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Insecurity: Nigerian lawmakers insist on death penalty for kidnappers as bill passes second reading at Senate

Nigeria, Dec. 4 -- A bill seeking to amend Nigeria's Anti-Terrorism Act to impose death penalty without the option of a fine for all kidnapping offences has passed second reading in the Senate. The S... Read More


J&K CM: Reservation process fair, file sent to lieutenant governor

Jammu, Dec. 4 -- Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his government has rationalised the reservation policy in the "best possible manner" to ensure justice to all sections and fulfil a key ... Read More


UP plans key overhaul of jail manual

LUCKNOW, Dec. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is set to place before the state cabinet a proposal to approve the Uttar Pradesh Jail Manual (First Amendment), 2025, drafted in compliance with a landm... Read More


Development and clean air are not binary choices

India, Dec. 4 -- Last week, the Supreme Court of India handed developers a surprising reprieve in Confederation of Real Estate Developers of India (CREDAI) v. Vanashakti & Ors. 2025. In a 2:1 verdict ... Read More


Sambhal mosque-temple row: Court defers hearing to Jan 8

Meerut, Dec. 4 -- A court in Sambhal's Chandausi on Wednesday deferred the hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple dispute as a petition on the matter is pending in the Supreme Court. The case... Read More


Maya says won't attend Dec 6 rally

LUCKNOW, Dec. 4 -- In a sudden turn of events, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Wednesday announced that she would not address the rally marking the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambe... Read More


LDA races to ready Prerna Sthal for PM's likely visit

LUCKNOW, Dec. 4 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has fast-tracked preparations at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Vasant Kunj ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit on 25 December,... Read More


Physical appearance nobarrier to ability: Yogi

LUCKNOW, Dec. 4 -- Emphasising that physical appearance has no bearing on a person's capabilities or their ability to achieve their goals, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that even with minimal su... Read More


CM lays stress on error-free voter list

GORAKHPUR, Dec. 4 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors and party workers to take full responsibility for ensuring a completely accurate and ... Read More


Sanatan Dharma dedicated to human welfare: Yogi

GORAKHPUR, Dec. 4 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described Sanatan Dharma as "the religion dedicated to the welfare and uplift of human life." He made the remark in Gorakhpur where he ... Read More