Kolkata: The character of a witness is never a principal issue in a criminal trial — it is the accused who is on trial, not the witness, the Calcutta HC on Thursday held while upholding the life sentence of two of the six convicts in a gruesome 2010 political murder, where a CPM worker was…
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Friday said that “obscene and hateful statements” made in the name of entertainment would not be tolerated and that strict action would be taken in connection with the controversial remarks made during a live stand-up comedy show by comedian Pranit More. MUMBAI: Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde on Friday said that…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday sought the response of the makers of the film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal on a plea filed by actor Salman Khan seeking a stay on its release. Khan has alleged that the film is based on the blackbuck poaching case associated with him and violates…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) brought relief to Chennai’s power consumers who suffer long waiting times in the ‘queue’ upon calling Minnagam — 9498794987 — to report power cuts. It has revived the defunct fuse-off call (FOC) helplines and set up additional 77 helplines to cater to areas where interruptions occur…
Image used for representation Patna: Pearls, long regarded as symbol of luxury and elegance, may soon become a new source of income for farmers of Bihar. In an effort to diversify agricultural activities and enhance rural incomes, the state govt has included pearl farming under it’s Fish Species Diversification Scheme and approved an allocation of…
Vehicles at Kantatoli Chowk in Ranchi Ranchi: Traffic police have proposed installing traffic lights at 35 new intersections across the city to ensure smoother vehicular movement and reduce accidents. A detailed proposal in this regard has been submitted to smart city project authorities.Ranchi now has traffic signals at 40 locations, of which 37 are functional….
पश्चिम एशिया में बढ़ते तनाव और समुद्री व्यापार मार्गों की सुरक्षा को लेकर वैश्विक चिंताएं बढ़ रही हैं. इसी बीच फ्रांस ने भारत को एक महत्वपूर्ण समुद्री सुरक्षा पहल में शामिल करने का प्रस्ताव दिया है. जी7 शिखर सम्मेलन के दौरान इस विषय पर उच्चस्तरीय चर्चा होने की संभावना है. समुद्री सुरक्षा, ऊर्जा आपूर्ति और…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (PTI Photo) Former India captain Virat Kohli paid an emotional tribute to Kane Williamson after the New Zealand batting great announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday.Williamson’s decision brought the curtain down on a remarkable international career spanning 16 years, during which he established himself as one of…
Air India Ahmedabad plane crash NEW DELHI: One year has passed since Air India Flight AI171 crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad, claiming 260 lives and leaving behind hundreds of grieving families still searching for answers. The wreckage has long been cleared. Life around the crash site has gradually returned to routine. But for many…
KOLKATAL: TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee repeatedly replied, “I do not know,” during his marathon questioning by the West Bengal CID in the alleged signature forgery case on Thursday.Investigators were reportedly dissatisfied with his responses and have summoned him again on June 14 for a second round of grilling, according to news…
