TN governor defying us, concerned by his conduct: Supreme Court

In an unprecedentedly stringent censure of a governor, the Supreme Court on Thursday said Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi is defying SC by refusing to swear in K Ponmudy as minister despite CM M K Stalin’s advice and gave Ravi 24 hours to administer oath to DMK leader to set right a wrong constitutional situation created by him. The governor in his March 17 letter cited his own interpretation of the SC order and said that conviction has only been “suspended and not set aside” and hence, Ponmudy cannot be appointed as a minister.

March 22, 2024 at 01:42AM

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Geelani's granddaughter, Shabir's daughter pledge 'allegiance to India'

Geelani's granddaughter and Shabir Shah's daughter disavow anti-India views, facing legal issues. Ruwa Shah's father was arrested for terror funding, while she engaged in alleged anti-India activities after returning from Istanbul. Sama, Shah's daughter, recently received an ED summons in a money laundering case involving her father. The agency had previously summoned her in 2019

March 22, 2024 at 12:31AM

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IS India chief arrested in Assam after infiltration from Bangladesh

Assam Police arrested IS India chief Haris Farooqi and an accomplice in Dhubri district for planning sabotage activities. Farooqi, a key figure in the Delhi IS terror module, faces pending cases and will be handed over to NIA. Based on inputs from sister agencies, Assam Police rushed its STF team to Dhubri on Tuesday to locate and apprehend the two.

March 21, 2024 at 01:26AM

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J&K woman, who entered PoK with infant daughter, repatriated

A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might have stayed with relatives. Her husband filed a missing FIR and said that his wife and daughter left the house after the argument and didn't return.

March 21, 2024 at 12:21AM

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Hathras ‘conspiracy’: Another accused gets bail in UAPA case

Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has granted bail to student leader Masood in connection with the 2020 Hathras gangrape case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Masood, along with journalist Siddique Kappan and four others, were accused of inciting unrest post the gangrape incident. The bench cited the SC's previous bail grant to Kappan and bail to four other co-accused by the high court.

March 20, 2024 at 12:15AM

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Bulgaria prez thanks PM for Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operation

Indian Navy's swift 40-hour operation, with PM Modi's support, rescued the hijacked MV Ruen from Somali pirates, ensuring the safety of seven Bulgarians. The operation showcased international cooperation and the Navy's commitment to combating piracy. As India rescued Bulgarian ship and its citizens, President expressed gratitude to PM Modi and Indian navy.

March 19, 2024 at 12:52AM

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Narco-terror financing: J&K SIA files chargesheet against two

Jammu and Kashmir SIA filed chargesheet against Zaheed Khoja and Zameer Lone for narco-terror financing under the NDPS Act, UAPA. Lone, a LeT terrorist in Pakistan/PoK, conspired to spread communal disharmony. Both plotted criminal conspiracy to raise funds by unlawful practices to financially support the terror, including setting ablaze govt buildings and residential houses of minority communities.

March 19, 2024 at 12:23AM

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CSK, India Cements top bond donors of AIADMK

AIADMK received Rs 6 crore in electoral bonds from major donors like India Cements and Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, received Rs 65.6 crore from various sources, including Neotia Foundation and Bharti Airtel. Shiv Sena only received 227 crore, with details submitted by it showing bonds were issued to it from Mumbai.

March 18, 2024 at 01:47AM

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Electoral bonds: Cong 2nd-largest gainer, slightly ahead of TMC

Recent Election Commission data reveals Congress leading in electoral bond receipts over Trinamool Congress (TMC). Despite Trinamool's initial advantage, Congress received more bonds. The data of 2017-18 and 2018-19 combined put the Trinamool ahead of Congress. A crucial period before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls showed significant differences in funding amounts.

March 18, 2024 at 01:30AM

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Pakistan to seek larger IMF bailout package of over $8 billion

Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to formally request a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Reports suggest Islamabad may seek over 8 billion US dollars during the upcoming IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, DC, from April 15 to 20. It is expected that Pakistan may request for enhanced quota like it did in 2008.

March 18, 2024 at 12:17AM

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