In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court today declared as unconstitutional the law brought by the NDA government to replace the over two-decade- old collegium system of judges appointing judges in the higher judiciary. The apex court, which quashed the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act in an unanimous verdict, also declared as unconstitutional the […]
Ending three-day losing streak, the benchmark BSE Sensex today rebounded by 230.48 points to recapture the 27,000-level on the back of value buying in blue-chips led by auto, PSU and metal amid firm global trend. Market mood turned positive in line with a strong rally in Asian and European shares after a weak US data […]
With Israeli leaders marvelling at India’s unique model of multi-culturalism, President Pranab Mukherjee today emphasised that diversity is an integrating factor and India’s strength lies in its capacity to blend contradiction into positive affirmations. Describing “diversity as an integrating factor” and “unity in diversity” as a core value, Mukherjee told the audience in the Hebrew […]
India has strongly dismissed Pakistan’s raising of the Jammu and Kashmir issue at multiple fora in the UN, asserting that the references are “totally out of context” and constitute?a “clear interference” in?its internal?affairs India also asserted that Kashmir is, has always been and will remain an integral part of India In one of the Right […]
Naseeruddin Shah, who was trolled on Twitter for his comments during the book launch of former Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, on Wednesday said he does not need to justify his patriotism to anyone. The 66-year-old actor said he was left “dejected” with the way the incident was reported as the “pertinent points” raised […]
Under tremendous pressure, Mahendra Singh Dhoni produced a captain’s knock with a vintage 92 to guide India to a respectable 247 for nine against South Africa in the second cricket One-Dayer, here today. The nudges, quick singles, shot-arm jabs, pulls, cuts, lofted shots over the bowler s head all were on full display as Dhoni […]
The rupee recovered by 9 paise to 65.09 against the dollar in early trade on fresh selling of the US currency by exporters and banks. Besides, the dollar’s weakness against major world currencies after poor data in China and Europe bolstered prospects the Federal Reserve will delay hiking its key interest rate strengthened the rupee […]
Accusing the opposition of indulging in pseudo secularism and politics of polarisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the Dadri lynching incident and the cancellation of Ghulam Ali’s concert in Mumbai as “unfortunate” but said his government has nothing to do with them. He also charged that the opposition was using minorities as vote bank […]
Today, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel began this year’s Navratri by launching developmental and beautification works at the holy Pavagadh Yatradham. Later in the day, CM visited Navratri Mahotsav at GMDC Ground in Ahmedabad city. While greeting people of Gujarat on the festive occasion. May Maa Jagdamba bless each one of us with peace, prosperity […]
With Patidars announcing protest during upcoming ODI at Rajkot between India and South Africa Rajkot on Oct 18. Sale of tickets has begun amid high security arrangements. Cricket fans and buyers queued up before Saurashtra Cricket Association since monday midnight to lay their hands on the tickets. Cricket board and the government have taken measures […]
