Ayodhya dispute: Supreme Court to hear civil appeals on Feb. 8
The Supreme Court has fixed February 8, 2018 as the date for hearing the civil appeals in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute. It commenced final hearing in the dispute on Tuesday, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of medieval-era structure.
2G spectrum allocation case verdict on December 21
A Delhi court on Tuesday fixed December 21 as the date for pronouncement of judgment in the 2G spectrum allocation case. "I have perused the files and will pronounce judgement on December 21 at 10.30 a.m." Special Judge O.P. Saini said in his brief order in the presence of the accused and counsel for the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate.
UAE to open new consular offices in India
Boosting bilateral engagement with India, the United Arab Emirates will open several new consular centres in India and invest $75 billion of its sovereign wealth fund in the country, its envoy said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka cricketer Lakmal vomits on field, Delhi may lose winter Tests
Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal vomitted on the field before walking off as Delhi's notorious smog, which may rob the Indian capital of future winter tests, continued to plague the third and final match on Tuesday.
Vijay Mallya extradition hearing continues for second day
The Vijaya Mallya extradition hearing continues on Tuesday with the opening arguments by the defence and their witness Dr. Humphreys. The long-awaited hearing of the beleaguered businessman began at the Westminster Magistrates Court in central London on Monday. The prosecution put forth arguments on the first day, stating that the actions of Mr. Mallya were not that of an honest person.
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor cremated with state honours
Veteran film actor Shashi Kapoor of the 70s and 80s actor was cremated with state honours at the Santa Cruz Hindu crematorium around noon on Tuesday. The actor-producer’s body was taken to the crematorium from his Juhu home in an ambulance at 11.45 a.m.
Latest updates: Cyclone Ockhi moves closer to Surat
Cyclone Ockhi on Tuesday moved closer to the southern coast near Surat in Gujarat and is expected to make a landfall around midnight, according to the latest bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the latest forecast from the Meteorological Centre here, the cyclone is now just 390 km away from Surat.
Coast Guard rescues 46 more fishermen near Lakshadweep
The Coast Guard on Tuesday rescued 46 more fishermen in distress off Kerala. On Monday, Coast Guard vessel ICGS Samrat located six fishing vessels with 72 fishermen on board off the Bitra Island, official sources said. Of the fishermen rescued, 58 were from Tamil Nadu, while the remaining 14 were Keralites.
Supreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump travel ban
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mainly Muslim countries. The justices, with two dissenting votes, said that the policy can take full effect even as legal challenges against it make their way through the courts. The action suggests the high court could uphold the latest version of the ban that Donald Trump announced in September.
UN official to arrive in N.Korea for talks
U.N. Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman will arrive in North Korea on Tuesday to meet authorities of the Pyongyang regime, according to an official statement.
