Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.
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The Supreme Court of India dismissed the Centre's appeal, ruling that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Union government. The court affirmed that taxation on lotteries falls under state jurisdiction, confirming the Sikkim High Court's decision. Lottery distributors will continue to pay the state-imposed gambling tax. The case originated from a 2013 petition by Future Gaming Solutions Pvt Ltd.
India aim for a series clean-sweep and a big knock from Virat Kohli in the final ODI against England in Ahmedabad. India's preparation for the Champions Trophy includes key returns to form from Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami, while England struggles with core batting issues.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar urged Bangladesh to decide on the nature of their relationship with India, highlighting issues of blame and minority attacks. He emphasized the importance of clear intentions for the future while acknowledging the historical ties between the two nations.
In a high-profile gold smuggling case, prime accused Ranya claims she was verbally threatened during DRI interrogation but not physically harmed. DRI officials dispute her account, stating that questioning was recorded and focused on her travel history. The court will review the interrogation videos for any misconduct and Ranya’s non-cooperation is noted.
In Bangladesh, the Muslim Consumers' Rights Council rallied, demanding a boycott of restaurants not serving beef. They accused these establishments of aligning with anti-Muslim ideologies and called beef a symbol of Islamic identity. This protest occurs amidst escalating violence against minorities following the recent political upheaval.
New York City has officially declared April 14th as Dr. BR Ambedkar Day, recognizing his significant contributions to democracy, women's empowerment, and justice for marginalized communities. The announcement was made by Dilip Chauhan from the NYC Mayor's Office for International Affairs, with Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressing gratitude for honoring Ambedkar's global legacy.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concerns over political parties offering freebies, questioning whether such actions were fostering dependency rather than encouraging participation in the workforce. The court noted that freebies might discourage people from working, impacting sectors like agriculture. The urban poverty alleviation mission is being finalized to address homelessness.
On the day the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) teetered on the brink of political collapse, Swati Maliwal posted a cryptic yet unmistakable image on X (formerly Twitter): a painting of Draupadi’s cheerharan—the infamous disrobing scene from the Mahabharata. The symbolism was immediate and resounding. Draupadi, humiliated and betrayed, had vowed revenge, a fire that ultimately led to the annihilation of the Kauravas in Kurukshetra. Maliwal’s message was no different—she was wronged, she was... Expand
A National Investigation Agency team is set to go to the US to finalize the extradition of 26/11 attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, as approved by the US Supreme Court. Rana, convicted of aiding Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, is accused by India of planning and executing the Mumbai terror attacks and has been in custody since extradition proceedings began.
The indefinite shutdown by Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district continues to disrupt daily life, following confrontations with security forces over unrestricted movement directives. One protester died, and over 40 were injured, including security personnel. Authorities have intensified security and implemented vehicle patrols along NH-2 to maintain order.