The Supreme Court will hear actor Sanjay Dutt's review petition against his sentence and conviction. Dutt had sought a review of his five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai blast case.
In what can only be a clear defence of his beleaguered Cabinet colleague, I&B minister Manish Tewari says the government holds the Supreme Court in the highest esteem and is duty-bound to clarify anything that has been asked of the apex court. Tewari, however,...
After the Supreme Court rapped law minister for interfering in the CBI's probe into the coal block allocation scam, Ashwani Kumar has been evasive about the latest development. He has been dodging direct questions regarding his involvement in the coal scam pro...
A day after the Supreme Court made scathing remarks about the government's interference in the coal scam probe report, Attorney General GE Vahanavati meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The apex court had yesterday pulled up the CBI for sharing the probe repo...
After the Supreme Court's scathing observation on the conduct of the law minister as well as the officials in Prime Minister's office over the coal scam probe, the Opposition and the Left have united in their demand for the resignation of Ashwani Kumar. Now, t...
In a crucial verdict today, the Supreme Court has given its nod for the nuclear plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. The verdict was on a petition seeking stay on the nuclear plant.
It's a crucial day for the nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu as the Supreme Court will give its verdict on a petition that seeks to halt the project.
It's a crucial day for the nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu as the Supreme Court will give its verdict on a petition that seeks to halt the project.
Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, who is under intense pressure after the Supreme Court's observations on Centre's vetting of CBI report on coalgate, has kept mum over whether he will resign from the post.
Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan addresses the media on SC observations on the coalgate scam. The Supreme Court slammed the government saying that vetting CBI's report on coal block allocation was a massive breach of trust.
The Supreme Court has left the matter of probe into the Italian marines case in the Centre's hands, which means that it would be okay with the NIA taking up investigation.
The NIA is all set to probe the Italian marines case. The Italian government's plea has been dismissed. This comes as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling that the Centre will have the final say in who will investigate the marines case.
External affairs minister Salman Khurshid speaks on the Italian marines case, says it does not matter whether NIA or CBI probes the case, whatever the court orders, will be followed.
Accusing the Centre and the states of not taking any action against the acid attackers and not taking enough steps to prevent such attacks on women, the Supreme Court has ordered a detailed report. The court has also threatened to ban the sale of acid if the c...
The Supreme Court's decision on whether terror convict Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's death row can be commuted to life sentence would set a precedent for similar cases facing delay.
The Supreme Court will give its judgement on whether terror convict Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's death sentence can be changed to life imprisonment. The convict had demanded that his death sentence be changed to life imprisonment because of the inordinate delay...
Daniel Mancini, Italian Ambassador to India, is now free to travel abroad with the Supreme Court lifting the travel ban imposed on him in the row over return of marines accused of killing Indian fishermen.
The Supreme Court has lifted the restraining order on Italian Ambassador Daniel Mancini over the row on return of marines accused of killing Indian fishermen.
The Supreme Court has questioned states for not filing an affidavit on violence against women. Earlier, the court had taken suo motu cognisance on the Taran Taran case.
The Supreme Court has dismissed Novartis' plea for patenting its cancer drug. The significant judgement means that a cheaper version of the Glivec drug will continue to be manufactured in India.
The Supreme Court has rejected Swiss pharma giant Novartis' plea to patent its blood cancer drug, Glivec, in India, thereby paving way for continued production of generic version of the drug by Indian companies.
After the Supreme Court passed its verdict regarding the illegal possession of arms and ammunitions in the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts case, support has poured in for Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who has been sentenced to five years in jail. But the people who lost...
While actor Sanjay Dutt has been sentenced to five-year jail for his involvement in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, actors Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Neelam, Tabu and Sonali Bendre also face imprisonment for the 1998 blackbuck shooting case in Rajasthan. It seem...
BJP president Rajnath Singh says that the Opposition played an important role in the return of Italian marines to stand trial in India. According to him, it was the government's failure to stand strong that led to the Italian marines running away in the first ...
Reacting to the news of return of the Italian marines, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy says the government took very strong steps against the Italian government which led to their capitulation. The marines are set to reach India around 4.30 PM IST.
Amidst sloganeering and general ruckus, Speaker Meira Kumar adjourns Lok Sabha till April 22. External affairs minister Salman Khurshid's statement about Italian marines' return was also not made due to the ruckus.
Talking to the media on the return of Italian marines to stand trial in India for murder of Indian fishermen, external affairs minister Salman Khurshid says the media should not write off diplomacy too soon, and it was a diplomatic victory for India.
KPCC president Ramesh Chennithala's Gandhi gram programme will reach Kottayam district and be held in Thalayolaparambu, Korrikkel, Pazhampetti and Ambedkar gramam. His scheme was started on Gandhi Jayanti last year and features select SC/ST colonies in each Ke...
Supreme Court of India's harsh ruling, as well as Indian government's tough stand were key to the Italian government's change of decision and send back the marines to stand trial in India.
Facing trial for killing Malayali fishermen off the coast in Kerala, Italian marines are set to return to India today. This after a long diplomatic tussle between Italian and Indian government over their return as the Italian government had earlier refused to ...
After a massive diplomatic row with India over its refusal to send back marines to face trial in India, the Italian government finally caves in. The two marines will return to India today, as India refused to budge on its demand about the two marines' return.
In the aftermath of the Italian marines row, Indian ambassador-designate to Italy Basant Kumar Gupta, has been allowed to leave for Rome. Italian government, too, in a change of heart has agreed to send the marines back to face trial in India.
Catch the low points of actor Sanjay Dutt's life. Also, watch a discussion between BJP spokesperson Shaina NC, actor Dalip Tahil, journalist Bhavna Somaiya on the verdict given by the Supreme Court after 20 years, on the 1993 Mumbai blasts and the five year ja...
Watch a discussion between BJP spokesperson Shaina NC, actor Dalip Tahil and journalist Bhavna Somaiya on the verdict given by the Supreme Court after 20 years, on the 1993 Mumbai blasts and the five year jail term awarded to actor Sanjay Dutt.
Supreme Court will rule on the 1993 Mumbai blasts case today, including deciding the fate of actor Sanjay Dutt. The actor was convicted by the TADA court of arms possession but was acquitted of more serious charges of conspiracy to spread terrorism.
This is the second part of the Budget speech of Finance Minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy. His statement on power situation was interrupted by the Opposition which said that the government had failed to resolve the shortage.
Three sixth standard students, namely Lakshman, Mahesh Babu & Yesudau, staying at the SC Hostel near Boempally in Hyderabad have been reported missing and have written a letter warning not to search for them anywhere or else they would kill themselves.
Ummar Muhammed says his film 'Radio', which is slated to hit the screens tomorrow, talks about the social issues of today. In the modern society women are being victimized in most of the crimes which get involved by both men and women. 'Radio' points out such ...
Supreme Court issues notices to Bihar and Punjab state governments over the incidents of police brutality that was caught on tape. The court took suo moto cognizance of the incidents and has demanded an explanation by the states by Monday on the conduct of pol...
Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of the police brutality in Punjab and Bihar and issues notices to the respective state governments. In Punjab, policemen were caught on camera assaulting a woman who complained about sexual harassment; while in Bihar, th...
Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance of incidents of police brutality in Bihar and Punjab and issues notices to the state governments through their chief secretaries about the same. The court has demanded an explanation by the states governments by Monday o...
In a shocking incident caught on camera, a couple of Punjab police officers assault a girl who complained of sexual harassment by a truck driver. Although the Deputy Chief Minister of the state has called for an inquiry, and suspended the two policemen, the fa...
This is the second part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech. Here, he talks about the allocation for the SCs, STs, minorities, and for women and child welfare.
FM reels out figures on funds allocation for SCs, STs, minorities and women. This is the third part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's speech where he outlines funds allocated for the weaker sections. This includes Rs 24,598 crores for the tribal sub plan (an...
Supreme Court will decide on Wednesday a petition on which it had stayed the hanging of four aides of forest brigand Veerappan. These aides are in the Belgaum jail. Veerappan's wife Muthulakshmi has asked the SC to cancel the hanging. But the Karnataka governm...
Congress leader and convener of the Parliament BC forum, V Hanumantha Rao, said he welcomes the Supreme Court decision today giving the state government the go-ahead for the conduct of local body elections in the state. He said courts should take cognizance of...
Supreme Court today upheld the state government's decision to hold local body elections according to the present quota of reservations for the BC, SC and ST communities. The SC's decision had been welcomed by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs and Panchayati...
All the details about the Supreme Court decision today on conduct for local body elections. For a long time local bodies were being administered by special officers after the end of the term of the last local bodies. The state government increased percentage o...
Supreme Court of India questions the Union government, as well as the Delhi government, about the details of expenditure on VIP security. The apex court asks the governments to submit a report on the security detail, including the number of security personnel...
The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by CBI against dropping of conspiracy charges against top politicians in the Babri Masjid demolition case. The cased against BJP leader LK Advani, Uma Bharathi and others were dropped by the Allahabad High Court. Th...
The Supreme Court criticises the government for being insensitive on the issue of missing children. The Supreme Court Bench was hearing a writ petition filed by Bachpan Bachao Andolan complaining about missing children across the country. The court flayed the ...
After refusing to hear Tamil Nadu's plea on an immediate basis, the Supreme Court will schedule a hearing today. The State had requested a release of 12 tmc ft of Cauvery water to save the withering Samba crops in the delta, and also to meet drinking needs. Wh...
Supreme Court of India has provided sociologist Ashis Nandy with a partial relief as it directs the Rajasthan police not to arrest him. Nandy and his counsel had petitioned the apex court to quash all FIRs against him. The court, hearing the case on an emergen...
Apprehending his arrest over allegedly making anti-Dalit remarks at the recent Jaipur Literature Festival, social scientist Ashis Nandy has approached the Supreme Court for quashing the FIR registered against him. The SC Bench has agreed to hear his plea today...
Ashish Nandy, who moved the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking protection against possible arrest for his comment about corruption among newly-empowered OBCs, dalits and tribals, has asserted his right to free speech while indicting fellow academics for not bei...
Sociologist Ashis Nandy will appeal in Supreme Court against an FIR registered against him. The petition might come up for hearing at 2 pm today. Nandy has been caught in a controversy over a remark he made about Dalits at the Jaipur Literature Festival. Sourc...
Eminent sociologist Ashis Nandy is facing a possible arrest for his controversial comments that people from the OBC, SC and ST were the 'most corrupt'. An FIR was lodged against Nandy by chairperson of the SC/ST Rajasthan Manch Rajpal Meena, after Nandy made t...
After Ashis Nandy stirred up a fresh controversy at the Jaipur Literature Festival with his comment on SCs/STs and OBC classes, the police are likely to question the organisers of the festival, William Darlymple, Sanjoy Roy in connection with the case. The pol...
A Supreme Court bench headed by RM Lodha will hear a case on Mullaperiyar today. The Tamil Nadu government has approached Supreme Court against the Dam safety Bill passed by Kerala assembly. The Kerala assembly passed Dam Safety Bill, after a Supreme Court jud...
Supreme Court of India provides relief to Salman Khan in the 1998 Jodhpur Black Buck shooting case. The actor will not face trial anymore as the apex court declines Rajasthan government's appeal to allow Salman Khan and four others be tried for rioting under t...
Supreme Court of India has questioned the Centre on its decision to open FDI in multi-brand retail. Although the Supreme Court has asserted it is not a policy-making body, the apex court questions whether the decision is a well-thought policy or if it is a pol...
The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgement on the petition filed by Italian marines who are accused of killing two fishermen off Kollam coast. The marines in their petitions claim that the Kerala police have no jurisdiction to register a case against them,...
The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by bar owners against the government for not implementing the High Court order regarding bar licences. The High Court had earlier directed the State government to permit bar licences to all three-star hotels. But th...
Palakkad Medical College becomes a reality as Chief Minister Oommen Chandy lays foundation stone for the project. The proposed medical college will be under the Scheduled Caste Welfare Board. The medical college will begin function from next academic year.
The Supreme Court special bench, which is formed to hear cases on violence against women, is set to begin its function today. The special bench will consider cases which are pending in Supreme Court from 2004 onwards. Suryanelli case, which sparked a major con...
Khap panchayat, which is known for its atrocious diktats against women, will present the panchayat members' views in Supreme Court today. The apex court will hear Khap members' opinion on a plethora of subjects ranging from inter-caste marriage to emancipation...
The ongoing jallikattu preparations in Alanganallur saw a boost after the Supreme court's refusal to stay the events in Tamil Nadu. Alanganallur, the most famous among the lot for its jallikattu, braces up for the festivities on January 16 and the villagers ar...
The Supreme Court has served a notice to Amitabh Bachchan in connection with his earnings at Kaun Banega Crorepati. When he was asked about the notice at the press conference of Jolly LLB he said that death and income tax are two things that are constant in a ...
The Supreme Court today issued a notice to Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan in connection with a petition from the income tax department. The IT department had filed an appeal with regard to Bachchan's earnings as the host of popular game show Kaun Banega ...
The Supreme Court serves a notice to Amitabh Bachchan in connection with his earnings after Kaun Banega Crorepati. This matter has been in the Court for quite sometime. Amitabh Bachchan has been accused of evading tax by transferring 60 percent of his KBC ear...
The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea for removal and disqualification of Ministers with criminal history. The Court said that the Ministers were elected by the people and the Court cannot remove them. According to the plea, out of the 4835 MPs and MLAs in ...
Based on a public interest litigation filed in Supreme Court regarding women's safety, the apex court has given notice to the government to reply on setting-up of fast-track courts to deal with rape cases. The Supreme Court notice names Cabinet Secretary and t...
The Supreme Court has sent notice to the Centre and the states seeking a response on the measures taken for the safety of women in four weeks. This action comes in the background of the outrage caused due to the gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl in Delhi.
The Supreme Court ruling in favour of Lokayuta has been received well by opposition and social workers in Gujarat. A social worker said that she supports the verdict and this points to the fact that no one is bigger than the law. The Congress politicians have ...
The Congress party is indeed happy with the Supreme court verdict on Lokayuta in Gujarat. Rashid Alvi, a Congressman went on to say that he and his party welcomes the verdict and now he is glad that the true face of Gujarat-BJP government will come out into th...
The Supreme Court has recently upheld the appointment of RS Mehta's appointment as Lokayuta in Gujarat, which was strongly opposed by Modi and his government in the past. In connection to this, Modi had also written a letter to the Prime Minister. The new Modi...
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath condemns the SP MP for disturbing the Parliamentary process. He also says that it is all on record and the necessary disciplinary action would be taken. SP MP Yashveer Singh snatched the SC/ST quota bill papers from Mo...
In what could be termed, a complete disrespect for the rules of the House, an SP MP Yashveer Singh snatches the SC/ST quota bill from MoS PMO V Narayasamy's hand and tears it into pieces. This brazen attempt led to a massive uproar in the Parliament and the Lo...
Congress Minister V Narayanasamy stood up in the Lok Sabha to read out the contents of the bill that will provide reservations in promotions to SC/STs in government jobs. But little did he realise that, like someone snatching away text books in a school, a Sam...
In what could be termed, a complete disrespect for the rules of the House, an SP MP Yashveer Singh snatches the SC/ST quota bill from MoS PMO V Narayasamy's hand and tears it into pieces. This brazen attempt led to a massive uproar in the Parliament and the Lo...
Subhash Chandra Agrawal became the recipient of Sita Ram Jindal Prize 2012 for his contribution to the fight against corruption. Agarwal, who has filed over 6,000 RTI queries, will also receive Rs 25 lakh cash award along with the honour.
A flash strike has been organized by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the SC/ST promotion quota bill. The SC/ST quota bill has been passed by the Rajya Sabha,and the voting in Lok Sabha remains pending. The protesters in UP have been engaging ...
The bill to grant SC/STs reservations for promotions in government jobs was passed in the Rajya Sabha. 206 members voted for it, while 10 voted against it. The ten members belonged to the Samajwadi Party which insists on a similar quota for the OBCs. The BJP t...
After many disruptions and chaos in Parliament, the controversial SC/ST quota in promotion bill has been passed in Rajya Sabha. 184 votes were cast in favour of the bill while only 8 SP MPs voted against the bill.
A flash strike has been organized by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the SC/ST promotion quota bill. The voting on the SC/ST quota bill will take place on Monday. The bill needs two-thirds majority to get passed in the House.
After the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day, following a disagreement on the SC/ST quota bill, SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav sends out a stern warning to the UPA. Speaking to the media, Mulayam said that he would pull out support from the UPA if the governmen...
Achil Vandhavai | The Siachen avalanche claims six Army men belonging to the 1st Assam Regiment. Are Army men given enough protection? Also discussed, Congress' chances in Gujarat, the voting on the SC/ST bill and power crisis in Tamil Nadu.
The Rajya Sabha will today vote for the SC/ST promotion quota bill. This is an amendment that the BSP has been strongly pushing and the SP has been opposing. SP has even threatened to withdraw support if the bill is passed in the House.
About 18 lakh employees and officers of UP government, who went on a flash strike yesterday, today boycotted work in Uttar Pradesh, in protest against attempts to get the SC/ST quota bill passed in Rajya Sabha. A demonstration against the move has been held in...
Achil Vandhavai | The promotion quota for SC/ST bill has been tabled in the House today. Will the bill pass through the house? Also discussed, DMK's protest on December 18 against power crisis.
The introduction of SC/ST quota in government job promotions led to more than 60 per cent of Uttar Pradesh's government employees go on flash strike. The 18 lakh striking employees said it was unfair of the government to play caste politics at a time when Indi...
Newshour | A flash strike has been organized by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the SC/ST promotion quota bill. The voting on the SC/ST quota bill is likely to take place on Monday. The bill needs two-thirds majority to get passed in the Hous...
A flash strike has been organized by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the SC/ST promotion quota bill. However, a divide has already appeared and one section states that they are fine with a quota. The voting on the SC/ST quota bill is likely ...
A flash strike has been organized by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the SC/ST promotion quota bill. The voting on the SC/ST quota bill is likely to take place on Monday. The bill needs two-thirds majority to get passed in the House. While BS...
The voting on the SC/ST quota bill is likely to take place on Monday. The bill needs two-thirds majority to get passed in the House. While BSP is vouching for the bill, SP is dead against the bill. The Congress has refrained from commenting on the issue.
Nearly 18 lakh employees of the UP government, barring those in emergency services, have gone on a flash strike. The strike is observed against the Union government's move to push trough the controversial SC/ST reservation in promotion bill.
In her sprightly argument in Rajya Sabha, BSP chief Mayawati says that she is not against offering reservation for people from the upper caste who are economically weak. She claims that her party never opposed quota in promotion to those from the backward clas...