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Bengal rape: sc allows lawyer to file case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to take suo moto cognizance of the recent gangrape of a nun in West Bengal but allowed a lawyer who mentioned the case to file a petition in this regard. Advocate lily Thomas approached CJI to seek apex court's intervention to the recent attacks on churches followed by the gangrape of a 71-year-old nun in Ranaghat.

India Pavilion bags 2nd spot at itb, berlin

New Delhi: India Pavilion showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage has won the 2nd place for the Best Stand in the Asia, Australia and Oceania category at the ITB held in Berlin, Germany during 4th to 8th March. 

Amity-Kazakhstan varsity sign MoU

New Delhi: A Delegation from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan visited Amity University and signed a MoU to facilitate mutually benefitting International ties between both the Universities known for their excellence and repute.

sc seeks reply from up on arrest of boy

New Delhi: Supreme Court has sought an explanation from UP Government over the arrest of a schoolboy for his offensive post against UP Minister Azam Khan on Facebook. The boy who was booked under Section 66A of Information Technology Act, although out on bail, was arrested by UP Police on a private complaint and remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a judicial order.

govt to aid training on foreign ships

New Delhi: Government would provide financial aid and loans to seafarers to enable them get on-board training on foreign ships, a move that would help over 10,000 students annually, Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said.

EC announces polls to 3 rs seats in kerala

New Delhi: Election Commission has announced the schedule for biennial elections to three Rajya Sabha seats from Kerala which are falling vacant next month. The election will take place on April 16.

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