CJI Ranjan Gogoi on sexual harassment allegation: ‘Things have gone too far’
“This is unbelievable. I should not stoop low even in denying it. ₹6.8 lakh is all I have as bank balance... They cannot catch me on money, so they have brought up this. This is the reward a Chief Justice of India gets after 20 years and a bank balance of ₹6.8 lakh. Independence of judiciary is under very very serious threat. I had to tell this from the judicial seat,” Justice Ranjan Gogoi said during an “extraordinary and unusual hearing”, presided over by him and called at a moment’s notice, on the allegation of sexual harassment published against him by some online news portals.
Election Commission bars streaming of web series on Modi till further orders
Taking cognisance of complaints alleging that Modi – Journey of a Common Man was violating the Model Code of Conduct and it amounted to influencing the voters, the ECI wrote to the producers, Eros Now, citing its April-10 order banning any biopic having the potential to disturb the level playing field during the elections.
Pragya gets show-cause notice from Bhopal poll official for derogatory remarks against Hemant Karkare
The Bhopal District Election Officer has served a show-cause notice on BJP's Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur for her derogatory remarks against police officer Hemant Karkare, who was killed in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Fielding Pragya a reply to those who called Hindu civilisation 'terrorist': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the fielding of Pragya Singh Thakur , an accused in the Malegaon blasts case , as the BJP candidate from Bhopal was a symbolic answer to all those who labeled the rich Hindu civilization as “terrorist” and asserted that “this symbol will prove costly for the Congress”.
BJP asks Rahul to come clean on his citizenship, qualification
Citing a complaint filed against Congress president Rahul Gandhi, the BJP raised questions on his citizenship and educational qualification, and asked him to come clean on the matter. The BJP’s reaction comes in the wake of the complaint filed with returning officer in the Amethi seat against Mr. Gandhi’s candidature in which allegations and objections have been made about his citizenship and qualification. | Live coverage: General Elections 2019
JKLF chief Yasin Malik seriously ill in NIA custody, alleges family
“We have not been allowed to meet Mr. Malik for the past 10 days. Today, the lawyer came to know that he was seriously ill. He has been on a hunger strike since April 16. He has been protesting against his illegal detention by the National Investigation Agency [NIA]. We fear for his life,” said Mr. Malik’s sister in Srinagar.
Jet Airways employees seek President’s intervention for salary dues, emergency funds to airline
Cash-starved Jet Airways, which has around 23,000 employees, has delayed payment of salaries to the employees, including pilots. Amid uncertainty over the future course of the carrier, two employees’ unions have now written to the President and the Prime Minister.
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale to have ‘bilateral consultations’ in Beijing
Mr. Gokhale is arriving ahead of the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) - a mega event hosted by China that begins on April 25, in which 37 heads of State or government are participating. So far, there are no signs that India will be officially participating in it, though some members of the business community, academics and media personnel will be present.
S. Muthiah, a chronicler of Chennai's history and heritage, passes away
Mr. Muthiah, “the storyteller of Madras that is Chennai” was Editor, Madras Musings . His special interests are Madras, sports, conservation and the environment. In the past, he had been associated with newspapers and journals in Sri Lanka, the U.S. and the U.K.
IPL 2019 : Steve Smith replaces Ajinkya Rahane as captain of Rajasthan Royals
Steve Smith has replaced Ajinkya Rahane as the Rajasthan Royals captain. The Australian batsman had in fact been made the skipper last year but he had to make way for Rahane in the wake of Australia’s ball-tampering scandal.
IPL 2019:Buttler returns home, unavailable for Rajasthan Royals for rest of season
Buttler was due to leave later this month, but he has had to make changes in the plan after his wife Louise was admitted in the hospital sooner than expected. The Hindu has learnt the England opener had expressed willingness to stay back if the team management wanted him for Saturday’s home match against Mumbai Indians.
Pandya, Rahul fined ₹20 lakh each for their sexist comments
The Supreme Court-appointed Ombudsman had issued notices to Pandya and Rahul earlier this month to appear for deposition for their controversial comments on ‘Koffee with Karan’. Pandya and Rahul were provisionally suspended by the Committee of Administrators (COA) for their remarks before the suspension was lifted pending an inquiry by the Ombudsman.
