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Congress Legislative Party meeting has been called on 16th February in Bengaluru to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision over reservation in promotions, says Congress leader Siddaramaiah
Congress Legislative Party meeting on Feb 16 to discuss SC’s decision over reservation
Siddaramaiah, Congress: Congress Legislative Party meeting has been called on 16th February in Bengaluru to discuss the Supreme Court's decision over reservation in promotions
No lunch hour in Rajya Sabha tomorrow
There will be no lunch hour in Rajya Sabha tomorrow. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will reply in the House, on Budget, at 4 PM tomorrow. The first session of Parliament's Budget session concludes tomorrow. The second session will begin on March 2
Aligarh court grants bail to Dr Kafeel Khan
Aligarh court has granted bail to Dr Kafeel Khan, reported Newsd
Protest by Jamia Coordination Committee continues near Holy Family Hospital
Delhi: Protest by Jamia Coordination Committee continues near Holy Family Hospital. They had called a protest march against CAA,NRC&NPR, from Jamia to Parliament, but were stopped by security forces near the Hospital in Okhla.Police is requesting them to return to Gate 7 of Jamia
Hilal Lone, son of National Conference's Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone booked under PSA
Hilal Lone, son of National Conference's Lok Sabha MP Mohammad Akbar Lone, has been booked with Public Safety Act by Jammu & Kashmir administration.
2 jawans killed, 6 CoBRA personnel injured in the encounter with naxals at Irapalli village in Bijapur district
A total of 6 CoBRA personnel of 204 battalion were injured in the encounter with naxals at Irapalli village in Bijapur district. 2 jawans have lost their lives.
Delhi HC directs concerned authorities to take action against pubs, restaurants, bars which are illegally active in Hauz khaz , Delhi
Delhi High Court has directed concerned authorities to take action as per law against those pubs, restaurants, bars, which are being run illegally in Hauz Khas area of Delhi.
We have arrested Mumbai serial blasts accused Munaf Halari Moosa from Mumbai airport yesterday, says DSP, KK Patel
KK Patel, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gujarat ATS: We have arrested Mumbai serial blasts accused Munaf Halari Moosa from Mumbai Airport yesterday. He was going to Dubai. We have recovered a Pakistani passport from his possession.
We've set up a high-level fact-finding committee to meet with the complainants, eyewitnesses, says Principal of Gargi college
Principal of Gargi college, Dr Promila Kumar, on alleged sexual assault by outsiders, at the college: We've set up a high-level fact-finding committee to meet with the complainants, eyewitnesses and any other person having relevant information.
College will file a report of complaints to the Police, says Principal of Gargi college
Institute will file a report of complaints to the Police at the earliest so perpetrators can be brought to justice. We'll set up a security protocol to ensure such incidents never take place again, says Principal of Gargi college, Dr Promila Kumar
Delhi Commission for Women summons the Principal of Gargi College
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) summons the Principal of Gargi College, Dr Promila Kumar, asking her to appear before it on 13th February at 2:00 PM
An inspector of Crime Against Women Cell has been designated as investigation officer in the case, says DCP South Atul Thakur on Gargi college case
DCP South Atul Thakur on Gargi college case: An inspector of Crime Against Women (CAW) Cell has been designated as investigation officer in the case. The Additional DCP (South) has been designated as inquiry officer to conduct an inquiry into all aspects related to the case.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi to address rallies in Uttar Pradesh on farmer issues
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to address more than 6 rallies in Uttar Pradesh on farmer issues. Her first rally will be in Basti on February 23.
Dawood Ibrahim's aide Tariq Parveen sent to police custody in connection with an extortion case
Mumbai: Dawood Ibrahim's aide Tariq Parveen has been sent to police custody till 13th February by Esplanade court in connection with an extortion case.
Congress to launch country-wide agitation programme against 'unconstitutional stand of BJP government in Supreme Court' over reservation in promotions
Congress to launch country-wide agitation programme before 16th February against 'unconstitutional stand of BJP government in Supreme Court' over reservation in promotions.
I request both students and police to deal with the situation in a calm manner, says Jamia Millia Islamia chief proctor Waseem Ahmad
Jamia Millia Islamia Chief Proctor Waseem Ahmad: I request both students and police to deal with the situation in a calm manner. I appeal to students to move back.
Modi government has no basis for charging Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti with PSA, says Priyanka Gandhi
Since when has being a “Daddy’s girl” & encouraging people to vote become a crime against the nation? I would be proud to be both! Its pretty clear that the government has no basis for charging Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti with PSA. They must be freed, Priyanka wrote in a tweet.
Delhi Police registers FIR in connection with alleged molestation of women students in Gargi College.
Jamia Coordination Committee's protest march against CAA stopped near Holy Family
Jamia Coordination Committee's (JCC) protest march against CAA, NRC, & NPR, from Jamia to Parliament, stopped by security forces near Holy Family Hospital in Okhla.
WB govt introduces "Bandhu Prakalpa" scheme in its budget
West Bengal Budget 2020-21: State govt introduces a new scheme called "Bandhu Prakalpa". Under this scheme, people above 60 years of age belonging to Scheduled Caste community, who are not covered under any other pension scheme, will be given a monthly pension of Rs 1000.
The army is in favour of granting a pension to women officers who have fulfilled the service conditions, says Army sources
Army sources: The induction of women in the army is progressing well. The army is in favour of granting a pension to women officers who have fulfilled the service conditions.
BJP is trying to weaken the right to equality, says Priyanka Gandhi
Understand the BJP’s method of completely erasing reservation;
1. The RSS leaders constantly issue statements against reservation.
2. The BJP govt of Uttarakhand files an appeal in the Supreme Court that right to reservation should be abolished.
3. The Uttar Pradesh govt too starts immediately tweaking the rules of reservation. The BJP first tried to weaken the law against the atrocities of the Dalits Now it is weakening the right to equality granted by the Constitution and advocated by Baba Saheb Ambedkar, wrote Priyanka Gandhi in a tweet.
Jamia Coordination Committee protest march from Jamia to Parliament against CAA, NRC and NPR
Delhi: Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) protest march from Jamia to Parliament, against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), & National Population Register (NPR).
SC declines to stay CBI investigation into involvement of PMO officials in the coal scam case against Jindal Steel
Supreme Court declines to stay CBI investigation into the alleged involvement of some PMO officials in the coal scam case against Jindal Steel.
SC issues notice to Centre and Delhi government on suo moto cognizance to stop children and infants' involvement in demonstration and agitations
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and Delhi government on suo moto cognizance it took after a letter by a Bravery Award winner to stop children and infants' involvement in demonstration and agitations, in wake of the death of a four-month infant of a Shaheen Bagh protestor.
Action should be taken against those who did this and those who protected them, says Swati Maliwal on Gargi college assault case
Swati Maliwal, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief: We are investigating the matter and issuing notices to Delhi Police & college administration. Action should be taken against those who did this and those who protected them.
Delhi HC issues notice to JNU on a petition filed challenging decision to hold take-home exams
Delhi High Court issues notice to Jawaharlal Nehru University on a petition filed by students and professors challenging the varsity's decision to hold online open-book or take-home exams for the monsoon semester.
Women protest against CAA, NRC, and NPR in Bengaluru, Karnataka
Karnataka: Women protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR) near Bilal Masjid in Bengaluru.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Geetanjali Khandelwal will lead the inquiry regarding Gargi college assault case
Delhi Police on Gargi college case: A senior woman officer, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Geetanjali Khandelwal will lead the inquiry. She is in touch with the principal of college over the incident.
Delhi Commission For Women chief Swati Maliwal arrives at Gargi College
Delhi: Delhi Commission For Women Chief Swati Maliwal arrives at Gargi College. Students of Gargi College have alleged sexual assault by outsiders.
SC issues notice in the petitions seeking clearance of Shaheen Bagh, next hearing on Feb 17
Supreme Court issues notice in the petitions seeking clearance of Shaheen Bagh, Kalindi Kunj road where anti-CAA protests have been going on for over 55 days. Court to hear the matter on February 17
Protest march held from Mandi House to Parliament House against CAA, NRC, NPR
Protest march held from Mandi House to Parliament House against Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register
Heavy police deployment at Mandi House in view of anti-CAA protest call
There was a heavy police deployment in New Delhi's Mandi House area on Monday morning in view of a protest call against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
According to a senior police official, they had refused permission for the protest march as the budget session of Parliament was going on.
"We have not given any permission to protest in the Mandi House area. If they want to protest, they can do it at Jantar Mantar, the designated place for any demonstration. Necessary actions will be taken if they hamper traffic movement and create law and order situations," the officer said.
BJP & RSS's ideology is against reservations, says Rahul Gandhi
BJP & RSS's ideology is against reservations. They never want SC/STs to progress. They're breaking the institutional structure. I want to tell SC/ST/OBC&Dalits that we'll never let reservations come to an end no matter how much Modi Ji or Mohan Bhagwat dream of it.
Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against Omar's fresh detention order under PSA
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's sister on Monday moved the Supreme Court to challenge his detention under the Public Safety Act.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioner, mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench headed by Justice N V Ramana.
Sibal told the bench that they have filed a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of Abdullah under the PSA and the matter should be heard this week.
The bench agreed for urgent listing of the matter.
Sabarimala: SC holds it's 5-judge bench can refer legal questions to larger bench while exercising limited power under review jurisdiction
Supreme Court frames seven questions to be heard by nine-judge bench on issues relating to freedom of religion under Constitution and faith
Supreme Court upholds the constitutional validity of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018
Supreme Court upholds the constitutional validity of SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018 that ruled out any provision for anticipatory bail for a person accused of atrocities against SC/STs
NCW takes cognizance of sexual harassment at Gargi College
National Commission for women has taken cognizance in the matter of alleged sexual harassment of girl students at Gargi college, University of Delhi. NCW chief Rekha Shama confirmed this on Monday.
Saint arrested for raping minor girl in Magh Mela
A saint, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl, has been arrested from Jhusi area by the Prayagraj police. According to reports, the accused has been identified as Sanjeev Kumar Rai a.k.a. Sanjeev Maharaj.
Renee Zellweger wins Best Actress for her role in the biopic 'Judy'
Joaquin Phoenix wins the Oscar for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie 'Joker'
Five people injured in an explosion at a house in Patna
Five people injured in an explosion at a house in Patna. Police say, “It seems a bomb that had been kept at this house exploded, damaging two houses. Injured people have been shifted to a hospital”
Five people injured in an explosion at a house in Patna
Five people injured in an explosion at a house in Patna. Police say, "It seems a bomb that had been kept at this house exploded, damaging two houses. Injured people have been shifted to a hospital".
Woman lecturer set ablaze by stalker in Maharashtra's Wardha district dies
The 24-year-old woman lecturer who was set ablaze near Hinganghat in Wardha district on 3rd February has succumbed to her injuries today.
SC to hear PIL against Shaheen Bagh protesters today
Supreme Court to hear on Monday pleas seeking removal of anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area.
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