The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Rights, Not of Contempt

The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Rights, Not of Contempt I read a disturbing news report in early March, which detailed how a prominent social activist, Harsh Mander, was severely criticised by the Supreme Court for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the judiciary. I found it odd that the court had prioritised…

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll breaches 5K mark

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll breaches 5K mark Experts believe the overall number of COVID-19 cases could be 12 to 15 times higher. BRASLIA: Brazil, the South American country worst-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, has registered more than 5,000 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry announced Tuesday, pushing the toll above that of China. A record 474…

More than 2,200 USA coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

More than 2,200 USA coronavirus deaths in 24 hours WASHINGTON: The number of daily deaths from coronavirus rose again in the US Tuesday, a tally from Johns Hopkins University showed, as the country’s total fatalities surpassed those of Americans in the Vietnam War. In a 24-hour period to 8:30 pm (0030 GMT), there were 2,207…

Only 80 of 21,632 active cases need ventilators, say Health Ministry data

Only 80 of 21,632 active cases need ventilators, say Health Ministry data While there were 21,632 ‘active’ COVID-19 cases across the country till Monday, only about 80 of them were on ventilators. Top government sources said this is in line with the daily pattern seen so far. Meanwhile, even as some states have started plasma…

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…

Elgar Parishad case – NIA expands scope of its probe

Elgar Parishad case – NIA expands scope of its probe Expanding the scope of its probe into the December 2017 Elgar Parishad conclave, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started looking at whether the 11 activists arrested in the case were involved in raising funds (for anti-national activities), brainwashing educated youth in urban centres, made international…

Two sadhus found murdered in UP

Two sadhus found murdered in UP Bulandshahr: Two sadhus were found murdered inside a Shiva temple at Pagona village of Bulandshahr district in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Tuesday. The murder came to light when people reached the temple on Tuesday morning and saw the blood-soaked bodies. According to reports, the deceased have been identified as…

Move not to facilitate Muslims, trading is in Gujarat’s DNA – Vijay Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Sunday said that some ‘elements’ were trying to weaken the fight against the coronavirus by spreading misinformation that the state government’s move to allow conditional opening of shops was to facilitate Muslims during the month of Ramzan. On Saturday, the state government had allowed standalone shops, except those located…

Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of theft – eight arrested

Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of theft – eight arrested Eight persons from Rajasthan’s Udaipur district were arrested on charges of beating a man to death on suspicion of theft, police said on Sunday. Udaipur superintendent of police (SP) Kailash Bishnoi said that the deceased was identified as Mohan Lal, 30, native of…

Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Behum dies in Jaipur

Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Behum dies in Jaipur Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Behum took her last breath on Saturday (April 25) morning. According to a report in ANI, Saeeda was unwell for a long time and died due to natural cases. She resided at the Beniwal Kanta Krishna Colony in Jaipur. Saeeda belongs to a Nawabi family…