NEW DELHI: “Lifespan of a criminal trial cannot be that of a turtle,” SC said Wednesday, taking exception to the over-three-year-long trial of an activist of the outlawed Popular Front of India (PFI) facing charges that entail a maximum five-year jail term, with no prospect of its early end because of 700 prosecution witnesses lined…
The other regional source said there were still details to be determined about how “control” would be defined Iran said an agreement with Oman has been reached on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies.A joint statement from Tehran…
Nasa and SpaceX are discussing ways to prevent future lunar impacts, SpaceX director Scheiman said | (Representational AI Image) A four-tonne SpaceX rocket piece hurtling through space for over 18 months is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed around noon Wednesday (India time). The school-bus-size object is the second stage of…
The move will allow homoeopaths to prescribe modern medicines after a one-year certificate course NEW DELHI: Indian Medical Association (IMA) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Maharashtra government does not withdraw its decision to allow homoeopaths to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council after a one-year certificate course, which will allow them to prescribe…
Although Bengal and Siberian tigers are closely related subspecies, there are still several biological and habitat-specific differences between them. Since there are global plans for wildlife conservation for the tiger subspecies, it is important to understand what differences exist between these big cats and what similarities.Bengal Tiger This tiger subspecies is also known as the…
Shipping minister said that aritime regulator DGMA is operating round-the-clock to monitor distress alerts and coordinate rescue efforts NEW DELHI: Around three dozen Indian and other India-bound ships are currently in the West and East of the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, with 25 of them in the Hormuz region. Agencies have identified the…
Moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to recognise digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill — replacing a British-era law — without discussion amid opposition protests and sloganeering on multiple issues, as members refused to heed the…
Speculation grew that the government may revive the Constitution amendment bill that was defeated in the last session NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday revived its bid to secure Parliament’s nod for its ambitious delimitation legislation that proposes to raise Lok Sabha’s strength by over 50% and implement one-third reservation for women from 2029, and…
Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also said India would soon have its first woman CJI NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill by voice vote to replace an ordinance that increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 judges to 38. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha…
Pradeep Rawat’s son Vikramaditya recalls actor’s final moments: ‘I saw doctors giving him CPR, that’s when I understood’ Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat‘s son, Vikramaditya, broke down as he recalled his father’s final moments during the actor’s last rites held at Oshiwara Crematorium in Mumbai on Wednesday.Speaking to the media after bidding an emotional farewell to…