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Rahul Gandhi gets bail in defamation case

A sessions court in Gujarat's Surat city today granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he filed an appeal against his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his 2019 "Modi surname" remark in which he has been sentenced to two years in jail
3 April 2023

Defamation Case: Rahul to challenge conviction today

Disqualified Indian Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi will move an appeal before a court in Gujarat state today against his conviction in a criminal defamation case.
2 April 2023

One dead as clashes rock India’s Bihar

Authorities deployed hundreds of riot police and cut mobile internet services in parts of eastern India yesterday after violent clashes erupted in at least eight states during a Hindu religious festival.
2 April 2023

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi to challenge conviction tomorrow

Rahul Gandhi was on March 24 disqualified from the Lok Sabha following his conviction by a Surat court in the criminal defamation case
2 April 2023

Adani Ports acquires Karaikal Port in Chennai for Rs 1,485cr

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) today announced it has completed the acquisition of a private deep-water port in Puducherry, a federally-ruled territory 300km south of Chennai, for Rs 1,485 crores
1 April 2023

Some people hell-bent on tarnishing Modi's image, says Indian PM

In a veiled attack on Congress, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said some people are hell-bent to tarnish his image and they have given a "supari" (contract) for this purpose colluding with certain people sitting in India and also outside the country
1 April 2023

Death toll in India temple collapse rises to 36

The death toll after a floor collapsed at a Hindu temple in India had risen to 36 yesterday after rescuers discovered the body of the last person still missing, police told AFP.
31 March 2023

Police arrest 36 after clashes at procession

At least 36 people have been arrested in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal after violent clashes disrupted a religious procession, a senior state police official said yesterday.
31 March 2023

India temple collapse: Death toll rises to 36

The death toll in the temple roof collapse in the central Indian city of Indore went up to 36 today with the recovery of more bodies
31 March 2023

Twitter blocks Pak govt’s account for viewing in India

Twitter has blocked the Pakistan government’s account from being viewed in India in response to a legal demand, according to a notice on the social media
30 March 2023

At least 12 killed in India temple collapse

According to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, eleven bodies have been retrieved so far
30 March 2023

Twitter blocks Pakistan govt's account for viewing in India

Twitter has blocked the Pakistan government's account from being viewed in India in response to a legal demand, according to a notice on the social media platform on Thursday.
30 March 2023

Bombay HC refuses to grant relief to Mamata

The Bombay High Court yesterday declined to grant relief to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a complaint seeking action against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem at an event in Mumbai in 2022. Justice Amit Borkar
29 March 2023

‘Disrespecting national anthem’: Bombay HC refuses to grant relief to Mamata

The Bombay High Court yesterday declined to grant relief to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a complaint seeking action against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem at an event in Mumbai in 2022..Justice Amit Borkar dismissed the application filed by Mamata cha
29 March 2023

Lok Sabha membership of lawmaker Faizal restored

The secretariat of India's lower House of parliament, the Lok Sabha, today restored the membership of Nationalist Congress Party lawmaker Mohammad Faizal P P in compliance with a court directive.
29 March 2023

Adani buys 49pc stakes in another Indian media outlet

After buying NDTV, embattled billionaire Gautam Adani’s AMG Media Networks Limited (AMNL) has acquired about 49 percent stake in another Indian news platform.
28 March 2023

After NDTV, Adani acquires stakes in another Indian media outlet

After buying NDTV, embattled billionaire Gautam Adani's AMG Media Networks Limited (AMNL) has acquired about 49 percent stake in another Indian news platform..AMNL bought the stake in digital business news platform Quintillion Business Media Pvt Ltd (QBML) for nearly 48 crore rupees, repor
28 March 2023

Rahul’s Removal As Mp: Parliament adjourned after protests

India’s parliament was adjourned twice yesterday after lawmakers held rowdy protests and threw paper at the Speaker following the expulsion from the house of top opposition figure Rahul Gandhi.
27 March 2023

Rahul asked to vacate official bungalow

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate his official bungalow by April 22, four days after he was disqualified as a Lok Sabha member following his conviction in a criminal defamation case
27 March 2023

Why were Bilkis Bano's rapists let go early?

India's Supreme Court today sought a response from the central and Gujarat state government on a plea challenging the "premature" release of 11 people convicted for gang-raping Bilkis Bano during the post-Godhra riots 21 years ago
27 March 2023