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SC seeks policy on release of convicts

India, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states and Union territories (UTs) to formulate within two months, a clear remission policy on the premature release of life-term convicts ,... Read More


Sapkal takes charge as state Congress chief

MUMBAI, Feb. 19 -- Harshwardhan Sapkal assumed charge as state Congress president on Tuesday, calling for a fresh start to rebuild the party in Maharashtra. Delivering a strong message to party worker... Read More


sc: fundamental right of accused cannot come at cost of others

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that fundamental rights of an accused seeking transfer from jail cannot come at the cost of rights of other citizens as it dismissed a plea by c... Read More


Breather for Rahul in Pune defamation case

India, Feb. 19 -- A Pune court on Tuesday granted Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption in a defamation case over his alleged remarks on Hindutva idol VD Savarkar.... Read More


Labour law reforms face hurdles in implementation

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Centre has missed several deadlines to implement the four labour codes passed by Parliament in 2019-20 as it has taken longer than planned to bring state governments on board... Read More


Michel gets bail from SC but to remain in PRISON

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Christian James Michel in the AgustaWestland case being investigated by CBI, taking exception to the agency's failure to begin trying... Read More


SC may expedite hearing in case over new law to pick CEC, ECs

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider granting an expedited hearing to a clutch of petitions challenging the validity of a 2023 law for the appointment of chief electio... Read More


Rajasthan Ministers praise Budget 2025, address Bengal CM's remark

Jaipur, Feb. 19 -- Rajasthan Ministers Jawahar Singh Bedham and Madan Dilawar have lauded the 2025 state Budget, calling it a positive step for the development of the state. Bedham, speaking on the Bu... Read More


'Playing with the faith.': UP CM Yogi Adityanath hits back at Opposition over Maha Kumbh remarks

India, Feb. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hit back at criticism of the Maha Kumbh, saying that over 56.25 crore devotees had already taken a holy dip in Prayagraj. C... Read More


HT This Day: February 20, 2007 -- Peace train attacked: 66 dead, talks on, security revamped

India, Feb. 19 -- Two explosions on the Delhi-Attari Express that caused a fire killed at least 66 passengers late on Sunday night, pushing the government to announce a new security drill for the vita... Read More