New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant interim protection from arrest to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal concerning the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. A division bench comprising Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Manoj Jain…
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) Flamboyant young opener Rituraj Gaekwad was on Thursday evening appointed as the new captain of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2024 edition. He takes over from iconic skipper M S Dhoni, who had led the team since its inception to five title wins, including in the last…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Former Congress president on Thursday slammed the government and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deliberately using ways to cripple the main opposition party of the country financially. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Gandhi said, “A systematic effort is underway by the Prime Minister to cripple…
By BD Narayankar Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) The upcoming IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) here at MA Chidamabaram here on Friday not only promises excitement but also throws up several challenges as both teams strive for title glory. RCB face their own set of challenges. Despite recent…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) on Thursday released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The list contained the names for nine seats in Tamil Nadu. According to the list, former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will be contesting from Chennai South. She had resigned from the saffron…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers posted at leadership positions as District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) in four states of Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha and West Bengal. The decision has been taken to have a level playing field in all states…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) BJP President JP Nadda on Thursday hit out at the Congress for blaming the government for blocking its accounts and said, “Instead of correcting their errors, Congress is blaming authorities for their troubles”. Taking to social media post-X, Nadda said, “Be it the ITAT or the Delhi HC, they have…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Union Government’s notification of the Fact-Check Unit (FCU) under the Information Technology Amendment Rules pending the final decision of the Bombay High Court. The Bombay High Court is now seized with the challenges to the amendment in the IT rules. A bench comprising…
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to raise awareness through programmes to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific and authentic information. The MoU was signed between DG NCC Lt Gen…
Rameswarm (Tamil Nadu), Mar 21 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy personnel on Thursday arrested 32 more Indian fishermen and confiscated five mechanised fishing trawlers in two separate incidents on the alleged charges of straying into their territorial waters and indulging in unlawful fishing activities. Tamil Nadu fisheries department officials, quoting preliminary reports, said here that…
