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Strength of SC judges falls to all time low as 2 more judges retire next month [Details]

In 2009, the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges was increased from 26 to 31, including the Chief Justice of India. A decade later, in 2019 this number was further increased from 31 to 34, due to ever increasing backlog of cases

Jul 17, 2021

Afghan ambassador to Pakistan Najibullah Alikhil

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan abducted and tortured, alleges Afghanistan

The medical report of Silsila Alikhil also indicates torture with multiple injuries including swelling in the wrist joints, bleeding from the nose and ankle area.

Jul 17, 2021

Pending cases in Indian judicial system shown as 'inability' an overstatement: CJI Ramanna

Justice Ramana was speaking at a keynote talk at the India-Singapore Mediation Summit, "Making Mediation mainstream: Reflections from India and Singapore."

Jul 17, 2021

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of Covid than never before, expert warns

According to the latest updates, more than 48.5 percent of the American population are already vaccinated

Jul 17, 2021

Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

US President Joe Biden has hit out at Facebook again, saying that such social media platforms are allowing Covid vaccine misinformation to spread and are "killing people".

Jul 17, 2021

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded 38,079 new coronavirus infections, down from Friday's total of 39,079, and 560 deaths. The next 100-125 days, according to the Union Health Ministry, will be crucial in the fight against Covid-19.

Jul 17, 2021

COVID downward trend in India could reverse soon; COVID protocols must be followed strictly

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 188.9 mn; US cases on rise again

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 334,051,023 and 608,809, respectively, while in the country has witnessed more cases, up nearly 70 percent over the last week.

Jul 17, 2021

Karnataka allows medical, dental, nursing colleges to reopen

Karnataka on Friday announced its decision to allow educational institutions that work in the health and medical sector to reopen with immediate effect.

Jul 17, 2021

Bengaluru's iconic landmark Vidhan Soudha and strong Mysore connection

Karnataka bans TV cameras in Vidhana Soudha corridors

Citing "security and discipline", the Karnataka government on Friday banned media persons from filming or photographing the corridors of Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the legislature, as this was coming in the way of VIP movement.

Jul 17, 2021

Afghanistan: Taliban flag raised above border crossing with Pakistan

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

The Afghanistan Embassy in Australia has released a series of videos which appear to show appalling atrocities committed by the Taliban as the militant group intensifies its campaign to take control of the country, ABC reported.

Jul 17, 2021

New Wave: UK Covid daily cases cross 50K for the first time since January

Britain has recorded more than 50,000 new daily coronavirus cases, the highest number since mid-January, according to official data released on Friday.

Jul 17, 2021

Kerala chokes as Covid second wave shows no signs of slowing down, TPR above 10 [details]

On Friday, Kerala witnessed 13,750 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 130 Covid-related deaths

Jul 17, 2021

Indians targeted in South African violence; Jaishankar raises issue with counterpart

As many as 121 people, mostly of Indian origin, have died in the country's worst post-apartheid era violence

Jul 17, 2021

PAK PM Imran Khan, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Over 10K jihadis entered Afghanistan; Ashraf Ghani slams PAK at Uzbekistan summit [details]

As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani delivered his hard-hitting, Pakistan-shaming speech during international connectivity summit in Uzbekistan, PAK PM Imran Khan was seated only a few feet away.

Jul 17, 2021

Meet Asha Kandara: Single mother, a sweeper cracks RAS exam to become Dy Collector [details]

Asha, who is presently working as a sanitary worker with the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (North), simultaneously prepared for the RAS exam while performing her duty.

Jul 16, 2021

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Strength of SC judges falls to all time low as 2 more judges retire next month [Details]

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan abducted and tortured, alleges Afghanistan

Pending cases in Indian judicial system shown as 'inability' an overstatement: CJI Ramanna

Unvaccinated people at higher risk of Covid than never before, expert warns

Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

India logs 38,079 new Covid cases and 560 deaths in 24 hrs

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 188.9 mn; US cases on rise again

Karnataka allows medical, dental, nursing colleges to reopen

Karnataka bans TV cameras in Vidhana Soudha corridors

Videos show Afghan civilians being tortured, killed by Taliban

New Wave: UK Covid daily cases cross 50K for the first time since January

Kerala chokes as Covid second wave shows no signs of slowing down, TPR above 10 [details]

Indians targeted in South African violence; Jaishankar raises issue with counterpart

Over 10K jihadis entered Afghanistan; Ashraf Ghani slams PAK at Uzbekistan summit [details]

Meet Asha Kandara: Single mother, a sweeper cracks RAS exam to become Dy Collector [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]