NEW DELHI — Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case. Former Delhi deputy chief minister and Mr Kejriwal’s close aide Manish Sisodia said the decision marked truth’s victory over “lies and conspiracies.” “Today […]
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GST cut on medical insurance deferred, issue referred to group of Ministers
NEW DELHI — A Group of Ministers has been tasked to look into GST rates related to medical insurance and come up with a report by October so that the GST Council can take up the matter in the November meeting. “There were a lot of discussions about whether we should reduce the rate or […]
GST Council sets up GoM on reduction in GST on health insurance; cuts rate on cancer drugs
NEW DELHI — GST Council headed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) on reducing tax rate on life and health insurance and cut GST on cancer drugs and namkeens. Briefing reporters on the outcome of the 54th GST Council meeting, Sitharaman said it has […]
‘Tried to bribe us’, RG Kar case victim’s parents question Kolkata Police’s intention
KOLKATA — The parents of the woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, who became a victim of the ghastly rape and murder last month, have now directly accused the Kolkata Police of deliberate ‘laxity and ill-intention’ in handling the preliminary probe into the case before it was handed over to the CBI […]
In Dhoom-style: Bhopal man steals gold worth 15 crore, falls unconscious while escaping
BHOPAL — Inspired by Hrithik Roshan’s character in Bollywood film ‘Dhoom 2’, a man in Bhopal allegedly attempted to steal gold worth Rs 15 crore from a museum. But in a bizarre twist, the thief was discovered unconscious inside the State Museum in Bhopal, with priceless artifacts like ancient gold coins and jewelry lying beside […]
One dead, two injured in Haridwar-Jammu bus accident; 35 hospitalised
LUDHIANA — One person was dead and two people were injured after a bus on its way from Haridwar to Jammu met with an accident. Dr Harpreet Singh, SMO at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana, providing details of the aftermath, stated, “I spoke to the bus driver and according to him, the second tyre of […]
Govt constitutes 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years
NEW DELHI — The government on Monday notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, with a provision to appoint serving Supreme Court and high court judges as its chairperson and members. The term of the 22nd law panel ended on August 31. According to a law ministry order […]
Over 6 900 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts, 361 for more than 20 years: CVC
NEW DELHI — Over 6,900 corruption cases probed by the CBI were pending trials in different courts, 361 for more than 20 years, according to the latest annual report of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). Besides, as many as 658 corruption cases were pending CBI investigation, 48 for more than five years. Of the total […]
High Court can quash FIR even after charge-sheet is filed : Supreme Court
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 28) recently reiterated that the high court is empowered under section 482 CrPC to quash an FIR even after charge sheet is filed if the court is satisfied that continuing the proceedings would be an abuse of the process of law. “law seems to be well-settled […]
Oil marketing companies increase price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 39
NEW DELHI — Oil marketing companies have increased the rate of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 39, effective from Sunday. After the hike, the retail sales price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is Rs 1,691.50. Earlier on July 1, in a move to offer relief to businesses and […]








