Gujarat & Centre: Bilkis Bano case not rarest of rare; Supreme Court: Why selective remission?

The Centre and Gujarat state have defended their decision to release 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, pleading that they did not commit a "rarest of rare crime," and should be allowed to reform and reintegrate at society. However, the Supreme Court asked why the remission policy was applied selectively and why convicts in a similar position continue to remain in jail.

August 18, 2023 at 02:38AM

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Ashok Gehlot's rare open support for Pilot, thanks to BJP

August 18, 2023 at 12:01AM

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Cong disowns neta's statement as AAP threatens to exit

Delhi Congress member Alka Lamba on Wednesday said the leadership has decided to contest all seven Lok Sabha seats in the capital in 2024, triggering a war of words with AAP, which threatened to walk out of the opposition INDIA grouping if Congress did not roll back its stand.

August 17, 2023 at 04:32AM

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Looking for the best & brightest #Unstoppable21 young Indians

With a young population of 512 million Indians under 21, India is poised to reap its demographic dividend. To celebrate India's youth, the Times of India is launching #Unstoppable21, inviting nominations for 21 Indians under 21 in humanities, science, sports, fine arts, performing arts, social activism and entrepreneurship.

August 17, 2023 at 04:28AM

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JEE aspirant hangs self in Kota, 20th suicide this year

An 18-year-old Bihar student was found dead in his Kota PG hostel room, the latest suicide and fourth since the last fortnight. Identified as Valmiki Prasad, the engineering entrant had been preparing for his IIT-JEE exam since last academic session. His last reported activity was a call to his parents on Monday evening to which they replied by arriving in Kota the following day.

August 17, 2023 at 03:01AM

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Wartime financial problems: Russia sharply raises interest rates

The Russian central bank on Tuesday raised interest rates by the most it had since the early weeks of the war in Ukraine, a dramatic move that underlines the scale of concern about Russia's economic stability.

August 16, 2023 at 02:23AM

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SC judges must give voice to those facing arbitrary arrests: CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, emphasized on the accessibility of the judiciary for the common man, ensuring safety of their lives and liberties. He announced further measures to make justice more affordable and inclusive, including the construction of 27 courtrooms in the Supreme Court.

August 16, 2023 at 03:35AM

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In his 10th I-Day speech, PM Modi says he'll be back next year

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, focused on India's place in a changed global context post-pandemic in his Independence Day speech. He emphasized the successes achieved by his government and India's potential to regain glory under strong and stable governance.

August 16, 2023 at 04:04AM

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Maoists kills 2 policemen on eve of Independence Day in Jharkhand

Suspected Maoists active in the forested regions of West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand attacked joint security forces and killed two policemen on the eve of Independence Day.

August 15, 2023 at 09:24PM

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Out on bail, vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested again, for rioting in Nuh

Bajrang Dal member Bittu Bajrangi, who had posted a provocative video preceding communal clashes on 31 July and was out on bail, has been arrested again. This time, the Nuh police has arrested him for allegedly carrying arms and rioting on the day of the event. The FIR claims he and his supporters carried swords to a temple in Nuh on 31 July.

August 16, 2023 at 02:59AM

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