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CHAIBASA: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by an MP-MLA court in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa on Wednesday in connection with a case related to alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a rally in 2018. Gandhi appeared before the court around 10.55 am. “Rahul Gandhi ji appeared before the court as per the direction from the Jharkhand High Court. He had sought bail, which was granted. We will now take the process ahead,” the Congress MP’s counsel said. Gandhi had, on June 2, moved the Jharkhand High Court, challenging the earlier order of the special court…
NAGPUR: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said dharm is the truth and a pious work and following the path with responsibility will help to keep the society peaceful. Speaking at the inauguration of the Dharm Jagran Nyas office here, Bhagwat said the practice of dharm and being committed to it helps people to get courage and determination to find a way out in times of crisis. “If your commitment to dharm is solid, you will never lose courage. Everyone has seen the film ‘Chhaava’ (based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj). Not just big names,…
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Wednesday said that from August 11, no senior advocate will be permitted to mention cases for urgent listing and hearing in his court so that juniors get an opportunity to do it. CJI Gavai, who was sworn in on May 14, had reverted to the practice of oral mentioning of cases for urgent listing and hearing by lawyers and discontinued the practice adopted by his predecessor Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Justice Khanna discontinued the practice of oral submissions for urgent listing and hearing of cases by lawyers and asked them…
DEHRADUN: The Rescue operations are ongoing at the Uttarkashi cloudburst site involving ITBP, SDRF, NDRF, and BRO teams. According to the official, 150 people have been rescued so far. Detailing about the rescue operation, Mohsen Shahedi, DIG, NDRF, said, “Teams of ITBP, SDRF, NDRF, and BRO are carrying out rescue operations at the spot. Around 150 people have been taken to safe spots. Our three teams are on the way and they will reach the spot as soon as the road reopens. Our teams in Pant Nagar, Gauchar and Joshimath are on standby. They will be sent once the weather…
MUMBAI: Corporates are increasingly relying on the bond market to raise funds as the transmission of policy rate cuts is faster in the money market compared to banks, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday while announcing the policy rates. He said that this trend has become more visible as large companies are now choosing to raise money through market-based instruments such as commercial papers and corporate bonds, rather than depending mainly on bank credit. Governor stated “As transmission to money markets has been faster, large corporates increasingly relied on market-based instruments such as commercial paper…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Wednesday that zero claims or objections had been filed by political parties since the publication of the draft electoral rolls in Bihar on August 1, up until 6th August (9 AM). However, there are 3,659 claims and objections received directly from the electors with respect to the draft roll, said the ECI in a daily bulletin on the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral roll (SIR) in Bihar. Forms received from New electors on attaining 18 years of age or above are 19,186. As per the rules, the claims &…
SRINAGAR: A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Wednesday carried out a raid at a residential house in Rustum Colony, Ikhrajpora area of Srinagar, in connection with an ongoing terror-related investigation. According to sources, the raid was conducted at the residence of Hashim Farooq Mir, son of Farooq Ahmad Mir, who has been identified as an Over Ground Worker (OGW) and is presently detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) at Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu. Sources said that the raid was part of the ongoing investigation in Case FIR No. RC 01 of 2025 under sections 16,…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi for being unable to stand up to President Donald Trump because of a US investigation into the Adani group. He alleged that the investigation threatens to reveal financial links. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “India, please understand: The reason PM Modi cannot stand up to President Trump despite his repeated threats is the ongoing U.S. investigation into Adani.” “One threat is to expose the financial links between Modi, AA, and Russian oil deals. Modi’s…
DEHRADUN: Rescuers retrieved one body from the rubble in flood-ravaged Dharali village, as the search for the missing resumed on Wednesday amid rain. Nearly half of the picturesque Dharali village was ravaged by flash floods on Tuesday afternoon. The village is the main stopover on the way to Gangotri, from where the Ganga originates, and is home to several hotels and home stays. Four deaths have so far been confirmed in the flash flood, which followed a cloudburst. Around 130 people have been evacuated to safety, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to…
CHAIBASA: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before an MP-MLA Court in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa on Wednesday in connection with a case related to alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a rally in 2018. Security has been beefed up in and around the court where he reached from the Circuit House in Ranchi. Gandhi had, on June 2, moved the Jharkhand High Court, challenging the order of the special court here, which had directed him to appear before it on June 26. The Congress MP’s counsel had informed the high court on June 10 that his client…