Unnao rape case: SC warns against political motives; adds judges ‘not sitting in ivory towers’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday noted that some individuals are attempting to gain “political advantage” after lawyers for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar claimed that allegations had been made against the Delhi high court judges who had suspended his life sentence in the Unnao rape case.“We understand it. We are not…

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DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120). It was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Odisha’s Chandipur.“The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 km, demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned. The LRGR…

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‘There is anger’: Kiren Rijiju on Anjel Chakma’s death; demands for ‘Delhi-like’ system for racial attacks | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union minister of minority affairs Kiren Rijiju, responding to the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma, demanded a Delhi-like special unit of police for the Northeast. Calling out the racial attack, Rijiju stated that this should not be a region-specific concern, but is detrimental to the nation.Speaking to PTI, Rijiju appeared visibly…

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Evening news wrap: Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC stay on Sengar’s bail; China holds military drills near Taiwan & more | India News

[ad_1] Unnao survivor welcomes SC stay: The Unnao rape survivor said on Monday that she would pursue the death penalty for convicted and expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Delhi High Court’s suspension of his life sentence. Beijing warns Taipei: China on Monday launched large-scale…

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‘Exhausted, frightened’: Kuldeep Sengar’s daughter Ishita pens open letter after SC verdict on Unnao rape sentence; speaks about 8 years of silence | India News

[ad_1] Kuldeep Sengar (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Ishita Sengar, daughter of former BJP MLA and Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar, penned an open letter on Monday saying that she is “exhausted, frightened and slowly losing faith”. Her statement came after the Supreme Court stayed a Delhi high court order that had suspended her…

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‘What could be more painful for parent than this?’: Uttarakhand CM speaks to Anjel Chakma’s father; promise strict action against perpetrators | India News

[ad_1] Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed condolences and assured justice for Tripura student Anjel Chakma’s family, whose death in Dehradun sparked outrage.Dhami spoke with Anjel’s father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, and promised strict action against the perpetrators. “This was a regrettable incident. We will ensure…

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‘Statement misconstrued’: Lalit Modi reacts after backlash over video with Vijay Mallya; issue apology | India News

[ad_1] Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya (File photo) NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi on Monday issued an apology for his recent social media remarks after a video featuring him with fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya triggered a backlash.In a post on X, Lalit Modi said he never intended to offend anyone, particularly the Indian…

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Unnao rape case: SC stays Delhi HC order granting bail to Kuldeep Sengar; ex-BJP MLA to remain in jail | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Delhi high court order granting bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the Unnao rape case.A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice J K Maheshwari and Justice A G Masih, while hearing a plea challenging suspension of Sengar’s sentence, asked the…

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‘Digvijaya Singh’s intention was not to imitate anyone’: Congress leader TS Singh Deo | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress leader TS Singh Deo on Sunday defended Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on the RSS’s organisational strength, stating that Singh intended to highlight areas for improvement within the Congress party, not to imitate the RSS.Speaking with ANI, Deo emphasised that organisational strengthening is a continuous process and that the Congress should focus on…

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