‘Nothing formal can happen right now’: Centre to SC on Nimisha Priya execution case; ‘family has to forgive her’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The central government on Friday told Supreme Court that it couldn’t formally intervene in the Nimisha Priya execution case, and the petitioner’s counsel added that the victim’s family’s “forgiveness” was the first step to get the Kerala nurse’s life pardoned.“I don’t think anything formally can happen at this point of time,” PTI quoted…

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Evening news wrap: ED arrests Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya in liquor scam case; PM Modi lauds Op Sindoor, slams RJD in Bihar speech & more | India News

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya, was arrested by the ED on his birthday in connection with the state’s liquor scam—just hours after raids at Baghel’s Bhilai home. In Bihar, PM Modi linked Operation Sindoor to his governance vision while taking a dig at Lalu Yadav over past neglect. In Ghaziabad, Hindu Raksha Dal…

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‘Joke is on him’: Himanta Biswa Sarma reacts to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘jail’ remark; shows ‘thenga’ | India News

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi declared that Assam chief ministerHimanta Biswa Sarma would “go to jail” over alleged corruption, the BJP member gave a strong reply with words and a hand gesture “Thenga.”The comment came during a late-night press briefing on…

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Centre vs X: Government shows fake yet verified ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ account in HC; ‘we created it’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The central government on Friday raised alarm over the dangers of unchecked online activity after it presented to the court a fake yet verified account of “Supreme Court of Karnataka.” “We created this account. It is verified. I can now post anything, and lakhs would believe that the Supreme Court of Karnataka has…

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Govt not involved in Justice Varma impeachment move; it’s a parliamentary matter: Law minister Meghwal | India News

Law minister talking to PTI NEW DELHI: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said that an impeachment motion against Allahabad high court judge Yashwant Varma will be brought in the upcoming Parliament session and that the government is out of picture. Speaking to PTI Videos, Meghwal stated that an in-house committee, constituted by…

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Crackdown on Maoists: Around 200 arrested in six months, 17 killed in Jharkhand; manhunt on for 55, including top commander | India News

NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand Police on Friday announced a large-scale manhunt to track down 55 active maoists, including several top commanders of the CPI (Maoist), who collectively carry a bounty of Rs 8.45 crore on their heads.Addressing the media, Inspector General of Police (Operations) and Jharkhand Police spokesperson Michael S Raj said that an intensified…

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PM Modi says ‘took resolve of Op Sindoor from Bihar’; takes jibe at Lalu Yadav – top quotes | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to East Champaran on Friday lauded the success of Operation Sindoor, India’s cross-border action targeted at the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. PM Modi also highlighted his government’s welfare schemes and infrastructure push and drew a contrast between the current NDA govt and the…

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‘Tried to belittle Marathi’: Raj Thackeray slams assembly brawl; defends MNS ‘soldiers’ | India News

Raj Thackeray (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray on Friday lashed out at the chaos and violence that erupted at the Maharashtra Assembly, questioning the decline in political standards and decorum. Referring to the clash between BJP and NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar faction) leaders, Thackeray called it a reflection of an…

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RSS leader Hosabale calls for moral transformation to heal society and environment | India News

Dattatreya Hosabale (ANI) NEW DELHI: RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Thursday said both external and internal forms of pollution must be tackled with equal seriousness, asserting that a meaningful life in today’s times demands not just lifestyle changes but also a moral transformation in the society.Speaking at a book launch that was also attended…

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Liquor scam: ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son; action follows raid at Bhilai residence | India News

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya Baghel in connection with the alleged multi-crore liquor scam in the state.This comes hours after the central agency carried out search at the premises of senior Congress leader at his Bhilai residence.Following the raids, Bhupesh Baghel’s office posted on…

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