Karthigai Deepam ritual row: SC issues notice on PIL to curb communalisation of judicial orders

New Delhi- The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice in a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent directions to protect the independence of the judiciary and to prevent “intimidation and communalisation of judicial orders” following recent rulings delivered by Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court permitting the centuries-old Deepam ceremony at the Thiruparankundram…

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South Korea holds talks with US, Japan over North Korea missile launch

Seoul- South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed North Korea’s latest missile launch and coordination efforts in three-way phone talks the previous day, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Baek Yong-jin, director general for the Korean Peninsula policy, spoke by phone with Dan Cintron, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state, and Otsuka Kengo,…

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J&K: Passengers thank railways for successful operation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar train service

Jammu- Passengers have thanked the railways for the successful operation of the special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station and Srinagar in J&K on Tuesday. Raghvender Singh, public relations inspector, Jammu railways, said today, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division strives to provide its passengers with the best possible facilities and comfortable travel.He said that…

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MP secures 4,000 MW power supply agreements worth Rs 60,000 crore from three companies

Bhopal- Madhya Pradesh has taken a significant step towards ensuring full electricity supply across the state with the signing of power supply agreements for 4,000 megawatts of new thermal power generation capacity. The agreements were exchanged on Tuesday, in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The deals involve major players, including Adani Power Limited,…

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K’taka sand mafia row: Big people from all parties involved, says HM after JD(S) MLA complains of being followed, threatened

Bengaluru- In a concerning development, JD(S) MLA Karemma G. Nayak, representing the Devadurga constituency, stated on the floor of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly that sand mafia goons were following and threatening her. In response to her complaint, state Home Minister said that “big people from all parties were involved in sand mining.” Raising the issue…

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