NEW DELHI: With cow slaughter banned by legislations in all states, except Kerala and some in the north-east, an advocate on Tuesday requested SC for an urgent hearing prior to Eid, which falls on May 28, for a direction to states to strictly enforce the laws.Advocate Barun Kumar Sinha sought an urgent hearing on a…
Twisha Sharma death case (File Photo) NEW DELHI: A special court in Bhopal on Saturday rejected the bail plea of retired judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the alleged dowry death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma, observing that the charges against her were “serious.“Giribala Singh, Twisha’s mother-in-law, is accused in the case after…
Yesterday, eight people named in an FIR over the alleged embezzlement of temple donations were arrested. NEW DELHI: Champat Rai, general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has resigned from the post on moral grounds, while trustee Anil Mishra has also stepped down.The development comes amid an ongoing controversy over the alleged…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari shared a cozy moment from the swearing-in ceremony of the Assam government. Along with the exchange the two leaders also possibly alluded towards a shared problem of the two states, that being of the infiltrators.Photos posted by Suvendu Adhikari on…
SRINAGAR: A court in J&K’s Bandipora on Monday acquitted a woman and her alleged partner of the charges of murdering her husband in 2016, citing the lack of irrefutable evidence against the accused.District and sessions judge Mir Wajahat faulted the prosecution for failing to produce a crucial forensic report that could have resolved the ambiguity…
A delicate enamel flower, a family heirloom, may be a genuine Fabergé creation. This piece, once valued in the hundreds of thousands, is now being re-examined. Experts are investigating its potential connection to Queen Mother of Romania and royalty. The BBC’s Fake or Fortune program is exploring the flower’s uncertain authenticity. If genuine, this royal…
Quote of the Day by Plato (Canva) Plato’s philosophy is timeless and relevant for every age. More than 2300 years after his death Plato remains one of the most influential thinkers in the history of humankind. His ideas shaped philosophy, politics, education, ethics, science and even religion. All students of philosophy eventually come across Plato,…
NEW DELHI: Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for his country’s World Cup match against Germany despite being under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) had earlier said the 23-year-old would not be able to travel to Canada, but confirmed on Thursday that the…
Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Optical illusions don’t just trick your eyes; they can reveal how your mind naturally works. In this viral personality test by creator Dasha Takisho, a simple black-and-white picture hides both a tree and several faces. What you notice first is said to reflect how you process emotions, solve problems, and why…
PATHANAMTHITTA: An auto-rickshaw driver was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after allegedly drugging her with spiked juice in Kerala’s Adoor, police said on Saturday.The accused, identified as Vinod, a native of Adoor, had reportedly gone into hiding after a case was registered against him, police added.According to police, the 28-year-old woman was living…