The meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill took an ugly turn as the Trinamool Congress MP smashed a glass water bottle and threw it towards panel chairman Jagdambika Pal of the Bharatiya Janata Party during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta high court judge.

The move came days after the Supreme Court vacated the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial in three sacrilege cases.

The bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud asked the counsel appearing for NCPCR if its has issued directions to ban other religious institutes and why is the child rights body only interested in Madrasas.

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French authorities have issued an urgent alert after a 17-day-old baby boy was abducted from a maternity ward in the suburbs of Paris, with his parents being named as the suspects

An Army jawan has been arrested by Nagpur Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend and covering her body with cement after burying her, a chilling crime that mirrors a plot from the film Drishyam, an official said on Tuesday.

Police raiding a pizzeria in Germany made a striking discovery after the takeaways 'best-selling' special turned out to be a deep-dish accompanied by a side of cocaine.

Supreme Court defends religious instruction in India, rejects ghettoisation of madrasa education, emphasizes mainstreaming for national interest.

Kwara senator, Oyetola Ashiru, said NDLEA is making attempts to stop Senate's the right to free debate on issues of national importance.

AICC event reveals political hints on Haryana leadership tussle, with Selja targeting BJP for farmer neglect.

Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha urges Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to halt caste census process for rectification.

Kerala government appeals to Supreme Court against High Court order on church possession dispute.

Herbert Kickl's far right party won the elections, but no other party would form a governing coalition with him.

On Monday, the NDLEA claimed it found hard drugs and other illicit hard substances when it raided the home of the Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru, in February.

A dozen ruling Congress legislators in Karnataka have submitted a memorandum to the State government demanding that it expedite the process of setting up the proposed second international airport in the southern part of the Bengaluru to fuel economic growth in the region, including Ramanagara, Mandya and Mysuru.

The three gunmen involved in the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai practiced firing near a waterfall in adjoining Raigad district before executing the murder, police officials said on Tuesday citing their investigation.

The man accused of stealing a police car in Vancouver earlier this month was denied bail in Vancouver Provincial Court on Oct. 22.

A Garda review into files relating to the 1981 Stardust fire has got under way.

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

DCW terminates 250-300 contractual employees, sparking AAP-BJP war of words over job dismissals.

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Kochi police recover stolen phones, identify owners, and arrest suspects in connection with concert theft case.

Pune, Oct 22 (IANS): Maharashtra political circles went into a tizzy on Tuesday after the Pune Rural Police along with Income Tax Department and Election Commission of India (ECI) teams intercepted an SUV loaded with Rs 5 crore cash in packets. The vehicle, an Innova SUV, was stopped when it was moving towards Sangol'.....

Bhopal, Oct 22 (IANS): At least two persons died and over a dozen received severe injuries in a massive explosion at the ordinance factory in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, officials said. Police have confirmed two deaths so far, however, the number of casualties may rise as the condition of half a do.....

Gurugram, Oct 22 (IANS): The Enforcement Wing of the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) intensified its drive against illegal encroachment done on government land while carrying out day-night demolition drives on MG Road, Sohna Road, Fazilpur Road & Ghasola Road, officials said. This was taken up in co.....

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approves filling 1 lakh vacancies, provides funds for underage rape victims, and reorganizes administrative boundaries.

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal shooting of three men by the police during an alleged shootout in May Pen, Clarendon. The incident happened on Monday. The deceased men have been identified as 35-year-old...

A panel Tuesday reversed the city of Dallas’s decision to stop the construction of a home that was out of compliance with zoning regulations in the Elm Thicket / Northpark neighborhood.

Ten security guards also hurt; students protest against girl’s death in hostel, fee hike.

All 32 members of two gram panchayats who boycotted the Legislative Council byelection in Udupi on Monday affected votes of the Congress, said Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee vice-president and MLC Manjunath Bhandary in Mangaluru on Tuesday.

Tara Alexis Sykes was taken into custody on Friday and charged with attempted murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse.

It will be painted by a local artist if it gets the go-ahead

Tragic car accident on National Highway 966 near Kalladikkode leaves five dead, blocking traffic for two hours.

The process of deporting "illegal foreigners" in South Africa is governed by the Immigration Act which empowers the home affairs department to arrest, detain and deport those who are not entitled to stay in the country.

Member of the State Administration Council (SAC) and Union Minister for Home Affairs, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, attended the opening ceremony of the 42nd ASEANPOL Conference at the MICC I in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday as an honorary guest. The event was graced by special guests such as INTERPOL Chair Mr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, Chiefs of Police and Senior Police Officers from ASEAN countries and their spouses, delegates from Dialogue Partners including Russia, Australia, China, INTERPOL, and the ASEAN Secretary-General's Office. 

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the BJP of snatching the livelihoods of hundreds of contractual employees of the DCW before Diwali and assured them that they will be...

A Raja said panel's chairman Jagdambika Pal has been conducting the panel's meetings in haste, raising doubts that it will not be able to serve justice.

DMK MP accuses BJP chairman of violating norms in parliamentary committee meeting, raising doubts about justice being served.

Foundation stone laid for RTI museum in Beawar, Rajasthan, focusing on digital exclusion in social security pensions.

The raids were carried in several districts across the state There were several allegations that poor quality of liquor was sold harming the health of consumers during the previous YSRCP govt ...

Monrovia-Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings on Tuesday disclosed plans that his ministry is going to be implementing during the Dry Season to alleviate some of the damages that occur on the road during the Rainy Season.  By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com This year’s rainy season caused serious damage on many road corridors including the Bushrod

Scuffle erupts at Jamia Millia Islamia during Diwali celebrations, with conflicting reports from ABVP and SFI.

Supreme Court emphasizes awareness for legal aid success, directs robust system for scheme promotion and efficient operation.

“The case is under investigation, and the suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded,” the police said.

The party said it postponed the meeting originally scheduled for Thursday to give it more time to focus on 16 November Governorship Election in Ondo State.

'Rogue elements going against the GNU are deliberately creating a toxic environment,' Schreiber said. 

The Duke of York has kept a low-profile since his car-crash Newsnight interview in 2019 - but a royal commentator has suggested a tongue-in-cheek way for his to return to the royal fold

Prince Andrew stepped back from public duties in November 2019 after a disastrous Newsnight interview about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

Another Thackeray son rises on the state political horizon for the upcoming November 20 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Chief Justice Chandrachud steps down from hearing marital rape exception case, citing extensive arguments by lawyers.