NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected criticism of India’s foreign funding law, saying the issue is an internal matter on which Parliament will take a decision.During a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said several countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funds and foreign financing.“Regarding the issue you are referring…
The Calcutta high court denied an urgent hearing for Sumit Roy, an aide to Abhishek Banerjee. KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court on Friday refused an urgent hearing to Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with four FIRs registered against him at different police stations in West Bengal.Roy’s lawyer Trideep Pais…
Police arrested Mhatre on July 8 for allegedly slapping and punching a doctor and assaulting a resident medical officer. MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday fast tracked their trial and granted bail to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three others accused behind bars in the July 6 assault on doctors including a woman…
Regional parties received over Rs 1,051 crore in donations above Rs 20,000 in FY2024-25 (AI image) NEW DELHI: Donations above Rs 20,000 received by regional political parties nearly tripled in 2024-25, rising to Rs 1,051.56 crore from Rs 347.69 crore in the previous financial year, while the number of declared donations jumped 85%, according to…
Patna: A 30-year-old woman and her three-year-old daughter died, while three other members of the same family sustained serious injuries in a road accident on the Patna-Sarmera National Highway on Thursday morning.The accident occurred around 7am near Saidanpur village under Gaurichak police station area when a speeding sand-laden truck allegedly lost control after one of…
Jharkhand assembly adjourned amid BJP uproar over job exam irregularities Opposition BJP MLAs disrupted proceedings of the Jharkhand Assembly over alleged irregularities in a job examination, with several legislators entering the well of the House in protest.Proceedings of the Jharkhand Assembly were adjourned till 12.30 pm amid an uproar by the BJP MLAs.During the proceedings,…
Kolkata: A tenant verification drive by Bidhannagar Police led to the arrest of two Nigerian nationals allegedly staying in India without valid visas. The accused, Nnamdi Jonathan (36) and David Agyei (34), both from Lagos, were arrested by Baguiati police during a raid at Prantik Abas in Dashodrone Ghosh Para.According to police, a team conducting…
The Bombay high court will pass an order on Friday regarding bail for Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre (File Photo). MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday indicated that it would on Friday pass an order to release on bail Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre (73) and three others who have been accused and arrested…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Delhi witnessed its rainiest day of August so far this year during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Friday. NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall continued to lash the national capital on Friday morning, a day after intense showers caused waterlogging in several parts of the city.The India Meteorological…
A nearly 54% rainfall deficit in Gaya district has dealt a severe blow to the paddy crop with transplantation reaching only about 37% against the target of 1,82,518 hectares Gaya: A nearly 54% rainfall deficit in Gaya district has dealt a severe blow to the paddy crop with transplantation reaching only about 37% against the…
