PM makes a strong pitch for return of BJP govt at major rally in poll-bound Karnataka
Davanagere (K’taka): Making a powerful pitch for the return of the BJP government in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the people of the State where Assembly polls are due by May, to give the party a full majority for a stable government. Stressing that fast-paced development was the need of the hour, […]
Modi govt decides to reduce ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA in northeast: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has once again decided to decrease the jurisdiction of “disturbed areas” declared under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur. In a series of tweets, Shah said this decision has been taken on account […]
Disqualify me for life, put me in jail; but will keep fighting for democracy: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: A combative Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said he would continue to defend democracy in the country even if he is disqualified from Parliament for life or jailed and claimed that a “panic-stricken” government has handed the Opposition a “big weapon” by disqualifying him. Addressing his first press conference after his disqualification from the […]
Mississippi tornadoes kill 23, injure dozens overnight
Rolling Fork (US): Emergency officials in Mississippi said 23 people have been killed by tornadoes that tore through the state on Friday night, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed there had been 23 […]
Pro-Khalistan groups take protest to London’s Parliament Square
London: A small group of protesters carrying pro-Khalistan flags and banners in support of Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh gathered at Parliament Square here on Saturday, as part of similar protests in Canada and the US. Banners for the so-called “Protest against the discriminatory actions by Indian police forces against Bhai Amritpal Singh and other innocent […]
Canada ‘very closely’ following the developments in Punjab: Foreign Minister Melanie Joly
Toronto: Canada is “very closely” following the developments in Punjab and will continue to address the concerns of the community, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has said amid Punjab Police’s crackdown on radical preacher Amritpal Singh. Joly was answering a question from Indo-Canadian MP Iqwinder S Gaheer in the House of Commons on Thursday. “We are […]
LS passes Finance Bill; tax benefits for debt mutual funds removed
Individual taxpayers with income marginally over Rs 7 lakh to get relief under new tax regime
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Friday approved The Finance Bill 2023 with 64 official amendments including providing tax relief to some taxpayers opting for new tax regime, and removing long-term tax benefit for debt mutual funds to bring them at par with other interest earning instruments. In a relief to taxpayers opting for deductions […]
Mere membership of banned outfits offence under UAPA, rules SC
Holds three 2011 verdicts 'not good law'
New Delhi: In a significant verdict having wider ramifications, the Supreme Court on Friday held that mere membership of a banned organisation is an offence liable to be punished with imprisonment under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The top court said its three verdicts of 2011 pronounced by two-judge benches, which held that […]
Active Covid cases in country rise to 7,927
New Delhi: India logged 1,249 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have increased to 7,927, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll has increased to 5,30,818 with one death each reported by Karnataka and Gujarat, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity was recorded at […]
10 packets of narcotics recovered across LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Army on Friday recovered 10 packets of narcotics from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said. Troops launched a search operation along LoC in Doda with the help of sniffer dogs, they said. The search was conducted on the basis of a tip-off. Press Trust of indiathekashmirimages.com
