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12:08 AM

Baba Kalyani rejects claims of nephew, niece seeking family asset partition

In the ongoing legal battle between Baba Kalyani and his sister’s children, the Bharat Forge chairman has filed an affidavit in court that neither Sameer nor Pallavi Hiremath are part of the Kalyani joint family.

9:54 PM

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as per political heir

Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand as per political heir and from party post till he becomes "politically mature," reports NDTV.

9:48 PM

Capturing Rafah crossing imp step towards dismantling Hamas: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military's capture of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing is an important step toward dismantling Hamas' military and economic capabilities.

 

Tuesday's capture of the crossing, which is one of the main conduits for humanitarian aid to the territory, puts Israel in full control of Gaza's borders for the first time since it withdrew troops in 2005.

8:55 PM

Death toll in southwest China hospital attack rises to ten

Eight more people have succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack incident reported at a hospital in Zhenxiong County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to ten, as reported by Xinhua News. According to official sources cited by state media, the attack, described as a "violent incident," occurred at a local hospital in Zhenxiong county, as per Xinhua News. At least two persons were reported dead and 21 others were injured in the incident.

8:54 PM

India slams Canada, says glorification of violence shouldn't be part of civilised society

Voicing deep apprehensions about the rise of extremist factions in Canada, India has called on the North American nation to stop providing a safe haven and political space for criminal and secessionist elements. India has also expressed concerns for the security and safety of diplomatic representatives stationed in Canada.

6:34 PM

Patanjali misleading ads: SC orders takedown of online ads, halt on sale of suspended products

6:12 PM

BJP state president calls for CBI probe in Rs 35 crore cash case

Jharkhand BJP State President and former CM Babulal Marandi has written to CM Champai Soren urging for a CBI inquiry into the case where Rs 35 crores in cash was recovered from the residence of domestic help of Sanjiv Lal, the PS to Jharkhand Rural Development minister Alamgir Alam in Ranchi

5:52 PM

NSE to conduct live trading session on May 18 with disaster recovery switch

National Stock Exchange (NSE) on May 7 announced that it shall conduct special live trading session with intra-day switch over from Primary site to Disaster Recovery site on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in equity and equity derivative segments to check their preparedness to handle major disruption or failure at the primary site. The special live trading session will have intra-day switch over from Primary Site (PR) to Disaster Recovery (DR) site.

4:57 PM

Patanjali misleading ads case: Celebrities, Influencers liable for deceptive ad, says Supreme Court

During its hearing in the Patanjali Ayurved misleading advertisements case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised social media influencers, celebrities and public figures for endorsing products without being aware of the consequences. “Endorsements by public figures, influencers and celebrities go a long way. It is imperative for them to act with responsibility in endorsing advertisement and taking responsibility for the same. A person who endorses a product must have knowledge on the same,” A bench of justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said.

4:48 PM

Two terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Two terrorists were killed in an anti-terror operation by security forces in Redwani Payeen area in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam today, officials said."Bodies of 02 #terrorists killed in the anti-terrorist operation recovered so far. Identity & affiliation being ascertained. #Operation in progress. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on X.

4:37 PM

West Bengal recruitment scam ‘systemic fraud’, state was duty-bound to maintain records: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today said officials were duty-bound to maintain the digitised records pertaining to the appointment of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff. “The public job is so scarce…. Nothing remains if the faith of the public goes. This is systemic fraud. Public jobs are extremely scarce today and are looked at for social mobility. What remains in the system if their appointments are also maligned? People will lose faith, how do you countenance this?” the CJI asked the advocates representing the state government. 

4:29 PM

'Investigation agencies are leaving people like Prajwal Revanna and arresting people like us': K Kavitha

"Investigation agencies are leaving people like Prajwal Revanna and arresting people like us," BRS leader K Kavitha said while leaving the Rouse Avenue Court today. 

4:05 PM

Jharkhand minister's secretary collected commission for 'influential people': Enforcement Directorate

 The Enforcement Directorate told a court here on Tuesday Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam's secretary collected commission on tenders on behalf of "some influential people". The probe agency also claimed that officials of his rural development department, from "top to bottom", were involved in an alleged illegal cash payment nexus.

3:50 PM

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh case: Court defers order on 'framing of sexual harassment charges'

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court defers order on 'framing of charges in the matter related to sexual harassment leveled by six women wrestlers against Brij Bhushan Singh and one other. The court  has fixed May 10 as the date for the pronouncement of the order.

3:36 PM

Patanjali misleading ads case: Supreme Court criticises Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for inaction

The Supreme Court today slammed the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority for lack of action in the case involving misleading advertisements by Patanjali Ayurved Limited. The central government defended its decision to issue a letter directing State/UT licensing authorities not to take action against misleading advertisements related to its products. Read here for more details. 

2:52 PM

Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as Russian president

 Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office. The longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin, Putin's new term doesn't expire until 2030, when he will be constitutionally eligible to run again.

2:42 PM

News update: Delhi CM Kejriwal's interim bail hearing ends, no bail order by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court bench rose without pronouncing order on grant of interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal. 

 

 

2:36 PM

Delhi LG should not reject decisions just because files not signed by me: CM Kejriwal

Won't sign files but Delhi LG should not reject decisions just because files not signed by me: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's counsel told the court. 

2:33 PM

Vijay Nair was allowed to occupy Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot's bungalow: SV Raju

"Despite having nothing to do with excise dept or delhi govt ... Vijay Nair was allowed to occupy Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot's bungalow adjacent to CM's house,"  SV Raju argues before the Supreme Court. 

Raju: 

2:21 PM

It would be impossible for prosecutor to charge when any kirana owner comes or laborer comes: ED

"There is no question of your Lordships' jurisdiction. Just that doors are being opened for...it would be impossible for prosecutor...when any kirana owner comes or laborer comes," the ED's atorney said today.

2:20 PM

Kejriwal bail hearing: We are not saying there has to be a different law for politicians, says Supreme Court

 "We are not going by whether it is a politician or not...every individual would have some special or exceptional circumstances. We are considering whether exception is required in view of elections," the Supreme Court bench said today.

 

2:17 PM

West Bengal Teachers' recruitment scam: People will lose faith, says Chief Justice during hearing

While hearing the West Bengal government's  appeal against a Calcutta High Court order to cancel about 25,000 appointments, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked the Bengal government why it created supernumerary posts and hired waitlisted candidates when the selection process itself had been challenged in court.

1:52 PM

Supreme Court direct Maha govt to conduct safety audit of Bombay High Court building

Observing that the state government must act with alacrity to fulfil the needs for facilities in the high court, the Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra government to perform  a safety audit of the heritage structure. The top court took note of concerns over the safety of the 150-year-old Bombay High Court building and the need for additional space, and asked the state PWD to take up the matter in right earnest.

1:50 PM

Kejriwal bail hearing: An extraordinary situation, he is not a habitual offender, says Supreme Court

"This is an extraordinary situation. He is not a habitual offender. Elections occur once every five years. It's not like harvesting a crop that happens every four to six months. We need to prioritise whether he should be released in the interim," the SC Bench stated today. Read here for more details.

1:07 PM

Kejriwal bail hearing: if polls were not there, there would be no question of interim bail, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will resume hearing the plea at 2:00 pm.

1:05 PM

Narrative being built that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has not done anything: Enforcement Directorate tells SC

A narrative is being successfully created that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has not done anything but was arrested just before polls, the probe agency argued before the Supreme Court today. 

1:03 PM

Will not deal with any excise policy scam related files, if granted interim bail: CM Kejriwal

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal told the Supreme Court that he will not deal with any excise policy scam related files, if granted interim bail. 

12:57 PM

Don't want you to perform official duties if you are granted interim bail: Supreme Court tells Kejriwal

We don't want you to be performing official duties if you are granted interim bail, the Supreme Court told Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today. If you perform official duties, then it will be conflict of interest and we don't want that, the court added.

12:52 PM

CM Kejriwal would not have been arrested had he cooperated in investigation: ED to Supreme Court

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal would not have been arrested had he cooperated in investigation, the probe agency argued before the top court. Kejriwal evaded nine summons, the ED added.

12:49 PM

There was no basis for arrest on March 21: CM Kejriwal's attorney

"If I created a shield by not coming, why did you arrest me? Only 2 people arrested without S.50 statements, they had no material. I replied to CBI physically. Replied to ED summons. They don't reply 5 times. there was no basis for arrest on March 21...please see Rane's case...normal bail conditions imposed...then Shiv Shankar Das (Orissa)," argues Kejriwal's advocate Singhvi