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Ban on Ram Navami Procession: BJP MLA Asks If Jharkhand Is Ruled By "Taliban"

Ban on Ram Navami Procession: BJP MLA Asks If Jharkhand Is Ruled By "Taliban"

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Ranchi

The BJP on Tuesday created a ruckus in the Jharkhand Assembly over restrictions imposed on Ram Navami procession and wondered if the state is being ruled by the Taliban.

Gurugram Woman Cheated Of Rs 20 Lakh By Fraudsters Posing As Mumbai Cops

Gurugram Woman Cheated Of Rs 20 Lakh By Fraudsters Posing As Mumbai Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Gurugram

A woman here was allegedly duped of Rs 20 lakh by fraudsters posing as police officers, officials here said on Tuesday.

"Be Extremely Cautious...": Supreme Court To Lower Courts On Passing Remarks

"Be Extremely Cautious...": Supreme Court To Lower Courts On Passing Remarks

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it is essential for courts to be "extremely cautious" while passing adverse remarks against the parties involved

Clarify On Carbon Dating Of 'Shivling' In Gyanvapi Case By April 15: Court

Clarify On Carbon Dating Of 'Shivling' In Gyanvapi Case By April 15: Court

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Prayagraj

The Allahabad High Court has granted the ASI the last opportunity to file its response by April 5 clarifying whether the process of carbon dating will damage an object, claimed to be a "Shivling", found inside the Gyanvapi mosque.

2 Women Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 60 Lakh In Mizoram: Cops

2 Women Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 60 Lakh In Mizoram: Cops

Asian News International | Wednesday March 22, 2023, Aizawl

Foiling a smuggling bid, Assam Rifles recovered heroin worth Rs 60 lakh from Aizawl and apprehended two women.

India, Bhutan Celebrate 'Festival Of Friendship' In Arunachal Pradesh

India, Bhutan Celebrate 'Festival Of Friendship' In Arunachal Pradesh

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Arundhati Jain | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

The Gorsam Kora festival, widely viewed as the festival of friendship between India and Bhutan, was celebrated at the Gorsam Chorten Stupa in Arunachal Pradesh's Zemithang.

Need To Scrutinise Consent In Sexual Assault Cases, Says Delhi High Court

Need To Scrutinise Consent In Sexual Assault Cases, Says Delhi High Court

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 22, 2023, New Delhi

Complainants of sexual assault cases are entitled to a fair trial, but the responsibility of the criminal justice system towards protecting rights of the accused cannot be ignored, the Delhi High Court said on Tuesday.

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 168.96 GW Till February 2023

India's Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 168.96 GW Till February 2023

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 21, 2023, New Delhi

India's total installed renewable energy capacity touched 168.96 GW mark by February 2023-end, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Will Give legal Aid To Sikhs Arrested In Police Crackdown: Akali Dal Chief

Will Give legal Aid To Sikhs Arrested In Police Crackdown: Akali Dal Chief

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 21, 2023, Chandigarh

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has said his party will provide legal assistance to Sikhs arrested in the ongoing police crackdown and ensure their rights were not "trampled upon" by the Aam Aadmi Party government.

"Rights Are For Indians, Not BBC": Assam Passes Resolution Over Series On PM

"Rights Are For Indians, Not BBC": Assam Passes Resolution Over Series On PM

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury , Edited by Supriti David | Tuesday March 21, 2023, Assam

The Assam Legislative Assembly passed a resolution against the BBC calling for strict action against the UK broadcaster over the alleged "malicious and dangerous" agenda against PM Modi propagated through the documentary 'India: The Modi Question'.

Court Refuses To Cancel 23-Year-Old Case Against Congress's Randeep Surjewala

Court Refuses To Cancel 23-Year-Old Case Against Congress's Randeep Surjewala

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 21, 2023, Prayagraj

The Allahabad High Court has declined to quash a 23-year-old criminal case against Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala which is pending before a Varanasi court.

19-Year-Old Woman Dies After Illegal Abortion Attempt: Haryana Police

19-Year-Old Woman Dies After Illegal Abortion Attempt: Haryana Police

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 21, 2023, Hisar (Haryana)

A 19-year-old woman died after an illegal attempt at abortion went wrong in Hisar district of Haryana, police said on Tuesday.

Conrad Sangma vs Himanta Sarma Over Disputed Territory

Conrad Sangma vs Himanta Sarma Over Disputed Territory

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 21, 2023, Shillong

Dismissing his Assam counterpart's claim, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday asserted in the assembly that Mukroh village on the disputed inter-state border is a part of the hill state.

"Anyone Felt Earthquake?" Query Floods Twitter As Tremors Jolt North India

"Anyone Felt Earthquake?" Query Floods Twitter As Tremors Jolt North India

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday March 21, 2023, New Delhi

Strong tremors jolted parts of north India, including Delhi and its neighbouring areas, on Tuesday night as an earthquake of 6.5 magnitude struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan.

Army Budget Should Have Deterrent Capacity For At Least 2 Hostile Neighbours: Panel

Army Budget Should Have Deterrent Capacity For At Least 2 Hostile Neighbours: Panel

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 21, 2023, New Delhi

The capital budget of the Indian Army should be increased to facilitate enhancing its deterrent capacity to ward off challenges from the two "hostile" neighbours, a parliamentary panel said on Tuesday in an apparent reference to Pakistan and China.