Constitution Is A "Powerful Tool" To Curb Disparities: Chief Justice

The CJI said the bottom line was that "we live among many such complexly stacked inequalities." (File) Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said the Constitution is a "powerful tool" to curb disparities and it creates institutions and structures which are meant to guard against inequality. He …...Read More

131.3 Lakh Fishermen Covered Under Centre's Insurance Scheme: Minister

4,26,666 KCCs have been sanctioned to fishers, the union minister said (Representational) Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that as many as 131.3 lakh fishermen have been covered under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) of the Centre's …...Read More

UP Man Arrested For Assaulting, Cutting Wife's Ear With Sickle: Cops

The victim is the head of village Patkhauli, say cops (Representational) A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife, a village head, and slicing her ear with a sickle, police said on Wednesday. Balram, who was arrested on a complaint from Shridevi has as many as 14 cases …...Read More

3 Of Family Killed As Their Bike Collides With Health Department Van In Madhya Pradesh: Cops

Further probe is underway, say cops (Representational) Three persons of a family were killed when their motorcycle collided with a van of the health department in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Wednesday, police said. The incident took place near Sinhniwas village, said Kotwali police station in-charge Rohit Dubey. Janved (45), …...Read More

From Olympics Disqualification to Retirement: Vinesh Phogat's Journey

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight hours before her gold medal bout. India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from the sport following her disqualification in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified for being 100 …...Read More

"Asatya, Not Jhooth": When Amit Shah Helped Out Kiren Rijiju In Parliament

The Opposition's ongoing objections about "unparliamentary" language provided some lighter moments in parliament today amid the acrimonious discussion of the Waqf Amendment Bill. This time, Union minister Kiren Rijiju averted a pitfall, with some 'help' from senior cabinet colleague Amit Shah. The Minister for Minority Affairs was responding to the …...Read More

"Tired Of...": Shashi Tharoor As Vinesh Phogat Retires After Olympics Exit

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement following disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 Congress MP Shashi Tharoor today said that Vinesh Phogat is "tired of fighting", shortly after the wrestler announced her retirement following the shock exit from the Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday. In a post in Hindi on X, …...Read More

NDTV Impact: After Tiger Deaths, Notice Issued To Bandhavgarh Deputy Director

Madhya Pradesh has the highest tiger population in India. Initiating action after an NDTV report on the alarming rise of tiger deaths in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the Madhya Pradesh Forest Headquarters has issued notices to the reserve's deputy director and officials from the Shahdol Forest Division. In a report …...Read More

3 Kashmiri Scientists Discover New Species Of Hoverfly

The discovery of the new species of hoverfly adds to the understanding of the rich insect life Three Kashmiri scientists have discovered a new species of hoverfly that mimics the wasp in the high-altitude alpine forests. The findings of the three entomologists -- scientists who study insects -- Aijaz Ahmad …...Read More

"Will Be Cherished For Generations": PM Congratulates India Hockey Team

India hockey team won a second successive bronze medal in the Olympic Games Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a long congratulatory post for the Indian hockey team after they won its second successive bronze medal in the Olympic Games. India beat Spain 2-1 in the third position playoff match …...Read More