58 MPs, MLAs accused in hate speech-related cases
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) on Wednesday revealed that a total of 58 MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to hate speech. The ADR and NEW have analysed the self- sworn affidavits of all sitting MPs and MLAs. The analysis reveals that many of ...
Indu Malhotra ‘cleared’ for Supreme Court
As concerns mount over the delay in judicial appointments, it is learnt that the file relating to the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation on elevating senior advocate Indu Malhotra as a judge of the apex court “is being processed” by the Union Law Ministry. Official sources told The Indian E...
Arun Jaitley attends Cabinet meeting, to chair GST Council meet on May 4
New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday attended a meeting of the Union Cabinet, the first since he was diagnosed with a kidney ailment that has kept him away from office for over three weeks now. Jaitley, however, did not go to his office after the 90-minute meeting of the Cabinet ...
Sanju teaser: Ranbir Kapoor leaves us spellbound as he perfectly embodies Sanjay Dutt in his biopic – watch video
The much awaited teaser of Sanju is here and we have to say it is out of the world. The Sanjay Dutt biopic starring Ranbir Kapoor has been the talk of the town since quite a few months now and looks like the buzz is just going to grow after this teaser. Being the first promotional material, the S...
Trump administration plans to end work permits for H-1B visa spouses
The Trump administration is planning to end allowing spouses of H1-B visa holders to work legally in the US, a top federal agency official has told lawmakers, a move that could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of Indians. The move to end the Obama-era rule could have an impact on mo...
States like Bihar, UP, Chattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan keeping India backward: Niti Aayog CEO
New Delhi: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Tuesday said that the states in India's eastern region like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are keeping India backward, especially on social indicators. Speaking at the first Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Memorial Lecture at Jamia...
Emmanuel Macron arrives in Washington; visit likely to be dominated by differences over trade, Iran accord
Washington: French president Emmanuel Macron arrives in Washington on Monday for a state visit likely to be dominated by differences over trade and the nuclear accord with Iran. As Macron headed west, the Iranian government urged European leaders to convince US president Donald Trump not to tear ...
Tight security in Jodhpur ahead of verdict in Asaram rape case
Jodhpur: A day ahead of the court verdict in alleged rape case against self-styled godman Asaram, a heavy layer of security was thrown across the state with Section 144 being imposed at several places. As per the directions of the Rajasthan High Court, the trial court will deliver its verdict in ...
Trump administration plans to end work permits for H-1B visa spouses
The Trump administration is planning to end allowing spouses of H1-B visa holders to work legally in the US, a top federal agency official has told lawmakers, a move that could have a devastating impact on tens of thousands of Indians. The move to end the Obama-era rule could have an impact on mo...
