NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted a death convict in rape-murder of a seven-year-old girl in Uttarakhand in 2014 and said the highest degree of circumspection should be exercised by courts before awarding the death penalty.The gruesome rape-murder was termed as the ‘Little Nirbhaya’ case and had sparked outrage across the state. A bench…
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away at his home in Mumbai on November 24. The actor had been in and out of hospital from November 1 onwards. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital and later was discharged. The family had said in a statement that he was recovering and would continue his treatment at home….
In most American cities, the first day of school is a pageant of backpacks, sharpened pencils, and the excited chatter of children. But in Washington, DC, today, that ritual comes with a caveat written in federal ink as the school year kicks off across DC today, August 25. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told NBC…
The central government has cleared the early disbursement of August 2025 salaries, wages, and pensions for its employees and pensioners in Maharashtra and Kerala. The move comes in view of the upcoming Ganapati celebrations in Maharashtra and the Onam festivities in Kerala.The Finance Ministry has clarified that the payments will be treated as advance disbursals….
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recently indicated an improvement in relations. (AI image) With US President Donald Trump saying that the trade deal negotiations between India and America will continue, a key government official has struck an optimistic note on issues being sorted out.The US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick expressed…
Andhra Pradesh Bus Tragedy NEW DELHI: As the investigation into the Kurnool bus fire case continues, a new development has emerged. A consignment of 400 smartphones was inside the bus that exploded when the accident occurred. Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Tragedy: 20 Passengers Burnt Alive in Minutes, Andhra CM Naidu Orders Probe Forensic experts have suggested that…
After decades of war, Afghanistan is moving to assert sovereignty over its water resources, a shift that is testing fragile ties with neighbouring countries. Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have launched large-scale infrastructure projects, including dams and canals, to harness river flows that spill into Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia. But as per…
In the last five years, India has sealed seven significant trade pacts as part of its effort to expand its global economic footprint. (AI image) India announced concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand on Monday paving the way for duty-free entry of Indian goods into New Zealand and a planned inflow of…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) unearthed an interstate gang that allegedly defrauded banks of over Rs 100 crore through forged documents, shell companies, and fake property deals.Eight members of the syndicate, including the mastermind, were arrested on Thursday in a coordinated operation in Noida’s Surajpur area.The arrested men included Ram Kumar, an…
Amritsar: Sikh pilgrims board a bus to leave for Pakistan to celebrate the Baisakhi festival, in Amritsar. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma) NEW DELHI: The central government has granted permission for Sikh pilgrims to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Prakash Purab, the birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, sources said on Thursday. However, the…