says 'INDI alliance discredited, dejected' after Phase 5, expresses gratitude to voters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that the INDI alliance is «discredited and dejected,» while expressing gratitude to all who voted in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20. He emphasized that the people of India have chosen to support a strong National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre.

Delhi HC reduces life sentence of five Jaish E Mohammad members to 10 years

A division bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain disposed of the five appeals by modifying the period of the sentence. The life imprisonment has been reduced to a ten-year jail term.
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Delhi HC reduces life sentence of five Jaish E Mohammad members to 10 years

A division bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain disposed of the five appeals by modifying the period of the sentence. The life imprisonment has been reduced to a ten-year jail term.

Soren involved in land scam, tried to alter records: ED to SC

Enforcement Directorate provides evidence in Supreme Court of Hemant Soren's land acquisition and power misuse. Soren contests Jharkhand HC with representation by Kapil Sibal.
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Soren involved in land scam, tried to alter records: ED to SC

Enforcement Directorate provides evidence in Supreme Court of Hemant Soren's land acquisition and power misuse. Soren contests Jharkhand HC with representation by Kapil Sibal.

SC stays big hotel project in forested area of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court stays hotel project at Jilling Estate due to ecological concerns. Birendra Singh challenges HC's approval, citing lack of environmental clearance for construction on 20,000 sq ft forested area. Petition aims to protect fragile ecology.
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SC stays big hotel project in forested area of Uttarakhand

Supreme Court stays hotel project at Jilling Estate due to ecological concerns. Birendra Singh challenges HC's approval, citing lack of environmental clearance for construction on 20,000 sq ft forested area. Petition aims to protect fragile ecology.

Jagannath a 'Modi bhakt', says BJP's Puri pick, sparks outrage

BJP's candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Jagannath a 'bhakt of Modi' during a campaign trip. Opposition demands apology, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes the statement, and Delhi CM joins the outcry. Patra clarif
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Jagannath a 'Modi bhakt', says BJP's Puri pick, sparks outrage

BJP's candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Jagannath a 'bhakt of Modi' during a campaign trip. Opposition demands apology, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes the statement, and Delhi CM joins the outcry. Patra clarifies the remark as unintentional and emphasizes unity as devotees of Jagannath.

ICMR slams BHU's Covaxin study, says it wasn't part of it

Indian Council of Medical Research criticizes a recently-published study on Covaxin's safety analysis for poor methodology. The study wrongly acknowledges ICMR. Director Rajiv Bahl clarifies the lack of comparison group for side effects attribution. Nearly on
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ICMR slams BHU's Covaxin study, says it wasn't part of it

Indian Council of Medical Research criticizes a recently-published study on Covaxin's safety analysis for poor methodology. The study wrongly acknowledges ICMR. Director Rajiv Bahl clarifies the lack of comparison group for side effects attribution. Nearly one-third of Covaxin recipients reported adverse events. ICMR warns of legal action for unapproved acknowledgements.

Centre's lens on unapproved antibiotic combos, asks states to monitor availability

Centre requests states for licensed antibiotics. Study finds banned drugs still sold, with sales rising. Pharma firms promote new components to bypass rules, impacting resistance. CDSCO banned 26 antibiotic combinations in 2018, but many remain. Some FDCs lac
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Centre's lens on unapproved antibiotic combos, asks states to monitor availability

Centre requests states for licensed antibiotics. Study finds banned drugs still sold, with sales rising. Pharma firms promote new components to bypass rules, impacting resistance. CDSCO banned 26 antibiotic combinations in 2018, but many remain. Some FDCs lack CDSCO approval, raising concerns about state-level decisions lacking expertise.

MCC violations: EC drags it feet in some cases, acts cautiously

The Election Commission swiftly acted on complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for violating electoral laws and model code of conduct (MCC). BJP, CPI, and CPI(ML) also filed complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll panel sen
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MCC violations: EC drags it feet in some cases, acts cautiously

The Election Commission swiftly acted on complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for violating electoral laws and model code of conduct (MCC). BJP, CPI, and CPI(ML) also filed complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll panel sent notices to Kharge and BJP chief J P Nadda for responses.

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