India
No Requirement for AG's Consent to Initiate Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings, Says SC
It made this observation while rejecting activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan's plea that he was proceeded against without the consent of the country's top law officer.
'Judges' Magnanimity Can’t Be Weakness Against Attack on Judiciary': Why SC Held Prashant Bhushan Guilty of Contempt
The court said Bhushan’s tweets were “based on the distorted facts” as he made wild allegations against the present and last three CJIs which were “undoubtedly false, malicious and scandalous.”
New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown to stamp out coronavirus outbreak
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a lockdown in the country's biggest city on Friday in response to the first national coronavirus outbreak in months, sticking with a "go early, go hard" approach she said has proven effective.
Deficient Rains, Extreme Events, Regional Variations: Why This ‘Normal’ Monsoon Is Not So Normal
In northwest India, the rainfall deficit stands at 21 per cent. In contrast, rainfall in the south peninsular region has been was 23 per cent above normal.
Three-day-old Baby Dies After Covid-19 Sample Collection in Tripura; Probe Ordered
The baby was born to a coronavirus positive woman in Agartala Government Medical College Hospital and doctors decided to test him for Covid-19.
Exclusive: U.S. recruits scientists abroad for COVID-19 vaccine trials, pledges access to supply
The Trump administration’s coronavirus vaccine project is recruiting scientists in South Africa and Latin America to help test possible vaccines in U.S. backed clinical trials, pledging to ease their countries’ access to any successful products, Reuters h...
Kozhikode Plane Crash: Five-member Inquiry Panel Formed, Report Expected in Five Months
Captain SS Chahar, a former designated examiner on B737NG (aircraft), will be the investigator-in-charge to inquire into the circumstances of the August 8 accident.
PM Modi Unveils Faceless Tax Assessment Scheme; Here's All You Need to Know
The Centre has put faceless assessment and taxpayers charter in place from today, while faceless appeal service will come in force from September 25.
India Cannot Keep Depending on Foreign Govts for Defence Supplies, Self-reliance Key: Rajnath Singh
Singh made the comments after launching a number of new products brought out by several defence public sector undertakings and the Ordnance Factory Board
Civil Society Bodies, Academicians to Come Together for Virtual Janta Parliament to Discuss Covid-19 Crisis
At a press briefing, the civil rights organisation members elaborated on different topics they will be covering through the week from August 16 to 21.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Asks Officials to Create Awareness about His Govt's Work
The major 119 schemes, worth Rs 3,516 crore, which Kumar inaugurated, included Bangraghat bridge in Gopalganj district.
Bengaluru Clashes: K'taka Orders Magisterial Probe, Will Recover Losses to Public Assets from Rioters
The imposition of Section 144 of CrPC, which prohibits the assembly of four or more people in public, in areas under DJ Halli and KG Halli police station limits has been extended till 6am on August 15. These two stations bore the brunt of the violence.
BJP MLA Alleges Manhandling by Cops in Aligarh, Party Workers Protest outside Police Station
BJP MLA from Iglas, Rajkumar Sahyogi, alleged that he was manhandled at Gounda Police station where he went to protest against a case filed against a VHP member.
Isuzu Motors Ties Up With TVS Autmobile Solutions to Unveil Vehicle Service Facility in Ahmedabad
The newly-formed MyTVS service facility will offer a variety of services to customers that include body/accidental repairs for brands others than Isuzu Motors, quick service, speed wash and more.
Indian Football: Delhi-based Sudeva FC Get Corporate Entry in I-League 2020-21
Sudeva FC got the corporate entry into the I-Leaguefor the upcoming season, bringing Delhi football back on the map.
Delhi HC Allows Minor Rape Victim to Terminate 22-week Pregnancy
The high court clarified however that this will be subject to reports of further blood tests, required to assess if there is any additional risk to the girl.
