Pak court sentences Imran Khan to three years in prison in Toshakhana case

A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced Imran Khan to three years in prison in a corruption case in which the embattled former prime minister is accused of profiting from selling expensive state gifts when he was in power. Additional Judge Humayun Dilawar of the Islamabad-based district and sessions judge also imposed Rs100,000… Continue reading Pak court sentences Imran Khan to three years in prison in Toshakhana case

Case filed against NCC cadet who whacked juniors during training session

Police have registered a case against a cadet of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) after a viral video showed him mercilessly thrashing some junior cadets during a physical training session at a college in Maharashtra’s Thane city, an official said on Saturday. The case was registered against the student under Indian Penal Code (IPC)… Continue reading Case filed against NCC cadet who whacked juniors during training session

Rahul calls on Lalu Yadav after SC stays his defamation case conviction

After the Supreme Court cleared the decks for his return as an MP by putting a stay on his conviction in the ‘Modi’ surname case, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday called on former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch, Lalu Prasad Yadav, in the national capital. In a tweet,… Continue reading Rahul calls on Lalu Yadav after SC stays his defamation case conviction

HC permits virtual production of Yasin Malik in terror funding case

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed that separatist leader Yasin Malik be virtually produced before it from jail in connection with the NIA’s plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case. Allowing an application by the jail superintendent citing security concerns, a bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul said… Continue reading HC permits virtual production of Yasin Malik in terror funding case

SC rejects YES Bank founder Rana Kapoor’s bail in money laundering case

The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday rejected bail plea of YES Bank’s founder Rana Kapoor in connection with a money laundering case, saying the case had “rocked the entire banking system”. The court also questioned why the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is taking so long to investigate the Rs 3,642-crore YES Bank scam. … Continue reading SC rejects YES Bank founder Rana Kapoor’s bail in money laundering case

NIA files supplementary charge sheet against 4 in PFI Patna case: Official

The National Investigation Agency has filed a supplementary charge sheet against four arrested cadres of the Popular Front of India in a case related to the “unlawful and anti-national activities” of the proscribed outfit in Bihar, an official said on Friday. The fresh charge sheet has been filed in the NIA Special Court,… Continue reading NIA files supplementary charge sheet against 4 in PFI Patna case: Official

India’s success case study in using technology to transform lives: MoS IT

Minister of State for Information and Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday said India’s success is a case study in using technology to transform citizens’ lives and underscored that digital India framework boosted the confidence of a whole new generation of young Indians, a press release said. Addressing World Bank Digital Economy Conclave 2023… Continue reading India’s success case study in using technology to transform lives: MoS IT

Allahabad HC issues notice to SP leader Azam Khan in hate speech case

After hearing the appeal, Justice Raj Beer Singh fixed September 27 as the next date of hearing in the case | File Photo: ANI The Allahabad High Court on Thursday issued a notice to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in a 2019 hate speech case and directed that the record of the trial court… Continue reading Allahabad HC issues notice to SP leader Azam Khan in hate speech case

Another student dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota, 19th case this year

Representational image: ANI A student, who was preparing for medical entrance exams, died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota, reported India Today. The deceased, identified as Manjot Singh (18), was from Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur. He had arrived in Kota earlier this year and was enrolled with a coaching centre to prepare for NEET.  … Continue reading Another student dies by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota, 19th case this year

HC to hear on Aug 7 plea to virtually produce Yasin Malik in funding case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday listed for hearing on August 7 a plea for virtual production of separatist leader Yasin Malik from jail in connection with the NIA’s plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case. The application by the jail superintendent was adjourned after a bench of Justices… Continue reading HC to hear on Aug 7 plea to virtually produce Yasin Malik in funding case