Expressing concerns over the "worsening situation" of West Bengal educational institutions, Congress state unit president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday urged the TMC government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to pass a law against ragging in the state.
While reviewing the law and order situation in the State, he asked the police officers to remain vigilant against the anti-social elements who try to vitiate the atmosphere in the State
"Chief Minister Sorend had already clearly said that legal action will be taken if ED will not withdraw these summons. We will certainly take refuge in the law because justice will be found there," Manoj Pandey said while speaking to ANI.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on Plea challenging the vires of the statutory rape laws that criminalise consensual sex by 16+ to 18 years.
A california appeals court has revived lawsuits from two men who accused late pop singer Michael Jackson of abusing them as children in the HBO documentary 'Leaving Neverland'.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Friday referred the three proposed bills, which seek to replace British-era criminal laws, to the Standing Committee on Home Affairs for examination.
In a move quite different from other US leaders, Indian-American lawmaker Vivek Ramaswamy has advocated for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict with Moscow keeping parts of Donbas region and Kyiv not joining NATO.
The journalist, identified as Vimal Kumar Yadav, was allegedly shot dead at his home by unidentified assailants in the Raniganj Bazaar area of the district, police said earlier on Friday.
As part of the operation, about 150 vehicles were taken off the road and more than 100 reports were given for pollution and noise beyond what is allowed by law.
The court also directed the MCD to ensure that there is no illegal dumping of electrical, plastic and medical garbage in Delhi, contrary to the statutory provisions.