TOP STORIES
Jaitley accuses Congress of using impeachment as a political tool
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today accused the Congress party of trivialising the power of impeachment and using it as a political tool.
In a scathing Facebook post, the senior BJP leader said the 114 page judgement in the Judge Loya death case authored by Justice D Y Chandrachud on behalf of the three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court "exposes every fact of the conspiracy" to generate falsehood as propaganda in the public and political...
read more
Malaysian plane skids off runway in Nepal; close shave for 139 on board
All 139 people on board a Malaysian passenger plane had a miraculous escape when the Kuala Lumpur-bound flight skidded off the runway and got stuck in mud while attempting to take off from Nepal's only international airport here, officials said.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) was forced to halt all international flights after the incident involving Malindo Air jet late last night, The Kathmandu Post reported.
TIA today resumed international flight operations after a suspension of over 12...
read more
Loya won't be forgotten, there is hope as millions can see truth: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today said India will not allow judge B H Loya to be forgotten and millions of Indians can see the truth.
His remarks came as the Congress and six other opposition parties moved a notice for impeachment of the Chief Justice of India, a day after the apex court rejected pleas for a probe into the death of Loya, who was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh alleged fake encounter case.
"'There is no hope...
read more
Trump seeks to expand US arms sale abroad
The Trump administration has unveiled a new policy that could vastly expand sales of armed drones, making it easier to put American-made weapons into the hands of US allies and partners.
With the plan that was rolled out on Thursday, the administration sought to lift -- what it viewed -- as self-imposed policy restrictions that limited potential opportunities for business, the New York Times reported.
However, according to experts, the move posed grave risks to...
read more
TCS m-cap nears $100 bn; investors richer by Rs 41,301 cr
TCS moved closer to the USD 100 billion mark in market capitalisation as its share price surged nearly 7 per cent today, adding about USD 6.2 billion to its valuation.
The IT major is set to be the first listed Indian company to achieve this milestone.
Led by the smart rally in the stock, the company's market cap moved up by Rs 41,300.92 crore to Rs 6,52,082.92 crore (USD 98.8 billion).
This is Rs 7,917.08 crore short of...
read more
HC asks West Bengal election commission to reschedule panchayat poll, quahes its notification
The Calcutta High Court today quashed the State Election Commission's order cancelling the notification for extension of deadline for filing nomination for panchayat polls in West Bengal and directed it to allow nominations by issuing a fresh notification.
Justice Subrata Talukdar held that that petitions, filed by the BJP, CPI(M) and other opposition parties, challenging the cancellation of notification are maintainable and asked the poll panel to issue fresh notification extending the date for filing...
read more
Impeachment motion against CJI would get defeated: AAP
The AAP today said the impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra would turn out to be a joke as it would get defeated due to lack of numbers in both the House of Parliament.
AAP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said if the petition was defeated it would also "put a stamp of approval on the working of the chief justice".
"The motion, to pass, will require two-thirds majority in both...
read more
Sunanda Pushkar case: SIT tells SC it prepared draft final report
The Supreme Court on Friday was told by the Delhi Police's special investigation team (SIT) that after "thorough professional and scientific investigations", it has prepared a draft final report into the death of Sunanda Pushkar, the wife of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
The draft has been sent to the Prosecution Department for legal scrutiny and would be filed in the trial court concerned after being vetted, said the affidavit filed by Deputy Commissioner of Police...
read more
Three held for Surat rape, murder
Three persons, including the main perpetrator, involved in the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Surat have been arrested, the Gujarat government said on Friday.
Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja told the media here that Gujarat Police arrested the key perpetrator from a village in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, who will be brought to Gujarat.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said that Surat Police had arrested three persons...
read more
Modi leaves for Germany after wrapping up UK visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Germany after wrapping up his visit to the UK where he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and held a series of bilateral meetings.
Prime Minister Modi would meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a brief stopover in Berlin.
Modi had arrived in the UK on Tuesday night from Sweden on a four-day visit.
The prime minister, during his interventions at the executive session of the CHOGM here, had...
read more
Ordinance likely to award death penalty for raping children up to 12 yrs
An ordinance to award death penalty to those convicted of raping a child up to 12 years of age is likely to come up before the Union Cabinet tomorrow.
Against the backdrop of outrage over the incidents of rape of minors in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao and Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, the government plans to bring the ordinance to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, sources aware of the development said today.
According to the...
read more
NIA chargesheets Hizbul chief's son for raising funds for terror acts
The NIA today charged Syed Shahid Yusuf, son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, with indulging in unlawful activities and raising funds for terror operations in a 2011 case.
The agency made the allegations in a charge sheet filed before District Judge Poonam A Bamba, who posted it for consideration on May 4.
The final report has alleged that Yusuf had hatched a conspiracy to received funds from Pakistan through hawala channels to spread terrorism in Jammu and...
read more
7 parties submit notice to impeach CJI
The Congress-led seven opposition parties on Friday met Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu and submitted an impeachment motion for the removal of Chief Justice Dipak Misra.
"We have moved an impeachment motion for removal of CJI Dipak Misra under five listed grounds," Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad told a press conference after meeting Vice President Naidu.
He said while submitting the motion, the opposition party leaders did not discuss its...
read more
SC terms public statements on impeachment of judges unfortunate
The Supreme Court today termed as very unfortunate the public statements, including those made by lawmakers, on impeachment of judges.
"We are all very disturbed about it," a bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan said after the counsel appearing for the petitioner raised the issue of politicians making public statements on impeachment of judges.
The apex court asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to assist it to deal with the...
read more
Coach Wenger to leave Arsenal at season-end after 22 years
Arsenal's head coach Arsene Wenger announced on Friday that he is to leave at the end of the current football season, marking an end of an era at the north London club where the Frenchman has been in charge for 22 years.
In a statement, the coach said he had decided to step down following careful consideration and discussions with the club, reports Efe.
"I am grateful for having had the privilege to serve the...
read more
Trending News
VIEW ALL-
Swedish DJ Avicii dead at 28 -
Commonwealth backs Prince Charles as next head: reports -
Deepika Padukone in Time 100 Influential People of 2018 list -
US Senate confirms Jim Bridenstine as new NASA chief -
Ex-New York Mayor joins Trump's legal team -
Yes Bank gets RBI nod to open offices in London, Singapore -
Meesha Shafi accuses Ali Zafar of sexual harassment -
End of era in Cuba as Castro hands torch to Diaz-Canel -
Loya death: SC ruling has exposed Congress, says UP CM -
Global warming killing the Great Barrier Reef: study -
Saudi Arabia opens 1st movie theater in 35 years -
Amazon's reveals its Prime service has 100 million members -
China: Qualcomm plan 'has difficulty' resolving concerns -
NASA's planet-hunter satellite launched on SpaceX rocket -
Late Ronaldo strike boosts Real Madrid -
IMF wants transparency in debt commitments by countries -
Gordon Ramsay gives vegan food a try -
Khalistani Liberation Force chief Harminder Singh Mintoo dies -
One dead after Southwest jet engine failure: US official -
No direct talks yet between Trump, Kim: White House
Today's Newspaper
‘Smart' cities stay unsmart
Saturday, 21 April 2018 | Rajesh Kumar | New Delhi
The Modi Government’s ambitious Smart City Mission is floundering and out of Rs 9,860 crore released to 60 cities under the mission, only seven per cent have been utilised so far. The Prime Minister’s Office is understood to be worried...
READ MORE- Cong-led Opp moves for CJI’s impeachment
- HC absolves Maya Kodnani of Naroda Patiya
- Death for children’s rapists: Govt to vet Ordinance soon
- Hurt at MPs going public, SC seeks A-G’s counsel
- It’s a revenge petition, Jaitley raps Congress
- Yogi plans to include 17 OBCs in SC list
- SC junks ‘malicious’ pleas for Loya’s death probe
State Editions
Photo Gallery
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Rupee cracks below 66-level in free fall, plunges 32 paise vs USD
Friday, 20 April 2018 | PTI | Mumbai
The rupee today crashed below the key 66 level to settle at a 13-month low of 66.12 against the US currency, hit by a resurgent dollar, firming crude prices and a more hawkish tone of...
- TCS m-cap nears $100 bn; investors richer by Rs 41,301 cr
- 2G: Court issues notice to Essar-Loop promoters on CBI plea
Sports Bytes
Watson strikes ton in CSK's big win at new home
Friday, 20 April 2018 | PTI | Pune
Seasoned all-rounder Shane Watson smashed his third IPL century as Chennai Super Kings moved to their new 'home' in style by producing a comprehensive 64-run win over Rajasthan Royals, here tonight. ...
MORE NEWS
India Abroad
BBC apologises for mixing up Modi with Sri Lankan President
Friday, 20 April 2018 | PTI | London
The BBC today apologised for mistakenly referring to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a live news broadcast of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) last night.
The Sri...
- UK authorities apologise after protesters tear tricolour during Modi's Visit
- Conflicts due to communication breakdown, trust deficit: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
HEALTH & FITNESS
Lack of Vitamin D may up diabetes risk by 5 times
Friday, 20 April 2018 | IANS | Seoul
Are you deficient in Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin? Beware, you may be at a greater risk of developing diabetes, warn researchers.
A team of researchers found that individuals with 25-hydroxyvitamin D...
- Chip-based blood test could replace painful bone biopsy
- Switch to stevia for a sweet, healthy lifestyle
Vivacity
THE REAL student of the year
Saturday, 21 April 2018 | Ramya Palisetty
Working with Majid Majidi was a dream come true for Ishaan Khatter, says R Palisetty Ishaan Khatter was at a grocery store (yes he does his own chores) when he received a phone call — the one he will cherish forever. On the line was Honey Trehan asking him for a meeting. Shortly after the call, the actor went to his office where he was told about a film being directed by Majid Majidi. “I was quite awe-struck. I think he...
READ MORE
SOUND BITE
- Conflicts (are) because of communication breakdown and trust deficit. If you can bridge this somehow, then the process to resolve the conflict begins.
- I am afraid that many bad things have started happening rather too frequently and we, as a society, should be bothered about it.
- We will continue to work toward stronger strategic ties and a more integrated defence trade relationship that will enhance India's leadership role in the Indo-Pacific region.
Avenues
-
Skilling to learn
New jobs require the ability to adopt technology, adapt to generating ideas and focus on innovation, says Prakash Menon Schools in... -
FIITJEE’s Curate test
The FIITJEE’s Curate admission-cum-scholarship test is a gateway that will not only ensure speedy preparation but will also hone and...
OPINION LEADERS
OUR COLUMNISTS
Impact
E-paper
- English Edition
- Delhi
- Lucknow
- Dehradun
- Chandigarh
- Ranchi
- Raipur
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
Sunday Edition
POTPOURRI
SHOW TIME
books
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
-
Remonetisation will take time, patience is the key
Saturday, 21 April 2018 | Shreyans Jain | DelhiThis refers to the editorial, “A cashless society” (April 19). In December 2016, a few days after the Government stripped high currency notes of their statutory status, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley expressed his satisfaction at the completion of the remonetisation process which, according to him, was making a “substantial...
POLLS
Should the Government bring an ordinance on SC/ST Act?
Copyright © 2018 The Pioneer. All Rights Reserved
Site Designed and Developed by: Infomedia Web Solutions
