Politics

Karnataka Home Minister calls for debate on new criminal laws

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Tuesday that a debate was necessary on various aspects of the three new criminal laws implemented in place of the Indian Penal Code

Jul 2, 2024

'Truth can't be expunged': Rahul Gandhi after parts of his speech in Lok Sabha deleted

Rahul Gandhi's reference to Hindus drew strong protest from the BJP MPs and also a rare intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jul 2, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark in LS triggers intervention from PM, Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi's maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha was marked by huge pandemonium and uproar in the Lower House on Monday.

Jul 1, 2024

First FIRs filed in Delhi Seelampur and Kamli market under new criminal laws

India's legal system has embarked on a new journey with the implementation of three new criminal codes - Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The first two FIRs under the new criminal code were filed in Delhi.

Jul 1, 2024

Amit Shah explains how 'swadeshi' criminal code will ensure speedy trial and justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the country's criminal justice system has turned completely 'swadeshi' after 75 years of Independence, as the British-era laws have ceased to exist with new laws coming into force.

Jul 1, 2024

NIA gives consent for J&K candidate Engineer Rashid's oath-taking as MP

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday gave consent for incarcerated Engineer Rashid to take oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on July 5.

Jul 1, 2024

New law codes come into force, replace old penal codes

The implementation has faced criticism, with opposition parties accusing the government of forcibly passing the laws.

Jul 1, 2024

Telangana HC dismisses KCR's plea for stay on Judicial Commission probing power pacts

In a setback to former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed his writ petition seeking direction to stay proceedings of Justice L. Narasimha Reddy Commission constituted by the Congress to probe into Power Purchase Agreements made by the previous BRS government with the Chhattisgarh.

Jul 1, 2024

PM Modi resumes 'Mann Ki Baat' ; Urged people to share their ideas and inputs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday resumed his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' after taking a break during the Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 30, 2024

Kharge condoles death of five Army soldiers in Ladakh

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday extended his condolences following the tragic death of five Indian Army soldiers during a tank exercise in Ladakh.

Jun 29, 2024

Siddaramaiah meets Amit Shah; seeks implementation of Safe City Project in 5 K'taka cities

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and demanded implementation of the Safe City Project in five cities on the lines of state capital Bengaluru.

Jun 29, 2024

Raj man killed in China; BJP MP urges MEA to repatriate his mortal remains

BJP MP from Rajasthan's Jalore, Lumbaram Choudhary, has written to Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, urging him to facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of a trader from the state who was reportedly kidnapped and murdered in Guangdong, China, recently.

Jun 29, 2024

Congress leader, ex-minister Dharampuri Srinivas passes away

Senior Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member Dharampuri Srinivas passed away here early Saturday after prolonged illness.

Jun 29, 2024

Maha Budget: Ahead of Assembly polls, govt announces freebies & sops worth over Rs 1 lakh crore

Months before the Assembly elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who also holds the finance and planning portfolios, presented a full budget for 2024-25 in the state Assembly on Friday with freebies and sops worth over Rs 1 lakh crore.

Jun 28, 2024

Waste bin material, says Bengal Governor's office on CM's comments

The office of the West Bengal Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose, on Friday, reacted strongly to the comments made by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hinting towards the "general fear" among women to go to the Raj Bhavan.

Jun 28, 2024