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Bombay HC Judge In News for POCSO Order: 'Impossible for Rape Accused to Gag Victim & Remove Clothes'
Justice Pushpa Ganediwala of the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court acquitted a rape accused, stating that it seemed “highly impossible for a single man to gag the victim and remove her and his clothes at the same time without any scuffle.”
AAP Leaders Will Voluntarily Court Arrest if Farmers' Protest Sites Forcibly Vacated, Says Sanjay Singh
AAP leader Sanjay Singh said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke to Bharatiya Kisan Union's (BKU) national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait who told him that the water supply to the UP Gate protest site in Ghaziabad had been cut.
BJP Woman MP Dubbed 'Homosexual' on Website, Maharashtra Min Anil Deshmukh Flays it
The minister called upon the BJP to "take action against those responsible", failing which the Maharashtra Cyber Police would step in.
If We Support Someone & They Don't Follow Rules, What's The Point: Farmer Leader on R-Day Violence
Following the violence during the farmers' tractor march on Republic Day in the national capital, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan leader VM Singh announced his union's withdrawal from the protests against the Centre's new agricultural reform laws.
CBSE to Announce Board Exam Schedule for Classes 10, 12 on Feb 2, Says Education Minister Pokhriyal
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce exam schedule for Class 10 and 12 on February 2, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said on Thursday.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Lookout Notice May be Issued for Culprits in Tractor Rally Violence; MP HC Rejects Bail Plea to Comic Munawar Faruqui and Other Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon:Lookout Notice May be Issued, Passports Seized to Corner Those Named in FIR for Tractor Rally Violence; Amit Shah to Meet Injured Cops Today; IMF's Gita Gopinath Reveals Reasons for India's Rebound t...
Red Fort Vandalism 'Most Deplorable, Anti-national Act': Delhi Police Issues Notice to Farmer Leader Darshan Pal
Noting that the vandalisation at the Red Fort on Republic Day was "the most deplorable and antinational act", the police asked Pal to submit his response within three days.
India Carried Out 5th Highest Number of Covid-19 Vaccinations Till January 26: Govt
Addressing a press conference, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that India was the fastest country to reach 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations in six days, while the US took 10 days, Spain 12, Israel 14, the UK 18, Italy 19, Germany 20 and UAE 27 d...
PM Narendra Modi to Address World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda Summit Tomorrow
More than 400 top industry leaders from across the globe will attend the session, wherein the prime minister will be speaking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution-using technology for the good of humanity.
SC Takes Strong Note of Delay on Centre's Part in Acting on Collegium's Recommendations
The apex court said that as on date 189 proposals on appointment of judges are pending and sought an update on the latest position from the government.
'Who Will Issue Warrant against You?' SC Stays Yediyurappa's Arrest in Land De-notification Case
Chief Justice SA Bobde said, "You are a sitting Chief Minister. Who will issue a warrant against you? At most, they can issue a request for you." However, the court did not stay the High Court order to restore the case. The duo were accused of not grantin...
All Delhi Govt Hospitals to Resume OPDs, Surgeries & Other Medical Services: Health Department
Delhi recorded 157 fresh COVID19 cases on Tuesday, the fifth time the daily incidences' count stood below the 200mark in January, even as the positivity rate dipped to 0.24 per cent.
Tractor Parade Violence: Twitter Suspends 550 Accounts for Engaging in Spam and Manipulation
The Delhi Police on Sunday had warned that 308 Twitter handles have been generated to create confusion over the tractor rally proposed by protesting farmers on Republic Day.
Indian Economy to Get Shot in the Arm from Union Budget 2021-22, Says Report
The world's second-most populous country has begun a huge vaccination drive and a steep fall in new coronavirus cases over the past few months is supporting a recovery in Asia's third-largest economy.
India vs England: 'If Not Now Then When?' - Jonny Bairstow Defends Being Rested for First Two India Tests
England batsman Jonny Bairstow admits it is "tricky" to miss the first two Tests against India next month but says there is no other slot to take a break.
Delhi Police to Take Legal Action Against Violent Protesters, Says Farmers Broke Pre-agreed Conditions
The Delhi Police claimed the force did all due diligence in following the conditions for the rally, but protesters began their march ahead of schedule and and resorted to violence and vandalism,leaving many police personnel injured.