NEW DELHI: Countering the West Bengal government and its CM Mamata Banerjee’s plea that a writ petition filed by ED and its officers is not maintainable as only individuals can claim violation of fundamental rights, the agency told the Supreme Court Thursday that many states, including Bengal, had filed such petitions and these were entertained…
NEW DELHI: Congress functionary TN Prathapan has approached the Supreme Court, alleging violation of the model code of conduct due to the broadcast of PM Modi’s April 18 speech by state-run channels Doordarshan and Sansad TV.The petition, which lies in defect as per its status on the SC website, claimed the PM’s speech, blaming opposition…
Stubborn coffee and tea rings in your favorite mugs can be effectively removed using baking soda. This mild abrasive, with its unique crystal structure, gently scrubs away stains without damaging the ceramic. Image Credits: Google Gemini Everyone has their own favourite coffee mug, one that feels right in the hand and seems to round out…
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday said there was no plan to increase retail prices of petrol and diesel despite oil refiners incurring losses amid volatile crude prices in the international market due to the West Asia conflict.Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum and natural gas ministry, said the government has kept pump prices…
NEW DELHI: After 35 years without a single witness being called to record oral evidence, the Supreme Court has stayed the trial proceedings against a police officer, indicating that it was in favour of quashing the case on the ground of delay alone. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi issued notice…
Winter brings a common household challenge. Drying clothes indoors releases moisture, increasing humidity. Poor ventilation traps this dampness, creating ideal conditions for mould. This can lead to respiratory problems for residents. Image Credits: Google Gemini Winter is the time when many houses have a similar tale to tell. The rain taps on the windows, the…
Say goodbye to harsh detergents! Scientists have developed a revolutionary fabric coating that repels oil using just water pressure, making stains vanish effortlessly. Even with current machines, optimizing drum speed and load size enhances stain removal. Image Credits: Google Gemini It is a familiar sinking feeling that happens during a great dinner or a quick…
Buzz about the highly anticipated ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer has only increased after word began doing the rounds of a possible launch on a very special day – April 26, which marks the 7th anniversary of ‘Avengers: Endgame’.Online chatter is intensifying around the possibility that ‘Doomsday’ could see its first official trailer released on or around…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the judgment of Chhattisgarh high court convicting former chief minister Ajit Jogi’s son Amit for the 2003 murder of NCP func Ramavatar Jaggi and sentencing him to life imprisonment.The bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi also raised questions over the manner in which HC…
NEW DELHI: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, part of a nine-judge Supreme Court bench, on Thursday said everyone must know that since the days of the Prophet, there was no ban on entry of women into mosques to offer namaz though there were customs and procedures in Islam regulating the manner of how can they offer prayer.When…