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Why Chief Justice Had To Intervene In 3 Orders By Top Court Judge

In less than a month, three orders passed by a bench headed by Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala has caught the Supreme Court in a bind, leading Chief Justice B R Gavai to intervene in the matters.

Tamil Nadu Minister Flays Vijay For 'Uncle' Remark, Says Actor Lacks Political Decorum

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister M R K Panneerselvam slammed actor-politician Vijay for addressing Chief Minister M K Stalin as "uncle", saying the actor lacked political decorum.

India Will Buy Oil From Wherever It Gets "Best Deal": Indian Envoy To Russia

Indian companies will continue buying oil from wherever they get the "best deal", India's envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that New Delhi will continue taking measures which protect its "national interest".

Mother, Baby Die After Man Without Medical Degree Conducts Delivery In Odisha: Cops

The proprietor of a nursing home in Odisha's Ganjam district was arrested on Sunday for allegedly conducting a delivery without holding any medical qualification, which resulted in the death of both the mother and her newborn, police said.

Second Accused Arrested In Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Attack Case

The Delhi Police on Sunday arrested another accused in connection the recent attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, officials said.

BJP South Bengaluru To Hold Dharmasthala Yatra Today To 'Protect Dharma'

The BJP South Bengaluru district unit will undertake a pilgrimage to Dharmasthala on Monday under the theme "Dharmada Ulivige Dharma Yuddha" (A holy war to protect dharma), led by district president and Jayanagar MLA C K Ramamurthy.

Victim's Mother-In-Law Arrested In UP Dowry Murder Case

The mother-in-law of a woman, who was set ablaze in Greater Noida over a dowry demand of Rs 36 lakh, was arrested on Sunday, police said.

Samajwadi Party Seeks Probe Into Ousted MLA Pooja Pal's "Life Threat From Party" Claim

The Samajwadi Party on Sunday urged the Union home ministry to investigate expelled MLA Pooja Pal's claim that she faced life threats from the party, saying the truth must be brought to light.

Teen, Adult Arrested Over Arson Attack On Indian Restaurant In London

A 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of arson on Sunday after an Indian restaurant in east London went up in flames, seriously injuring five people.

Over 150 People Killed, 600 Houses Damaged In Himachal Monsoon Fury Since June

The relentless monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 303 lives since June 20, with 155 deaths attributed to rain-related incidents

2-Km Crater Forms In Rajasthan Village As Dam Overflows Due To Heavy Rain

A 2-km ditch has formed at a village in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur village after the Surwal dam overflowed. The water flowed over fields and the Jadawata village bore the brunt of the destruction.

Tirupati Temple Board's Land Swap Deal Runs Into Trouble

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is facing a new controversy following allegations made by former chairperson Bhumana Karunakar Reddy that a recent land exchange agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA) is a "scam".

200 Booked In Kolhapur Violence Case, 31 Accused Identified

Police have registered a case against more than 200 people and identified 31 of them so far who were allegedly involved in violence and arson in Maharashtra's Kolhapur city two days back that left ten individuals injured, an officer said on Sunday.

UP Man Climbs Mobile Tower In 'Sholay' Style, Threatens "Girlfriend" For Marriage

In imagery reminiscent of a water tanker scene from the famous Bollywood film "Sholay", a man climbed atop a mobile tower at a village in Bhadohi district on Sunday and threatened to jump unless his "girlfriend" was brought to him for marriage.

Missed Warnings, Systemic Lapses: Kishtwar Cloudburst Was A Tragedy Foretold

A week after a catastrophic cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Kishtwar district, claiming at least 65 lives and leaving 32 people missing, the focus should be on the glaring absence of risk assessment, safety planning for the Machail Mata Yatra.

"Arrogance": BJP As Rahul Gandhi Dodges Query On Opposition's Bihar Chief Minister Face Query

The BJP on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi of "arrogance" after he parried a query on why the Congress has not yet made it clear that Tejashwi Yadav would be the opposition grand alliance's chief minister face in the upcoming Bihar assembly polls.

Man Breaches Security; Hugs, Kisses Rahul Gandhi During Bihar Yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was momentarily taken aback on Sunday during his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar when an unidentified man suddenly hugged him tightly and planted a kiss on his shoulder.

Man Kisses, Puts His Finger In Schoolgirl's Mouth At Sweet Shop In Bengal

A man is seen kissing and touching a Class 3 girl in full public view while she was visiting a sweet shop in Bengal, shows a disturbing video.

Kanimozhi To Receive Prestigious Periyar Award At DMK's Mupperum Vizha Celebrations

At the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (DMK) Mupperum Vizha celebrations in Karur on September 17, MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi will be conferred the Periyar Award in recognition of her contributions to the Dravidian movement.

Toddler Raped By Neighbour In Delhi; Found Naked, Covered In Blood By Mother

A one-year-old girl was raped by a 32-year-old man in Delhi today, officials said. The incident took place in the Bijwasan area of Delhi around 9;00 AM.