With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II has rekindled social media chatter demanding the return of the Kohinoor diamond to India. With her son Prince Charles succeeding......

Gyanvapi case: Ascertaining religious character not barred, says SC

The Supreme Court Friday observed that ascertaining the religious character of a place of worship is not barred under the Places of Worship Act of 1991. IMAGE: Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.......

We're portrayed as a 'villain': SC during pollution hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre and the states in the National Capital Region (NCR) to implement the orders of the panel on air quality management to curb air pollution while ruing......

Process of judges' appointment is sacrosanct, media must recognise it: CJI

The process of appointment of judges is ”sacrosanct” and the media must recognise its sanctity, Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana said on Wednesday while expressing anguish and......

SC tells tobacco industry packs must carry bigger warnings

The rules make India's health warnings on tobacco products the world's most stringent, along with Thailand Supreme Court, on Wednesday, told tobacco companies thatthey must adhere to a new rule......

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

  Centre, RBI to file replies; matter adjourned to July The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the government to come up with a proposal for appointment of a committee to look into the issues......

Black money: SC asks SIT to look into Bank of Baroda scam

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Special Investigation Team on black money to look into a fresh plea seeking a probe into the recent Bank of Baroda scam case. A three judge bench......

SC asks Centre to tell states not to make Aadhaar mandatory

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to write to all the states to strictly comply with its earlier order of September 23, 2013, and not make an Aadhaar number compulsory to claim any state......