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New Delhi: The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration told the Supreme Court Tuesday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained for instigating people in a border area where regional sensitivity is involved. Justifying Wangchuk's detention, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench...

Kolkata: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari Tuesday said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claims in her affidavit in the Supreme Court on the Enforcement Directorate’s petition regarding her 'interference' during a search operation at the office and residence...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Tuesday permitted IRS officer Sameer Wankhede to move a court in Mumbai with his lawsuit alleging defamation by The Ba***ds of Bollywood series produced by Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd. Justice Vikas Mahajan allowed Wankhede's application...

New Delhi: Eight Opposition members were suspended from the Lok Sabha Tuesday for 'unruly behaviour', including for tearing papers and throwing them at the Chair. As soon as the House met at 3 pm following multiple adjournments, Dilip Saika, who was in the Chair, named...

New Delhi: Opposition leaders Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over the country's 'sovereignty', transparency in decision-making, and the possible long-term impact on farmers, energy security and foreign policy. Leaders from the Congress party and Samajwadi Party questioned why...

Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) administrative officer Murari Babu in connection with the Sabarimala gold "loss" linked money laundering investigation in Kerala, officials said. The agency recorded Babu's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they...

New Delhi: Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, calling it a special moment for him and his family and stating that he will continue to win matches for...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday told NDA leaders that the coalition has been winning various elections due to its people-friendly policies and hard work. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters after the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting that Prime Minister Modi also told...

New Delhi: For the second consecutive day, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Tuesday raised the Ladakh standoff issue, despite repeated objections from the Chair to only present "authentic sources". The Lok Sabha saw a heated exchange as the opposition MPs continued...

Chennai: A police complaint has been filed against actor-politician Vijay and folk singer Velmurugan, alleging that a devotional song dedicated to Lord Murugan was mocked and distorted during the third anniversary celebrations of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) February 2. Advocate Kutrala Nathan lodged the...