NEW DELHI: Did some INDIA bloc MPs cross-vote in the vice-presidential elections held on Tuesday? Well, the NDA is certain that they did. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday rubbed salt into opposition’s wounds as he extended special thanks to the INDIA bloc MPs who voted with ‘conscience’. “Special thanks to some MPs of-…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (ECI) is expected to soon decide on the rollout date for a nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the exercise likely to be conducted before the year-end, officials said on Wednesday.With assembly elections due in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in April–May 2026, the…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday drew parallels with Nepal and Bangladesh as it heard a presidential reference on its April 12 order, which set deadlines for the President and Governors to clear state bills.Chief Justice BR Gavai underlined the stability of India’s constitutional framework, remarking, “We are proud of our Constitution… see what…
Pankaj Belwariar, Director Communications, SRM University -AP In a world focused on metrics and milestones, faith often plays a quiet but important role in supporting resilience and motivation. While it may not always rely on logic or evidence, nor does it require proof or measurable results. Yet, it provides a meaningful sense of fulfillment and…
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he said that trade talks between India and the United States would help “unlock the limitless potential” of the partnership. Kejriwal said that to “please Trump,” cotton farmers across the country were being put at…
File photo NEW DELHI: Amid escalating political unrest in Nepal, Indian airlines have suspended flights to and from Kathmandu. IndiGo issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all flights until 6 pm on Wednesday. In a post on X, the airline said, “Following the extension of the airport closure in #Kathmandu, all flights to…
NEW DELHI: An Indian tourist, stranded in Pokhara, has appealed the embassy for help as the Gen Z protests in Nepal turned deadly, with the mob setting fire to public infrastructure on Tuesday, ultimately leading to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.In a video shared by Prafful Garg, tourist named Upastha Gill claimed…
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday “thanked” opposition MP’s who voted for NDA’s pick – CP Radhakrishnan – in the vice-presidential elections.In a social media post on X, said that some of the MPs from INDIA bloc voted with “conscience” and congratulated everyone who voted for Radhakrishnan.“Special thanks to some MPs of-…
NEW DELHI: Observing that issuing summons to any person by a court on the basis of a frivolous or vexatious complaint is very serious as it tarnishes the image of the person, Supreme Court has said that in such cases HCs should intervene to protect the person by quashing the case as it would do…
Supreme Court has reiterated that proceedings initiated to review a judgment should not be confused with appeal proceedings. A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and S V N Bhatti cautioned that courts ought not mix up review jurisdiction with appellate jurisdiction. It said that a review petition has a limited purpose and could not be…
