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SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for scandalous remarks against CJI, Judiciary

SC slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for scandalous remarks against CJI, Judiciary

08 May 2025 | 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court has come down heavily on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his inflammatory and scandalous remarks directed at Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and the judiciary over the handling of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

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India denies attacking Neelum water project, warns Pakistan against using it as pretext for attacking Indian infra

India denies attacking Neelum water project, warns Pakistan against using it as pretext for attacking Indian infra

08 May 2025 | 8:40 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) India on Thursday termed as “a blatant lie” the Pakistani leadership’s claim that Indian armed forces had attacked the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower plant in POK and warned that if Islamabad is trying to make it a “pretext” for targeting Indian infrastructure then Pakistan will be entirely responsible for the consequences that will undoubtedly follow.

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Govt directs OTT platforms to immediately stop Pakistan-origin content

Govt directs OTT platforms to immediately stop Pakistan-origin content

08 May 2025 | 8:24 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the government on Thursday directed all OTT platforms, media streaming platforms and intermediaries operating in India to immediately stop streaming of web-series, films, songs of Pakistan origin.

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CJI forwards Inquiry Panel report on Justice Yashwant Varma to President, PM

CJI forwards Inquiry Panel report on Justice Yashwant Varma to President, PM

08 May 2025 | 8:18 PM

New Delhi, May 8, (UNI) In a significant development, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday
forwarded the report of a Supreme Court-appointed three-member inquiry committee probing serious allegations
against Justice Yashwant Varma to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Anyone trying to take advantage of India’s restraint will face quality action: Rajnath Singh

Anyone trying to take advantage of India’s restraint will face quality action: Rajnath Singh

08 May 2025 | 7:30 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India has always played the role of a responsible nation exercising great restraint and it believes in resolving issues through dialogue, but anyone trying to take advantage of this restraint, will face ‘quality action’.

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Brazilian President speaks with PM Modi, expresses solidarity with India in fight against terrorism

Brazilian President speaks with PM Modi, expresses solidarity with India in fight against terrorism

08 May 2025 | 6:35 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi today and expressed support and solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.

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PM Modi reviews national preparedness, inter-ministerial coordination at high-level meeting

PM Modi reviews national preparedness, inter-ministerial coordination at high-level meeting

08 May 2025 | 5:49 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various ministries and departments of the centre to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security.

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Op Sindoor still on, says Rajnath at all-party meet

Op Sindoor still on, says Rajnath at all-party meet

08 May 2025 | 4:51 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Operation Sindoor has not ended and is ongoing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told a meeting of all parties, who expressed their support to the government in dealing with terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

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SC tags Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea with co-accused in West Bengal's cash-for-jobs scam

SC tags Partha Chatterjee’s bail plea with co-accused in West Bengal's cash-for-jobs scam

08 May 2025 | 4:41 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged the bail application of former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Partha Chatterjee, with a pending matter involving a co-accused in the high-profile multi-crore West Bengal's cash-for-jobs scam, while scheduling the next hearing for July 17.

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SC allows Ashish Mishra to visit Lakhimpur Kheri on weekends, bars political activity

SC allows Ashish Mishra to visit Lakhimpur Kheri on weekends, bars political activity

08 May 2025 | 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday modified the bail conditions of Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, allowing him to visit his hometown every weekend to spend time with his family.

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SC declines lawyer’s plea for report copy in Bengal VC row, says no scope for ‘mudslinging’ on ex-CJI

SC declines lawyer’s plea for report copy in Bengal VC row, says no scope for ‘mudslinging’ on ex-CJI

08 May 2025 | 3:38 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court has firmly refused to share a copy of former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit’s report on the appointment of Vice Chancellors in West Bengal universities, rejecting a lawyer's plea for access.

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Pak targeted our military assets, we hit back with ‘same domain and same intensity’: India

Pak targeted our military assets, we hit back with ‘same domain and same intensity’: India

08 May 2025 | 3:35 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Suggesting that Islamabad was escalating confrontation, India on Thursday said Pakistan last night “attempted to engage a number of military targets” in this country, prompting a response “in the same domain with same intensity”, with the neighbouring nation’s Air Defence Radars and Systems being targeted.

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