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4:43 PM

Former BSP leader Danish Ali joins Congress

4:39 PM

Imran Khan approaches Pakistan SC; seeks probe into February election results

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan today approached the Supreme Court to form a judicial commission to investigate the authenticity of last month's elections blemished by the allegations of rigging. The general elections were held on February 8 but Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf refused to accept the outcome, alleging that the results were manipulated.

 

4:13 PM

Central government defends Election Commissioners' appointment

The Centre argued before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that any challenges to the Chief Election Commissioners Act are politically motivated and "created only on basis of unsupported and pernicious statements". The government asserted that  no objection had been raised about eligibility of either of the two new appointees. "Instead, a political controversy is sought to be created... only on the basis of bare, unsupported, and pernicious statements about vague and unspecified motives," the government argued.

3:52 PM

News update: PM Modi congratulates Russian President Putin on re-election

3:33 PM

Delhi HC rejects PIL seeking case against Rahul Gandhi for making false statements

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL), sought directions to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Election Commission of India (ECI) to register a complaint and investigate and prosecute the political leaders Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav for allegedly making misleading and false statements which were made with the intent to damage the image and credibility of Republic of India. While dismissing the plea, the bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said," Don't underestimate the wisdom of the voter."

3:22 PM

"Petitioner trying to create row," government of India defends appointment of new election commissioners.

2:53 PM

Delhi liquor policy 'scam': Supreme Court grants interim bail to accused Abhishek Boinpally

The top court today granted a five-week interim bail to Hyderabad-based businessman Abhishek Boinpally, who has been arrested in a money-laundering case related to the alleged Delhi liqour policy scam.

2:50 PM

Abhilasha Joshi appointed as ambassador to Chile: Ministry of External Affairs

Abhilasha Joshi, additional secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Chile, the ministry said today.

2:30 PM

Former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan rejoins BJP

Tamilisai Soundararajan, who quit her post as Telangana governor, rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) in Tamil Nadu. Tamilisai Soundararajan stated that although it was a tough decision to leave her post she was happy to be back working for the party.

2:27 PM

Former cop Pradeep Sharma jailed for life in 2006 fake encounter case

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday  sentenced former policeman Pradeep Sharma to life imprisonment in connection with the fake encounter of Ramnarayan Gupta, an alleged close aide of gangster Chhota Rajan in 2006, in Mumbai. A division bench dismissed the sessions court's 2013 judgment acquitting Sharma.

"The trial court had overlooked the overwhelming evidence available against Sharma. The common chain of evidence unerringly proves his involvement in the case," the court said.

2:00 PM

Budaun murder case: Father and uncle of accused Sajid held for questioning

Police officials have detained the father and uncle of accused Sajid for questioning. Two children were murdered in Baba Colony near the Mandi Samiti outpost yesterday. 

1:53 PM

Bribery case: Supreme Court grants bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari

The top court has granted interim bail to Enforcement Directorate (ED) official Ankit Tiwari, who was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in December 2023 in an alleged bribery case.

1:23 PM

News update: DMK files complaint with ECI over Min Shobha Karandlaje's remarks

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)  has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje's statement, blaming ‘people of Tamil Nadu’ for the Rameshwaram Cafe blast that took place in Bengaluru on March 1. 

1:20 PM

Delhi govt can order release of Rs 3,000 cr for DJB even after lapse on Mar 31: SC

The top court today assured the AAP government that it can always order release of Rs 3,000 crore funds meant for the Delhi Jal Board even after they lapse on March 31. The AAP government had moved the court seeking release of funds meant for the Delhi Jal Board.

1:14 PM

Entire case is political, have immense faith in the court: AAP leader on ED summons to Delhi CM Kejriwal

"We have been saying this since the beginning that the entire case is political. As it's a fake and political case, hence the ED summons are also false on technical and intentional grounds. We have taken it to the court; we have immense faith in the court and whatever decision it delivers, we will accept it," says AAP MP Sandeep Pathak