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NEW DELHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday stayed for two weeks its single judge order that had put the release of the film ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond’ on hold.The division bench stayed the single judge’s interim order which had put the film’s release on hold for 15 days.The development comes amid…

NEW DELHI: Congress and BJP on Friday reacted sharply to the acquittal of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case. AAP’s on-and-off INDIA bloc ally Congress, however, expressed resentment over the leaders’ discharge alleging that the ruling BJP is a “Icchadhari Naag” who…

Representative image by IANS. MUMBAI: Amid growing concerns over “digital addiction” among children and its adverse effects, the Maharashtra government has decided to constitute an expert task force to study the issue and recommend measures, state IT Minister Ashish Shelar told the legislative council on Wednesday. The task force, which will include members from both…

Arvind Kejriwal comes home to his family after the court verdict. NEW DELHI: It was an emotional moment at the Kejriwal household on Friday after the names of former Delhi chief minister Arvind and his deputy CM Manish Sisodia were cleared in the liquor excise policy case.Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were welcomed with flowers,…

NEW DELHI: Delhi high court has asked AIIMS to set up a medical board to examine Jaideep Sengar, who is seeking suspension of a 10-year jail sentence on medical grounds in the 2018 custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father.Jaideep — brother of expelled BJP functionary Kuldeep Sengar, who was convicted of raping…

NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was on Friday acquitted of all charges by the Rouse Avenue court. Hailing the verdict as “truth always wins,” Kejriwal became visibly emotional while speaking to reporters outside the court premises.Kejriwal’s long-time deputy Manish Sisodia was also discharged by the court.Special judge Jitendra Singh…

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday appointed former Supreme Court judge Balbir Singh Chauhan as the new chairperson of the commission of inquiry probing the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023. This follows resignation of the incumbent, former chief justice of Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba. Justice Chauhan will assume charge…

The range has shaped everything — from livelihoods to culture, faith and language — for the many communities and tribes it has cradled. Even as controversy over an official definition has led Supreme Court to seek a review, voices on the ground say the Aravallis’ imprint far exceeds physical dimensionsWhat are the Aravallis? An answer…

NEW DELHI: Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Thursday social media platforms should compensate creators of the content they use for earning billions in profit.“Social media platforms must also share revenue in a fair way with the people who are creating content, whether it is news persons, conventional media, creators in far-flung areas, influencers,…

NEW DELHI : SC asked the environment ministry and other stakeholders on Thursday to suggest names of domain experts for the committee to be tasked with defining the Aravali hills and ranges, and observed that only lawful mining would be allowed in the region.The top court, on Dec 29, had taken note of the outcry…