The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a public flogging incident involving a couple in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district, allegedly carried out by a local TMC leader.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police regarding a plea from Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging the legality of his arrest in connection with an assault case filed by Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.
The Sensex surged by 443 points, closing at a new all-time high of 79,476.19, while the Nifty climbed 131.35 points to 24,141.95, both reaching fresh lifetime highs on Monday. Key contributors to the rally included Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys.
The court also ordered Gokhale to issue a public apology on social media and in a leading national newspaper, with the apology remaining on his social media handle for at least six months. The compliance deadline is eight weeks.
Recently, the Karnataka Police filed a chargesheet under the POCSO Act, alleging offenses including sexual assault and harassment. Earlier, the High Court had barred Yediyurappa's arrest, citing his stature. Yediyurappa denies the allegations, vowing to contest them legally.
Ajit Pawar emphasised that this initiative is part of the government's broader agenda to promote gender equality and support women’s economic independence. The scheme is expected to benefit thousands of women across the state, contributing to their financial security and overall well-being.
In an early morning incident, an under-construction wall collapsed in Vasant Vihar, southwest Delhi, potentially trapping several labourers. Rescue teams, including NDRF, DDMA, fire, and police personnel, are actively working to free those trapped.
Heavy rains in Delhi have disrupted metro services, leading to the closure of the Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25 Metro Station and suspension of the shuttle service between Delhi Aerocity Metro Station and Terminal 1-IGI Airport.
Despite the overall positive trend, 11 of the 30 Sensex shares traded down, with notable losers including UltraTech Cements, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, and Axis Bank. The market remains robust, but elevated valuations and a weak broader market trend suggest caution.
In a highly anticipated event, President Joe Biden and Donald Trump squared off in the first general election debate of the 2024 season in Atlanta. This debate marked a historic first, with both candidates being the oldest contenders to face off and CNN hosting its first presidential debate.
The President welcomed the new members of the 18th Lok Sabha and acknowledged the returning members' renewed enthusiasm. She noted the favorable current conditions for India and stressed the global attention on the decisions and policies made by the Indian Government and Parliament.
Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary's call to replace the Sengol with the Constitution in the Lok Sabha has led to a heated debate. While BJP leaders accuse Chaudhary of disrespecting Indian culture, opposition leaders argue that the Constitution better represents India's democratic values.
On the first day of the Maharashtra Assembly's monsoon session, Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray met unexpectedly and exchanged words in a lift. Despite past tensions, the leaders engaged in friendly conversation.
President Murmu expressed confidence in her government's decade-long track record, reinforced by a third consecutive term mandate. Her speech outlines ambitious economic and social policies, setting the agenda for future parliamentary sessions focused on advancing national development goals.
President Droupadi Murmu delivered her first presidential address to the joint session of Parliament after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. The session also marked the beginning of the 18th Lok Sabha and the re-election of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker.
Benchmark indices experienced a downturn in early trade on Thursday due to weak trends in Asian markets and foreign fund outflows. The BSE Sensex declined by 149.41 points after hitting a new all-time high, while the Nifty dipped by 47.45 points.
A viral video shows Sania Kumari narrowly escaping a lightning strike while making a reel on a terrace in Sitamarhi, Bihar. Amid heavy rainfall, she was dancing on her neighbor's roof when lightning struck nearby. Fortunately, she was unharmed.
Heavy rainfall in Delhi brought much-needed relief from the recent heatwave, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more showers throughout the day. The rain is expected to continue in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Gurugram.
President Luis Arce confronted Zuniga in the government palace and replaced the heads of the armed forces. Zuniga claimed Arce had asked him to stage the coup to boost his popularity, a claim Arce has not addressed. The situation underscores the ongoing political and economic tensions in Bolivia.
The 96-year-old leader, LK Advani, is being treated for age-related conditions. Advani has had a significant impact on Indian politics, serving as Home Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and BJP National President. He was recently conferred with the Bharat Ratna.
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