POCSO case: Karnataka high court grants interim relief to former CM BS Yediyurappa | India News

Relief for BJP’s Yediyurappa. NEW DELHI: Karnataka high court on Friday provided interim relief to former chief minister and BJP central parliamentary committee member BS Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case, staying the summons that required his personal appearance before the First Fast Track Court on March 15.Justice Pradeep Singh…

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‘India first’: Piyush Goyal on Centre’s approach to trade talks with US | India News

“Approach will be guided by India First,” Piyush Goyal on his meeting with US Trade representative NEW DELHI: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called his discussion with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer a “forward-looking” step toward a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, setting the stage for a major economic shift between the two nations.Goyal,…

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Kannada actress Ranya Rao’s bail rejected in gold smuggling case; co-accused to face hearing tomorrow | India News

NEW DELHI: The Economic Offences Court on Friday rejected the bail application of Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case. Rao, who was arrested last month, remains in judicial custody as investigations continue into her alleged involvement in the racket.Meanwhile, Tarun Konduru, the second accused in the case, has also filed…

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Tragic road accident claims lives of 3 family members in West Godavari district | India News

Rajahmundry: In a tragic accident, three members of a family were killed in a road accident in West Godavari district. The accident took place on the National Highway at Kunchana Palli of Tadepalligudem rural mandal.A Santro car travelling from Hyderabad to Mandapeta in Konaseema district rammed into a stationary vehicle. Bhogella Venkata Satya Suresh, his…

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Vadodara tragedy: Woman in Gujarat crushed in drunken hit-and-run, law student arrested – 10 points to know | India News

A view of the damaged car after it collided with a two-wheeler, in Vadodara on Thursday. Reportedly, one woman died in the accident. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A tragic accident in Gujarat’s Vadodara city claimed the life of a woman and left four others injured when a speeding car, allegedly driven by a drunk law…

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Pocso case: K’taka HC stays summons against Yediyurappa | India News

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa (File Photo) The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of the charges against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and three other accused in connection with a Pocso Act case. The High Court also stayed the summons issued to them, relieving them…

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Parliament panel nudges govt to bring Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has nudged the government to spell out a timeline to introduce in Parliament the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill that was shelved last year after a furore over certain provisions that sought to regulate individual content creators. The suggestion from the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by BJP…

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Former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur shot at in Bilaspur, security officer injured | India News

Former Congress MLA and Congress leader Bamber Thakur NEW DELHI: Former Congress MLA and party leader Bamber Thakur was shot at by unidentified assailants at his residence in Bilaspur on Friday. The attack took place while he was at home when armed attackers opened fire. According to reports, around 12 rounds were fired during the…

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