NEW DELHI: A person can avoid a jail term after being convicted in a cheque bounce case if they reach a compromise with the complainant, Supreme Court said on Tuesday, holding that once a compromise deed is signed between the parties, conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be sustained.A bench of justices…
India’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, and actress Anju Mahendru shared one of the most talked-about relationships in Bollywood history. They had a high-profile relationship lasting seven years in the late 1960s and early 1970s before breaking up due to Rajesh’s possessiveness and their clashing life goals. While Rajesh went on to marry Dimple Kapadia, his…
India captain Sandesh Jhingan was the Player of the Match in the opening 2-1 win against hosts Tajikistan Panaji: India captain Sandesh Jhingan is returning home after he picked up an injury during the CAFA Nations Cup clash against Iran at the Hisor Central Stadium, Tajikistan, on Monday.According to sources, the defender has a fractured…
Lucknow: To curb unchecked immigration through porous borders, Union ministry of home affairs has introduced new rules under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, effective Sept 1, which enhance the powers of the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) allowing it to effectively investigate frauds, work with state authorities to deport illegal entrants, and maintain a centralized…
The much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 blockbuster No Entry has run into a setback as actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has stepped away from the project. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, was scheduled to roll in October 2025 with a new cast featuring Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor.Confirming Diljit’s exit, Boney…
NEW DELHI: In a sharp reaction to Tamil Nadu’s defence of Supreme Court granting deemed assent to bills delayed by governors, a five-judge apex court bench on Tuesday asked – “if we can do this, why can’t we step into the governor’s shoes to order a bill’s return to the legislature and also reserve it…
Lucknow: Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh has directed officials of Jal Nigam (rural) to stay overnight in areas where they are posted so as to attend to issues regarding water supply and ensure proper implementation of schemes and projects.During a review meeting on Tuesday, he also instructed the MD of Jal Nigam (rural), Raj…
Lucknow: In its bid to strengthen the administrative system in higher learning institutions, the UP govt has created 948 new non-teaching posts in three newly formed universities of the state—Guru Jambheshwar University (Moradabad), Maa Vindhyavasini University (Mirzapur), and Maa Pateshwari University (Balrampur).This includes 468 temporary non-teaching posts and 480 outsourcing posts. The creation of these…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt is set to transform Gorakhpur’s historic Gorkha War Memorial into a state-of-the-art museum to honour the indomitable spirit of Gorkha soldiers.Located at the Gorkha Recruitment Depot (GRD), the site will soon become a vibrant tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Gorkha warriors, said an official while adding that CM…
Lucknow: Almost 97% of state-run primary and secondary schools have been equipped with basic facilities like drinking water, toilets, handwashing stations, electricity and furniture, etc. Thanks to govt’s ambitious projects—Operation Kayakalp and Project Alankar— there have been sweeping changes in the education system. The two models have also been recognised by NITI Ayog as initiatives…
