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SC lays down guidelines on depicting PwDs in films

The bench mandated that the film certification body CBFC must seek the opinion of experts before allowing screening

09 Jul 2024 12:33 AM

Cops can’t ask accused to share Google location: Supreme Court

The apex court took note of the condition and stated that prima facie it violated the right to privacy of the accused released on bail

09 Jul 2024 12:28 AM

The apex court had earlier disposed of a plea seeking menstrual pain leave for women students and working women across the country, stating that the issue falls under the policy domain and a representation should be made to the Centre. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

SC asks Centre to frame policy on menstrual leave for women

The top court clarified that the Centre’s consultation process will not hinder states if they choose to take steps in this regard

08 Jul 2024 11:55 PM

The bench emphasised that the extent of the question paper leak and the beneficiaries across geographical boundaries must be ascertained before the court can order a retest for the medical entrance exam held on May 5. (PTI File Image)

NEET-UG retest if sanctity of exam lost, says SC

Seeks info from NTA on timing, duration of leak

08 Jul 2024 11:52 PM

Delhi Police books TMC MP Mahua for 'derogatory' post on NCW chief

Mahua Moitra faces legal action for remarks on NCW chief Rekha Sharma's Hathras visit, sparking controversy

08 Jul 2024 12:49 AM

The tank is named after General Zorawar Singh, a prominent Dogra military general under Jammu’s ruler Gulab Singh, renowned for his conquest of Ladakh. (Twitter)

India showcases indigenous tank Zorawar prototype

The prototype was developed jointly by DRDO and the private sector firm L&T in a record time of two and a half years

07 Jul 2024 3:13 AM

New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer. (AFP)

Modi, Starmer agree to speed up FTA during first interaction

Modi also extended an invitation to Starmer for an early visit to India as the two leaders agreed to remain in touch

07 Jul 2024 2:39 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that government is committed to establish India as a leading global defence manufacturing hub. (PTI FIle Image)

India records growth in defence production

The value of defence production has gone up to a record-high figure of Rs 1,26,887 cr, reflecting a year on year growth of 16.7%

06 Jul 2024 1:18 AM

Congress, AAP Won’t Ally for State Polls, Says Ramesh

Ramesh said that the I.N.D.I.A. bloc partners are united in Parliament, supported by the BJD in the Rajya Sabha

05 Jul 2024 1:52 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI Image)

Modi Criticises Pakistan, China’s Policies on Terrorism and Connectivity at SCO Summit

Modi's comments were delivered by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar at the summit in Astana, Kazakhstan

05 Jul 2024 1:47 AM

Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, the Prime Minister touched upon a host of issues raised by the INDIA bloc. (PTI)

Violence declining in Manipur, schools reopened in most parts: PM Modi in RS

Centre has dispatched two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to Manipur, the PM said

04 Jul 2024 12:42 AM

Centre forms many Cabinet Committees

Cabinet ministers H.D. Kumaraswamy and Rajiv Ranjan Singh have been included in the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)

04 Jul 2024 12:35 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Friday, June 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

BJP Stands Firm Ahead of Haryana Elections, Amit Shah Confident of Victory

Amit Shah declares BJP's solo fight in the upcoming Haryana elections, confident of securing a third consecutive term

30 Jun 2024 6:29 AM

Parked vehicles damaged by the collapse of a canopy at the Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport amid heavy rain, in New Delhi, Friday, June 28, 2024. One person died and five were injured in the collapse. (PTI Photo)

One killed, six injured after portion of roof collapses at Delhi airport

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu rushed to the accident site upon hearing the news

29 Jun 2024 12:28 AM

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings of the House after commencement of its 264th session, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 27, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Uproar in both houses on NEET, Lok Sabha adjourned for day, chaos in Rajya Sabha

No business was conducted in the lower house with the Opposition holding strong on its demand for a discussion on NEET

29 Jun 2024 12:14 AM

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi addresses the media during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Friday, June 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

Parliament should discuss NEET row first: Rahul

The continued disruption led the Speaker to adjourn the proceedings until Monday.

28 Jun 2024 11:59 PM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 27, 2024. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday and the 264th session of the Rajya Sabha will begin on June 27. (PTI Photo)

Emergency Biggest, Darkest Chapter of Direct Attack on Constitution: President Murmu

Poll result showed stamp of approval of Modi govt’s good governance for last 10 years

28 Jun 2024 12:47 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts the proceedings of the House during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Lok Sabha session likely to be stormy

Mr Birla took the Congress by surprise as he read out the resolution targetting the Congress party and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

27 Jun 2024 12:57 AM

This move is particularly significant amid a controversy over the UGC-NET 2024 exam's question paper leak. (PTI)

10-yr jail, Rs 1 cr fine in new law to curtail competitive exam frauds

CBI registered a case on Thursday to investigate the leak of the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA

23 Jun 2024 3:46 AM

The home minister said the initiative would provide more facilities for Indian nationals and OCI passengers coming from other countries. (X)

Shah launches fast-track immigration for pre-verified Indians, OCIs

India launches FTI-TTP, similar to the Global Entry Programme in the United States

23 Jun 2024 3:37 AM

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