Bobi Kinnar Granted Anticipatory Bail In Caste Certificate Case

August 28, 2024

On Tuesday, transgender councillor Bobi Kinnar was granted anticipatory bail by the Rohini Court in a case related to his caste certificate. The court provided interim protection, noting that the case is based on documents and does not involve the threat of witness intimidation. Bobi Kinnar was initially granted interim...

Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto Klaveren Arrives For Two-Day Visit To India

August 28, 2024

Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto Klaveren arrived in the national capital on Tuesday for a two-day visit to India. During his stay, he will attend the second India-Chile Joint Commission Meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and enhance relations between the two countries. Klaveren's official visit...

Delhi High Court Convicts Advocate Of Criminal Contempt For Drunken Court Outburst

August 28, 2024

The Delhi High Court recently found an advocate guilty of criminal contempt for entering the Karkardooma Court in an intoxicated condition and using abusive, offensive language towards a magistrate, as well as making threats. Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma convicted advocate Sanjay Rathod for this conduct, which occurred...

Satish Kumar Appointed Chairman And CEO Of Railway Board

August 28, 2024

Satish Kumar, an officer with the Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS), has been appointed as the chairman and chief executive officer of the Railway Board, as announced in a government order on Tuesday. Kumar's appointment is notable as he becomes the first member of the Scheduled Caste community to assume...

Richard Verma Describes India Visit As “Productive”

August 28, 2024

After his recent visit to India, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former US Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, expressed optimism about the future of the US-India partnership, describing the visit as "productive." Sharing a post on his X, Verma said, "Had a productive visit to India...

35 Mandals Unite For Single Dahi Handi Event To Ease Pune Traffic

August 28, 2024

To ease traffic congestion in Pune, 35 prominent mandals came together to organise a single Dahi Handi event at Lal Mahal Chowk near Shaniwar Wada. This coordinated celebration aimed to reduce disruptions and enhance traffic flow during peak hours. Participating mandals, including the Shrimant Bhau Rangari Ganapati Trust and Shri...

US Condemns Balochistan Terror Attacks, Backs Pakistan In Anti-Terror Fight

August 28, 2024

On Tuesday, the US condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province, which caused significant loss of life, and expressed its support for Islamabad in its fight against terrorism. Sharing a post on X, the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the US State Department said, "The...

Police Clarifies Bike Used By Kolkata Rape-Murder Accused Registered Under Police Commissioner’s Name

August 28, 2024

Regarding the bike used by Sanjoy Roy, the main accused in the rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, it was registered under the name of the Kolkata Commissioner of Police. On Tuesday, the Kolkata Police issued a clarification, explaining that "all government vehicles belonging...

Over 70 Killed In Terror Attacks Across Balochistan, Including 14 Soldiers

August 27, 2024

Al Jazeera reported that over 70 people have been killed in a series of terror attacks across Balochistan province, Pakistan, citing military and police sources. The military reported that 14 soldiers and police officers were among the fatalities. The attacks included a major assault on vehicles on a highway in...

Devotees Nationwide Celebrate Janmashtami With Chants And Prayers

August 27, 2024

During the Janmashtami festival, devotees gathered at temples nationwide to seek Lord Krishna's blessings on his birth anniversary, with political leaders such as Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offering their respects. On Tuesday, devotees thronged temples across northern and eastern India to celebrate Lord...