Supreme Court pulls up authorities over toxic haze enveloping Delhi

Supreme Court on Monday said, people in Delhi-NCR are losing “precious years of their lives” and cannot be “left to die” due to the “atrocious” pollution situation which reflects a “shocking state of affairs”. The court directed neighbouring Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh to stop stubble burning. The top court also stopped all construction … Read more

Suspense continues over Govt formation in Maharashtra

Suspence continues over govt formation in Maharashtra despite a clear mandate for the BJP- Shiv Sena combine. Even though Monday saw political activity gaining momentum there was still no solution to the stalemate. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis met Amit Shah in New Delhi while NCP chief Sharad Pawar met interim congress chief Sonia Gandhi in … Read more

Senior officials of ‘Quad’ countries hold consultations

The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the officials reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific Region based on shared values and principles and respect for international law.  The statement said, the officials reiterated their firm support for ASEAN-Centrality and ASEAN-led mechanisms in the regional architecture for the Indo-Pacific, … Read more

Tis Hazari Clash: Lawyers protest outside Supreme Court

The lawyers are not participating and appearing in proceedings, only proxy counsel are taking dates. Advocate Naginder Benipal, Executive Member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, said lawyers have supported and cooperated with the call to abstain from work in the high court. Lawyers at the six District Courts in the national capital – … Read more

190 films from 76 countries to be screened at IFFI

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that this film festival would showcase the glimpses of cultural heritage of Goa and the other parts of the country.  He said  superstar Rajinikanth would be honoured with a special ‘Icon of Golden Jubilee Of IFFI-2019’ award. Union Minister said that in this festival, which is going to … Read more