ulwinder Kaur, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable who gained national attention for allegedly hitting actor-turned-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday, comes from a family of farmers who have consistently supported the farm protests. Additionally, some of Kulwinder's relatives serve in the armed forces, and two of her uncles—her father's elder brothers—fought in the 1965 war against Pakistan.
CISF constable Kulwinder Kaur was charged with «voluntarily causing hurt» and «wrongful restraint» in an FIR registered by Mohali police on Friday, following allegations that she confronted and slapped actor and newly elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport. After Kangana's complaint, Kulwinder was suspended by the CISF. In response, she received support from various individuals and organizations, some of whom offered monetary and legal assistance in case of her arrest or dismissal from service.
Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has invoked the case of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal getting bail to campaign ahead of India's general elections, as he complained before the Supreme Court about the mistreatment meted to him in jail. During his appearance on Thursday before a five-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa in a case related to amendments to the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman complained of the “victimisation” that he faced since his ouster from power in April 2022.
Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized the need for strong institutionalization of arbitration to prevent dominance by a self-perpetuating clique. He spoke at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, urging India and othe rnations to promote a culture of commercial arbitration. The CJI also pointed out that arbitration is no longer just an «alternative» of dispute resolution but has become the preferred approach for seeking commercial justice.
«Over the last decade, we have focused on qualitative changes in the education sector. This is reflected in the QS World University Rankings. Compliments to the students, faculty and institutions for their hard work and dedication. In this term, we want to do even more to boost research and innovation,» said PM Modi in a post on X.
The meeting, held at the Central Hall of the old Parliament Building, was attended by NDA MPs and senior alliance leaders, including chief ministers. The main dais featured prominent NDA leaders, including Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Anupriya Patel, and Pawan Kalyan, alongside senior BJP leaders. The NDA currently holds 293 seats in Lok Sabha, comfortably surpassing the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member house.
Li Jiaqi from Shandong province arrested in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for lacking a visa. Authorities seized a map of China, a mobile phone, and three small stone statues. Arrest made under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, and Li is being interrogated about the purpose of his visit to India.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expresses unwavering support for PM Modi at NDA parliamentary meeting, criticizes Congress-led opposition bloc for lack of contribution.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated Narendra Modi on his 're-election' as the Prime Minister of India following the Lok Sabha elections. In response, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to his friend «Tulsi Bhai».
India adds Bihar's Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries to Ramsar list, ranking joint third globally with China. UK leads with 175 sites, followed by Mexico with 144.
