Sabarimala case: Supreme Court says legislature’s decision not ‘final word’ on what constitutes religious superstition
this Supreme Court It observed on Wednesday that it has the power and jurisdiction to determine whether a certain practice within a religion is superstitious or not, rebutting the Centre’s contention that such matters do not fall within the ambit…
CEC response ‘lost’: TMC’s Derek O’Brien details ‘7-minute’ meeting with Gyanesh Kumar
TMC MP Derek O’Brien (ANI photo) New Delhi: In partnership with election committee Wednesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) vacillated, calling Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a “Joel, criminal” and accusing him of having a…
‘Shocked Congress’: Rajiv Chandrasekhar clarifies asset charges, says Indian group in Kerala is inevitable
NEW DELHI: A day ahead of polls in Kerala, BJP president Rajiv Chandrasekhar on Wednesday dismissed the Congress charge that he failed to disclose assets in his election affidavit, calling the allegation a “pathetic, desperate effort” by the…
‘We expect unhindered freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz’: India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
Iranians react after ceasefire declaration NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States and expressed hope that the agreement will pave the way for lasting peace in…
Bengal poll battle heats up: EC, TMC swap ‘straight talk’
War of words: ECI ensures free elections, TMC expresses displeasure over deletion of voters (ANI Photo) this election commission of india The ECI on Wednesday said the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted “without fear, violence…
Bengal polls: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination for Babanipur constituency, raises SIR issues
New Delhi: Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee She filed her nomination from Babanipur on Wednesday and staged a road march from her Kalighat residence to the Alipore Survey House in Kolkata in a show of strength. Supporters on both sides…
The real work begins after liftoff: ISRO chief puts mission operations at center of space ambitions
BENGALURU: India’s space mission may grab headlines when it lifts off, but the real test begins only after the rocket goes silent. ISRO Chairman Narayanan said here on Wednesday that mission operations are a long, invisible phase that keeps…
On Pakistani minister’s warning of attack on Kolkata, Rajnath says ‘only God knows how many parts they will be divided into’
minister of defense Rajnath Singh In a strong rebuke to Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent remarks about an attack on Kolkata, Pakistan on Tuesday warned Islamabad that it should remember “55 years ago, they suffered the…
Tejas fleet to fly again today after grounding in February
New Delhi: In good news for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the indigenously developed LCA Tejas fleet is likely to resume flight operations on Wednesday after being grounded for nearly two months. In early February, a Tejas aircraft encountered problems…
Kerala polls: 38% candidates facing criminal cases, 23% facing serious charges
The Kerala elections are scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 9, and the results will be announced on May 4. New Delhi: 883 candidates to contest in upcoming elections kerala According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 324…