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Over 6.62 lakh hit by floods in Assam; toll rises to 9
According to the officials of Assam State Disaster Management Authority, at least 6,62,385 people, including 1,25,491 children and 2,44,216 women, have been affected and nearly 8,260 houses have been either partially and completely damaged in 1,414 villages across 27 districts.
SC uses extraordinary powers to free Rajiv Gandhi killing case convict Perarivalan
A bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai, and A.S. Bopanna said: "In the exceptional facts and circumstances of this case, in exercise of our power under Article 142 of the Constitution, we direct that the appellant is deemed to have served the sentence in connection with crime... The Appellant, who is on bail, is set at liberty forthwith."
US Tibet envoy in Dharamsala to meet Dalai Lama, Tibetan leaders
The visit signifies US support for the cause of Tibet and also to promote dialogue between Beijing and the Dalai Lama. The Special Coordinator arrived at the CTA secretariat on the first leg of her two-day engagements in McLeodganj -- a small and quaint hill station on the suburbs of Dharamsala overlooking the Himalayas and Tibet.
Gyanvapi case hearing deferred due to lawyer's strike
A petition seeking demolition of a wall and removal of debris for a fresh survey had been moved by the Hindu petitioners and was scheduled to be heard on Wednesday. Both the Supreme Court and Varanasi court had taken important decisions in the case on Tuesday.
Action against illegal encroachment to continue, Delhi govt seeks report
According to sources, the encroachments will be removed at Keshopur village in west Delhi and around the civil lines area in ward no 83-N. Apart from Keshopur, the bulldozers are expected to roll in the jurisdiction of Sultanpuri police station area. As per an official document, the drive will be carried out from the 'peer baba majar' (flood drain) to 908 old bus terminal fish market Sultanpuri
Gyanvapi mosque row: AIMPLB legal team to extend assistance to Muslim side
A source said that since the matter is being heard by the court, the Board's legal team would extend all the necessary assistance to the Muslim side. The meeting lasted around two hours during which 45 members of the AIMPLB interacted virtually.
After Delhi, Punjab farmers gather on Chandigarh borders over demands
Their other prominent demands include minimum support price for the purchase of maize, basmati, and moong (pulses) that the government has assured, ending staggered paddy cultivation from June 18, and that prepaid electricity meters not be installed. They threatened to break the barricades set up on borders on Wednesday to march to the Chief Minister's residence in Chandigarh if their demands are not met.
Mundka fire: Building owner, 2 others sent to 1-day police custody
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sameer Sharma said their custody was of vital importance. "We need to take blood samples of Goyal brothers. We also need to know about the background and company details," the DCP said.
Amarnath pilgrims should have hassle free Darshan: Amit Shah
Reviewing the preparedness for this annual pilgrimage at a meeting here, he directed that arrangements should be made for all essential facilities including movement, lodging, electricity, water, communication, and healthcare of the pilgrims.
Gyanvapi mosque survey: Varanasi court removes Ajay Mishra as Advocate Commissioner
Vishal Singh has been elevated to the post of Advocate Commissioner. Meanwhile, the court has granted two days' time to the advocate commissioner to file the report on the video survey.
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