Two Indian athletes sent back for breach of 'no-needle policy'


Two Indian athletes sent back for breach of 'no-needle policy'

The Commonwealth Games Federation on Friday suspended the accreditation of Indian athletes Rakesh Babu and KT Irfan for breaching the 'No Needle Policy'. A used needle was found in one of the athlete's room, while the syringe was found during the surprise checks conducted by the Australia...

Modi slams previous govts. for laxity in defence procurement


Modi slams previous govts. for laxity in defence procurement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday criticized the previous governments for being lax in the procurement of defence equipment and said such “laziness” has caused damage to the nation. “There was a time when, like many other aspects of governance, the critical issue of defence...

Allocation of cases is CJI’s prerogative: SC


Allocation of cases is CJI’s prerogative: SC

The SC today dismissed a petition that sought that the CJI should consult the two senior-most judges of the apex court for an allocation of cases. While dismissing the PIL, the court held in a judgment that The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is a high constitutional office entrusted with...

Hadiya has full authority over her choice: SC


Hadiya has full authority over her choice: SC

In the 61-page reasoned judgment published by the in the Hadiya case, the Supreme Court on Monday held that a person's right to choose a religion and marry is an intrinsic part of their meaningful existence. Referring to Hadiya's decision to marry the person of her choice, the court...

Congress on hunger strike for Dalits


Congress on hunger strike for Dalits

To protest against  the atrocities on Dalits and the caste violence that erupted on April 2 during Bharat bandh, Congress president Rahul Gandhi sat on a day-long fast on Monday at Rajghat to promote communal harmony. However, even before Congress president Rahul Gandhi reached...

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