Tag: UP
Opposition, BJP Welcome SC Verdict On Aadhaar
The opposition as well as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court judgement that upheld the legality of Aadhaar but restricted its use for disbursement of welfare schemes and junked its requirement for cell phones, bank accounts and school admission.....
Modi Government Shunts Rafale Whistle-blower: Congress
The Congress on Thursday alleged that the Narendra Modi government has shunted a senior official, who indicated the loss in the Rafale jet deal, and rewarded his boss who overruled him, saying there were "perks of pleasing" that covered "corruption tracks."....
UP Cop Shoots Apple Executive Dead, Arrested
An Uttar Pradesh constable was on Saturday arrested and booked for murder after he shot a young Apple executive from close range, an official said.....
SC Refuses To Stop Deportation Of 7 Rohingyas
The Supreme Court dismissed on Thursday a plea seeking a stay on the deportation of seven Rohingyas scheduled for later in the day.....
BrahMos Scientist Held On Spying Charge, 2 Others Raided In UP
In a shocking development, a young scientist working with the BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd (BAPL)'s missile research centre in Nagpur was arrested on Monday on alleged charges of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and other countries, informed sources said.....
EC Amends Rules, Now Candidates To Publicise Details Of Criminal Cases Against Them
Following up on the Supreme Court verdict regarding the criminal antecedents of candidates, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday amended rules for declaration of criminal cases/ liabilities by the candidates and came out with a format for publishing media advertisement by them ahead of elections.....
Anyone Around Rafale Will Be Wiped Out: Rahul On CBI Shake-up
Congress President Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday by sending CBI Director Alok Verma on "forced leave" for collecting documents on the Rafale "scam", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given out a clear message that anyone coming close to unravelling the truth behind the defence deal will be "wiped out".....
CBI Director Asked To Go On Leave, Moves SC
In a post-midnight drama, the Centre on Wednesday virtually sacked CBI Director Alok Verma in the midst of the war at the agency's top, a decision that came under all-round fire from the opposition who termed it "the last nail in the independence" of the organisation. Verma moved the Supreme Court, which will hear his plea on Friday.....
Ex-SC Judge To Supervise CVC Probe Against Alok Verma
The Supreme Court on Friday appointed one of its former judges, Justice A.K. Patnaik, to supervise the inquiry into the allegations against CBI Director Alok Verma while giving two weeks time to the CVC to complete the probe.....
Sabarimala Verdict Supporter's Ashram Attacked In Kerala
An ashram run by a supporter of the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict came under attack early on Saturday here, Kerala Police said, and announced a probe by a special team.....
