The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) stated in a press release on Monday, "The dismissal by the Maldives Parliament of two Supreme Court justices raises serious concerns about respect for the independence of the judiciary."
Recent reports claimed that the BCCI had informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) of its decision to withdraw from both events -- the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month, and the Men's Asia Cup, slated for September.
The UK High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's 10th bail application in the USD 1 billion Punjab National Bank fraud case. Indian authorities, including the ED and CBI, submitted strong arguments leading to the dismissal. Modi remains in UK custody as extradition proceedings continue.
Earlier the Department of Telecom has also refused to given any further relief on AGR dues, citing apex court's 2020 judgement and government support to Vodafone Idea through equity conversion.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te dismissed the notion that dialogue with China could be pursued in cooperation with Taiwan's opposition parties, arguing their approaches differ fundamentally from that of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Focus Taiwan reported.
The police asked the Congress leaders to call off the protest as they do not have permission to demonstrate outside the Raj Bhavan but the Congress leaders did not pay attention to it. Following which, the police detained them.
"Congress can do as much drama as it wants but they know that it is all a judicial matter. When the matter is sub-judice, they cannot be above the judiciary. There was a case against the LoP too, they should ask for a resignation from him as well. Whenever there is an opportunity to insult t
After meeting with the Governor, the Congress delegation also demonstrated and staged a sit-in outside the Raj Bhavan in the state capital. The Congress leaders were seen wearing black cloaks while going to meet the Governor and also raised slogans during the protest.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea (letter petition) seeking directions to the Central and State governments to take action against Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah and other "such type of abusive persons" who made controversial remarks against Indian Army Colone
The Congress workers were heading to Gherao, the Minister's residence in the state capital. Still, the police stopped the protesters near the state museum in the city ahead of his bungalow.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), BJP leader Bharti on Wednesday evening wrote, "Dismissal of Vijay Shah from the post of minister and an FIR against him, both the actions should be taken immediately because he has brought shame to the entire nation."
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday demanded the dismissal of Madhya Pradesh BJP minister Vijay Shah from the government over his remarks on Colonel Sofia, calling them an insult to the armed forces and the country's military history.