BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Pakistan was “brought to its knees” within hours during Operation Sindoor, underscoring India’s military strength. Speaking after inaugurating key transport projects, including Bengaluru’s long-awaited Namma Metro Yellow Line, Modi said, “The Indian Army penetrated several kilometres into Pakistan territory after crossing the border. The world has seen…
JAIPUR Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission of India (EC), urging the poll body to file an affidavit declaring no irregularities in the elections it had conducted. The remarks came after the EC demanded an affidavit under oath from Congress MP Rahul…
NEW DELHI: A Pitampura restaurant has apologised after a couple alleged they were denied entry for wearing Indian attire, triggering public outrage. The incident occurred on August 3 at a restaurant inside the Pitampura Metro premises, where the woman was reportedly wearing a salwar suit. A video of the couple’s complaint went viral on social…
If you’ve finished your LLB and want to practise law in India, the first formal step is enrolment on the roll of a State Bar Council. This article is an exhaustive, practical guide: legal basis, eligibility, documents, fees, timelines, step-by-step actions, state differences (including online enrolment push), tips, and helpful links — with special, concrete…
MUMBAI: Private sector lender ICICI Bank has significantly increased the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its new savings bank accounts opened on or after August 1, 2025, raising it fivefold to ₹50,000 for urban branches. Previously, the MAB for savings accounts was ₹10,000. As per the bank’s website, the revised MAB for semi-urban locations…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at reducing gender imbalance among organ transplant recipients and boosting organ donations, the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a 10-point advisory giving priority to women patients and relatives of deceased donors awaiting transplants. In a letter to all States and Union Territories, Anil Kumar, Director…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that it did not intend to interfere with the exclusive “master of roster” powers of the Chief Justice of a High Court, following controversy over its remarks on an Allahabad High Court judge. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan had earlier termed an…
NEW DELHI: A day after the Delhi School Education (Fee Determination and Transparency in Regulation) Bill, 2025 was passed by majority vote in the Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the legislation would open the doors of private schools to children from all economic backgrounds, including those from underprivileged families. Speaking on Saturday, CM Gupta…
NEW DELHI: Seven people lost their lives and one was injured after a wall collapsed in southeast Delhi’s Jaitpur on Saturday morning, following a night of incessant heavy rainfall across the national capital. According to Delhi Police, the wall — adjoining an old temple — collapsed onto several jhuggies (shanties) occupied by scrap dealers and…
NEW DELHI: In a significant revelation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed that it downed six Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft during Operation Sindoor in May — five fighter jets and one large aircraft. The disclosure was made by Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, on Saturday. Speaking at the…