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Correcting the image of the higher judiciary

India, July 12 -- Former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur is known for his candour and courage. His occasional pungent comments on a wide array of subjects were quite a draw when he was on the Bench an... Read More


Use central capex loans to drive growth, FM urges states

New Delhi, July 12 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged states to make full use of the Centre's special assistance to states for capital expenditure (SASCE) scheme to drive economic ... Read More


K'taka cabinet to discuss enquiry report

Bengaluru, July 12 -- Over a month after a deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during an RCB victory celebration, a judicial inquiry into the incident has concluded. On Friday, ret... Read More


CM performs 'Rudrabhishek' to usher in Sawan

India, July 12 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath ushered in the holy month of Shravan with spiritual devotion on Friday morning. Marking the occasion, he performed 'Rudrabhishek' and 'Vedic Havan' at ... Read More


'Ensure timely availability of fertilisers to farmers'

LUCKNOW, July 12 -- Reiterating that farmers were top priority for his government and any form of exploitation would not be tolerated, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed o... Read More


Dalits the most oppressed in BJP regime: Akhilesh

Lucknow, July 12 -- Alleging that Dalits are the most oppressed in the Bharatiya Janata Party regime in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav also claimed that only criminal... Read More


Governor visits Universal Booksellers

LUCKNOW, July 12 -- Governor Anandiben Patel visited Universal Booksellers in Hazratganj, Lucknow, on Friday. During her visit, she spent time interacting with students present in the library section ... Read More


SC judge flags paradox in global human rights

New Delhi, July 12 -- Supreme Court judge justice Surya Kant has flagged a "paradox" in global human rights discourse where countries with some of the most rigid immigration policies present themselve... Read More


Make full use of central capex loans to drive growth, FM urges states

New Delhi, July 12 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged states to make full use of the Centre's special assistance to states for capital expenditure (SASCE) scheme to drive economic ... Read More


1st tranche of hiked pensions released

PATNA, July 12 -- Amola Devi, a resident of Jindapur village in Bodh Gaya block of Gayaji district, lost her husband in 2012. Coming from a poor background, she used to get Rs.400 per month as widow p... Read More