Supreme Court

Bombay Bar Association slams SC judge’s remarks about Modi

8:35 pm March 5, 2020

Mumbai: The Bombay Bar Association on Thursday passed a resolution condemning the remarks made by Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra when he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi effusively at a recent conference. The resolution, passed by a majority vote, described Justice Mishra’s remarks as “improper and unnecessary, and expressed “dismay” and “condemnation” over the same. […]

Oppn plans march to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with suspended RS MPs

LS passes Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Bill

3:53 pm March 4, 2020

New Delhi: A bill to provide an opportunity to taxpayers to settle their tax disputes by paying just due taxes with complete waiver of interest and penalty by March 31 was approved by Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020, which was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the […]

Two lakh jobs added in IT sector since 2019: Prasad

Transfer of Justice Muralidhar done on recommendation of SC collegium: Ravi Shankar Prasad

2:39 pm February 27, 2020

New Delhi: Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said Delhi High Court judge S Muralidhar was transferred following the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium, asserting that a “well-settled process” was followed. The minister’s reaction came after the Congress alleged that Justice Muralidhar was transferred by the government to save BJP leaders in […]

Anti-CAA stir suspended in wake of communal tension

Road at Shaheen Bagh opened by group of protesters

11:42 pm February 22, 2020

New Delhi: A small stretch of the road closed for over two months in Shaheen Bagh due to an anti-citizenship law protest was “opened” by a group of demonstrators on Saturday, though police barricades continued on one side. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) R P Meena said, “Road number 9 in Shaheen Bagh was reopened […]

Galwan violence: Army, Navy, Air Force raise alert level

SC order on commissioning of women enabling, will give clarity moving forward: Army chief

9:06 pm February 22, 2020

New Delhi: Army Chief General M M Naravane on Thursday said the force has been championing gender equality and the Supreme Court order granting permanent commission to women officers will give it a lot of clarity moving forward. The Supreme Court on Monday had directed that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission […]