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SC raps HC judges over delays, 'coffee breaks'; seeks performance audit

The Supreme Court has observed that the efficiency of High Court judges must be addressed, highlighting the need for performance audits and timely delivery of reserved judgments

'Must exercise restraint': SC rebukes MP minister over Col Qureshi remark

SC criticises MP minister Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi questions bypassing MP High Court and says ministers must exercise restraint

PM Modi reviews fisheries sector plans with focus on deep-sea, exports

The fisheries sector in India plays a crucial role in supporting rural livelihoods and contributing to the country's national economy

Mukesh Ambani meets Trump again, this time at Qatar Emir's state dinner

In Doha, Mukesh Ambani was present at the state dinner hosted for Donald Trump by the Emir of Qatar. However, reports suggest that business discussions were off the table

UP targets 12% rise in kharif output to boost farm income, food security

Uttar Pradesh sets a target of over 29 mt kharif crop output in 2025 with expanded acreage, farm pond creation, and focus on oilseeds and maize to boost farmer income

Morning exams cancelled after fire at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College library

The blaze erupted at around 8:55 am and engulfed the first, second and third floors of the four-storey library, DFS chief Atul Garg said

Schools reopen in border districts of Jammu region after 8 days closure

The schools in five border districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch reopened today after restoration of normalcy

FIR against Vijay Shah for remarks on Col Qureshi; minister issues apology

Shah again apologised for his controversial remarks against the army officer and said that he respects 'sister Sofia' and the army

Axiom 4 mission: India returns to space with IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom 4 to the ISS, marking India's first human spaceflight since 1984 and a milestone in US-India cooperation and ISRO's Gaganyaan preparations

Delhi HC seeks NIA's reply on Engineer Rashid's plea in terror funding case

Rashid has been lodged in Tihar jail since 2019 after he was arrested by the NIA under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the 2017 terror funding case

5 dead, 8 injured in car-truck collision in UP's Balrampur district

Instructions were given by senior officials, District Magistrate Pawan Agarawal and Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar, to provide medical treatment to the injured

Muslim man can't be charged for bigamy under Mohammedan law: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court ruled a Muslim man cannot be charged with bigamy under Mohammedan law unless the first marriage was under other personal or special marriage laws

DTC depots to become commercial hubs, eye Rs 2,600 crore in revenue

These multi-level depots and projects will generate revenue through parking, advertising, installation of mobile towers and office space rentals to enhance infrastructure and DTC's financial health

New SIT formed to probe Badlapur accused encounter case after SC order

The SIT will be headed by Datta Shinde, Additional Commissioner of Police attached to Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police who is a deputy inspector general-rank official

Operations continue after 10 militants gunned down in Manipur's Chandel

During the operation, the troops were fired upon by suspected cadres to which they quickly reacted, redeployed and retaliated, Army's Eastern Command said in a post on X

Manipur Police denies existence of Kuki group that threatened Meiteis

The Shirui Festival is held in honour of the state flower Shirui Lily, which is found in the hills of Tangkhul Naga-dominated Ukhrul district

RTI reveals Iran keen to learn from India's cheetah revival efforts

Rajesh Gopal, chairman of the government's Cheetah Project Steering Committee, shared this information during a meeting of the panel in February

President Murmu flags SC overreach, seeks clarity on assent timelines

Invoking Article 143, President Murmu asks Supreme Court to clarify if it can set timelines for President and Governors to grant assent to bills amid row over Article 142 powers

West Bengal Guv Ananda Bose discharged from hospital, advised rest

Bose was discharged from the Kolkata-based private hospital nearly three weeks after he was admitted there on April 22 with shoulder pain

Thick layer of dust engulfs Delhi-NCR, reduces visibility across key areas

A thick blanket of dust covered Delhi-NCR reducing visibility disrupting commutes, while IMD tracked a potential Cyclone Shakti likely to form over the Andaman Sea