SC asks HCs to clear execution pleas in civil courts within 6 months

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked all high courts to direct civil courts in their jurisdiction to decide the execution petitions within six months, failing which presiding officers would be held......

Delhi stampede: HC seeks Railways' response on limiting passengers

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Railways to examine the fixing of maximum passengers and sale of platform tickets -- issues raised in a public interest litigation (PIL) over the recent......

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.''Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.' IMAGE: Sudhir......

Anmol Bishnoi ordered Siddique's murder to create terror: Police

Fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi allegedly ordered the killing of Nationalist Congress Party politician Baba Siddique to "create an atmosphere of terror" through his organised crime syndicate, as......

What Adani Group CFO said about the bribery charges

None of Adani group portfolio companies, comprising 11 listed firms, have been accused of any wrongdoing, conglomerate's CFO Jugeshinder Robbie Singh said on founder and chairman Gautam Adani's......

Fraud detection framework: Quant MF affair triggers rush to apply new rules

The possible instances of front running at Quant Mutual Fund have likely pushed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to expedite the implementation of an institutional mechanism......

Foreign cos get GST relief on loans to Indian arms

In a relief for foreign firms giving loans to Indian subsidiaries, tax authorities have said goods and services tax (GST) will not be imposed on them, subject to some caveats. Illustration: Uttam......

ED upgrades Look out Circular against Byju Raveendran

The Enforcement Directorate has upgraded its Look out Circular (LC) issued against Byju's founder and CEO Byju Raveendran in connection with a FEMA probe, seeking to stop him for going abroad.......

WFI to conduct selection trials for Asian Championship

IMAGE: This marks the first official trial under the supervision of the new Wrestling Federation of India administration. Photograph: Wrestling Federation of India/Instagram Its status as a......

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

IMAGE: The Sports Ministry, in its order, said that the Wrestling Federation of India has taken corrective measures, so it has decided to lift the suspension. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

The government has constituted a committee to be headed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with three Olympic medallists as members to advise on identification and grooming of talent, ensure fair......

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

IMAGE: The police have so far sent 35 letters to the MCA seeking payment of the dues. Photograph: BCCI The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and waiving......

Maharashtra govt doesn't charge BCCI for police cover!

The Bombay high court has slammed the decision of Maharashtra government to not charge the Board of Control for Cricket in India for police protection given during cricket matches conducted in the......