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‘Not a victory, just time to breathe’: Unnao survivor’s counsel

Pracha further asserted that the apex court had not examined the core merits of the case. "The court did not hear us on the main merits. CBI has just discussed the iceberg of the case; we have the entire matter with us. CBI did not make us a party in this case. We cannot treat this judgment as a victory for the victim," he added.

2025-12-29T08:39:06.733236+00:00 IST

Unnao rape case: SC stays Kuldeep Sengar’s suspension of sentence

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of the Delhi High Court order, which suspended the life sentence of expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case of a minor girl.

2025-12-29T08:38:00.461621+00:00 IST

“We welcome SC stay, hope Govt listens to people”: Ashok Gehlot

Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put in abeyance its November 20 ruling that had accepted the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range.

2025-12-29T08:37:11.818057+00:00 IST

Assam: Amit Shah to inaugurate Batadrava Cultural Project

Several cultural troupes from different parts of Assam have reached the venue to welcome the Union Home Minister and to showcase the rich Vaishnavite heritage associated with Srimanta Sankardeva. The programme is expected to highlight Assam's spiritual, cultural and artistic traditions rooted in the teachings of the revered saint-scholar.

2025-12-29T08:18:28.240274+00:00 IST

Brinda Karat welcomes SC stay on Delhi HC’s decision

"We welcome this judgment given by the Supreme Court," Karat said. The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a stay on the Delhi High Court's order that had allowed suspension of Sengar's 2017 Unnao rape case life sentence and granted him bail. A three-judge vacation bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, heard the plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the Delhi High Court's decision.

2025-12-29T08:17:09.742003+00:00 IST

“Hate being normalised by BJP, must not become a dead society”

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday strongly condemned the racial killing of Tripura students Anjel Chakma in Dehradun and accused the BJP of "normalising hate," which is leading to such incidents.

2025-12-29T08:02:04.662446+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM speaks to Anjel's father, promise strict action

Dhami spoke with Anjel's father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, and promised strict action against the perpetrators. "This was a regrettable incident. We will ensure the culprits receive the harshest punishment," he said.

2025-12-29T07:47:35.740585+00:00 IST

Congress hails SC directive on Aravallis

The Indian National Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's directives regarding the redefinition of the Aravalli Hills, currently being pushed by the Modi Government.

2025-12-29T07:45:44.916646+00:00 IST

SC puts November order on Aravalli definition in ‘Abeyance’

The Supreme Court has "put in abeyance" its earlier decision (issued on November 20) to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Range.

2025-12-29T07:32:21.302966+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Fire at SS plaza in Korba brought under control, no

The Fire at the two shops of SS Plaza in Chhattisgarh's Korba district has been brought under control with no loss of lives.

2025-12-29T07:31:12.056358+00:00 IST

Delhi HC Grants Bail to Influencer Sandeepa Virk in PMLA Case

Observing that keeping the accused behind bars in a case initiated nearly a decade after the alleged transactions would be unjustified, the Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to social media influencer Sandeepa Virk in a money laundering case linked to alleged cheating and sale of fake beauty products.

2025-12-29T07:30:54.435709+00:00 IST

Unnao rape case: Ajay Rai welcomes SC's stay on Sengar's bail

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai welcomed the Supreme Court's order putting a stay on the Delhi High Court's decision, which suspended the life sentence of expelled Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

2025-12-29T07:29:53.914628+00:00 IST

Unnao rape case: SC stays Delhi HC's decision

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a stay on the Delhi High Court's order allowing suspension of 2017 Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence and granting him bail.

2025-12-29T07:03:05.658414+00:00 IST

Kannur Police register case over insta reel

Kannur police on Monday registered a case after a social media account supporting Left parties posted a video purportedly showing the explosion of a country-made bomb in the city.

2025-12-29T07:01:44.599415+00:00 IST

70-year-old man dies in fire in two coaches of Tata-Ernakulam Exp

A 70-year-old man was killed in the fire that erupted at the B1 coach and affected two other coaches of the Tata-Ernakulam Express at Elamanchili railway station in Andhra Pradesh, an official said on Monday.

2025-12-29T07:01:03.686499+00:00 IST

Pawars unite for Pune civic polls after Pimpri-Chinchwad

After Pimpri-Chinchwad, the uncle-nephew duo of Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar have joined hands for the Pune civic polls, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar announced on Monday.

2025-12-29T06:49:49.516082+00:00 IST

Haryana Police record a 5.7% drop in overall crime in 2025

According to official data (as of December 28), the total number of cognisable crimes under the BNS and special and local laws fell from 1,35,574 in 2024 to 1,27,850 in 2025, a reduction of 7,724 cases, or about 5.7 per cent.

2025-12-29T06:38:05.047224+00:00 IST

Trains face delays at railway stations due to dense fog in Delhi

Several trains in the national capital Delhi faced disruptions in their operations due to dense fog prevailing in the city on Monday morning.

2025-12-29T06:34:02.450169+00:00 IST

Unnao rape case: Congress workers protest outside SC

Congress workers protest outside the Supreme Court on Monday, demanding justice for the survivor of the 2017 Unnao rape case.

2025-12-29T06:13:06.291931+00:00 IST

"We have spent our life savings to purchase these homes"

A resident said, "We request not to be troubled. Boards shouldn't be placed outside our plots. We have spent our life savings to purchase these homes. Where will we take our children? Has the government been asleep till now? Did the municipal council officers not know that houses were being built here?"

2025-12-29T06:07:16.188104+00:00 IST

Dense fog disrupts flight operations in North India

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that flights may face delays due to dense fog in parts of northern India, disrupting operations in the area.

2025-12-29T06:02:15.836468+00:00 IST