J&K Police stop NC march seeking Article 370 restoration, statehood in Srinagar

Srinagar; J&K Police foil marches

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Wednesday foiled separate protest marches of the ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition BJP in Srinagar. The Bharatiya Janata Party had planned a gherao of the civil secretariat, and the NC was to protest at the BJP office, but both marches were foiled after protesters of the two parties clashed with security forces. Senior NC leaders, including Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo, MLAs...

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CM Vijay announces withdrawal of cases filed against farmers, teachers during DMK era

C. Joseph Vijay

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has announced the withdrawal of all criminal cases registered against farmers and teachers who participated in peaceful protests between May 2021 and April 2026 in support of their livelihood, rights and other legitimate demands. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the decision in the Legislative Assembly under Rule 110, describing it as an effort to protect democratic rights and rebuild trust between the government and ordinary...

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In personal insolvency case before NCLAT, Subhash Chandra opposes formation of 5-member NCLT bench

New Delhi: Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra Wednesday opposed the formation of a five-member bench by the NCLT to decide his personal insolvency case, contending that the tribunal does not have the power to constitute such a bench. Appearing for Chandra before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Senior Advocate Sasmit Patra termed the NCLT order "faulty and wrong" and said, "they are not empowered" to form a five-member bench....

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Any policy decision by BCI to be taken in consultation with AG, Solicitor General: SC

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New Delhi: Supreme Court Wednesday said the Bar Council of India (BCI) has to take any policy decision in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General. The top court was hearing pleas challenging the legality of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra's prolonged tenure and seeking his removal from the post. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V...

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Ajay Devgn’s next horror thriller goes on floors

Mumbai: Actor Ajay Devgn is set to headline an untitled horror thriller, which commenced production Wednesday, the makers announced. The film will be directed by Rohit Jugraj and marks another collaboration between the actor's banner Devgn Films and Panorama Studios following the success of Shaitaan and Raid 2.   View this post on Instagram   A post...

Swara Bhasker faces backlash over ‘Padmaavat’ remark

Mumbai: Actor Swara Bhasker says her remarks criticising the Jauhar scene in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 film Padmaavat were "completely mistranslated" on social media and she never called Rani Padmavati or other women who committed Jauhar "cowards". The actor has been at the receiving of social media ire over comments, made during an event on Monday, where...

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‘Cheap and disgraceful act’: BJP, SP leaders criticise Pakistan PMO over edited SCO photo

New Delhi: BJP and Samajwadi Party leaders Wednesday criticised the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for sharing an edited photograph of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, that left out Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders, calling it a "cheap and disgraceful act". Talking to reporters, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh said that such actions only...

Disha Patani calls ‘Awarapan 2’ journey ‘grateful’

Mumbai: Actress Disha Patani has expressed her gratitude for being part of Awarapan 2. On Wednesday, the Baaghi actress shared a heartfelt note about her experience of working on the much-awaited film. Disha thanked the team and fans for the love and support the project has received. Taking to Instagram, she shared a glimpse into her journey...

Two Kuki-Zo MLAs attend Manipur Assembly session in person after 3 years

Two Kuki-Zo MLAs attend Manipur Assembly session in person after 3 years

Imphal: Two legislators from the Kuki-Zo community attended the Manipur Legislative Assembly session in person Wednesday for the first time in more than three years. The eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly commenced in Imphal Wednesday, marked by the significant development that MLAs from the hill regions belonging to the Kuki-Zo community physically attended the...

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Odisha to appoint five ‘Shakti Apa’ mentors per district

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to appoint distinguished women, including retired police and army personnel, as 'Shakti Apa' in each district to act as mentors for female college students to promote their safety, empowerment and overall well-being, officials said Wednesday. The Higher Education Department has asked the principals of district-level degree nodal colleges to identify and nominate...

 

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