Justice Yashwant Varma resigned from the Allahabad High Court, alleging procedural unfairness by a judges' inquiry committee. He questioned the committee's handling of charges related to unaccounted burnt cash found at his residence, stating he was forced to withdraw as his participation would legitimize an unjust process. Videos of the fire incident at his home became crucial evidence.
A fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's Delhi residence revealed partially burnt high-denomination currency notes, sparking a high-level judicial and governmental probe. A fireman's remark about Gandhi on the notes, captured on video, highlighted the incident's gravity. The discovery led to swift action, with the Delhi Police Commissioner briefing the Chief Justice and a report sent to the Union Home Ministry.
Supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign withdrew support, including two congressmen who chaired his campaign and two senators who endorsed his bid.
The crew completed a splashdown off the coast of San Diego
A 93-strong expedition team was exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea when the island «appeared.» The available nautical charts mark it as a danger zone
Authorities would only consider intervention in case of damage to infrastructure or an oil spill, Navy Commander Ivo Vark says
According to sources cited by the channel, the agenda for the talks will likely be approved by the US and Iran through representatives for Pakistan
The Russian top diplomat says the Kiev regime has ignored both EU demands and its own Constitution
Artemis II has made their successful return to Earth after ten days in space, touching down in the Pacific Friday evening with all four astronauts safe and healthy.
The heroic group could be seen smashing their way through the window as they attempted to prize open the security shutter of the shop on Edgware Road with batons in the early hours of Thursday.
The US President's threatening rhetoric came shortly after Vice President JD Vance jetted off from Washington for in-person negotiations with Iranian officials in Pakistan.
The two teenagers in the blue car were declared dead at the scene, while four people who were travelling in the minibus were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The 28-year-old makeup mogul has arrived in the desert of Indio, California on day 1 of the highly-anticipated festival wearing a profane top featuring pal Justin Bieber.
Artemis II has made their successful return to Earth after ten days in space, touching down in the Pacific Friday evening with all four astronauts safe and healthy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov says a draft resolution earlier submitted jointly with China is «all we’ve put forward»
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan’s Kuomintang chairwoman and stressed his willingness to pursue peaceful relations Read Full Article at RT.com
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are returning to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California Read Full Article at RT.com
Justice Yashwant Varma resigned, avoiding a parliamentary removal debate. His resignation follows a probe into a large cash discovery at his official residence. An inquiry committee corroborated the findings and the subsequent mysterious disappearance of the money. This incident intensified discussions on judicial integrity and judge appointments.
Women voters demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, achieving record-breaking turnout and outperforming male voters in all three regions. Kerala saw the widest gender gap, with women's participation significantly boosting overall polling. This surge highlights women's growing political engagement and their importance to electoral outcomes.
Family members of Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been murdered along the Highway of Tears gathered in Prince George, B.C., to witness the unveiling of a monument called the Pillar of Hope.
A NASA spokesperson says Isaacman will continue to meet with the heads of all international space agencies with which the organization collaborates aboard the space station
Donald Trump called this criterion of a good deal with Iran «that's 99%»
The ministry also confirmed the arrival of an Iranian delegation in Islamabad
A spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry says that firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India next month, following a productive meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The discussions focused on bilateral ties, including trade, critical minerals, defense, and the Quad. Efforts are also under way to schedule a Quad foreign ministers' meeting around Rubio's visit.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal discussed supply chain issues, particularly food, with UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain officials. He emphasized regional peace amid tensions and thanked Gulf nations for supporting the large Indian diaspora. Discussions also covered UAE's logistics solutions to counter disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, vital for India's global trade.
Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to Brigadier by the Indian Army following his acquittal in the Malegaon blast case. The Armed Forces Tribunal had previously halted his retirement, ordering a review of his promotion request. Purohit, arrested in 2008 and released on bail in 2017, argued that the prolonged trial unfairly impacted his career progression.
The Supreme Court has ruled that differential dearness benefit increases for serving employees and pensioners are arbitrary. Inflation impacts both equally, making a 14% DA hike for serving staff and only 11% DR for retirees discriminatory. The court stated that while financial constraints can justify implementation delays, unequal benefit rates violate the right to equality.
