Supreme Court appoints ex-judge Justice A.K. Patnaik to probe ‘larger conspiracy’ against CJI
Justice Patnaik has been tasked to unearth whether the CJI is the target of a larger intrigue hatched by a powerful lobby of fixers, disgruntled apex court employees and corporate figures to compromise the highest judiciary itself.
Narendra Modi holds roadshow in Varanasi on the eve of filing nomination
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Varanasi roadshow after garlanding Madan Mohan Malaviya statue. The stretched over 6 km, going from the Lanka area to Dashashwamedh Ghat via Godoliya, and concluded with a Ganga aarti.
Congress pits Ajay Rai again against Modi in Varanasi
Congress candidate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi Ajay Rai on Thursday said he heard about his candidacy through the media. He vowed to wage a good fight against his mighty opponent.
Eyeing Bundelkhand, Priyanka Gandhi holds two roadshows in two days
On the second day of her Bundelkhand visit, she held the roadshow in a busy commercial area of the city, sitting atop a vehicle in a violet saree and exchanging pleasantries with people lined up on both sides of the narrow and congested roads.
71 ex-civil servants demand withdrawal of Pragya Thakur’s candidature
In an open letter, the retired officials said the decision to field Ms. Thakur as a candidate could have been dismissed “as yet another example of political expediency but for the enthusiastic endorsement by no less a person than the Prime Minister, who had termed her candidature as a symbol of our civilisational heritage.
Colombo on high alert after 'warning' of a potential explosion
Colombo went on a high alert on Thursday following a “warning” of a potential explosion. Official sources said armed police were checking vehicles and the authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and calm.
Low pressure area formation likely over Bay of Bengal, T.N. may witness rainfall on April 28, 29
S. Balachandran, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai, said the system may either cross along the coast, parallel to the coast or away from the coast. The possibility of rainfall depended on how close the system would be from the coast and the location of the crossing point. “We would have more clarity on the cyclone and its track by Thursday,” he added.
Maruti to pull the plug on diesel cars from April 2020
Some of the company’s models like Vitara Brezza and S-Cross currently come with a diesel engine option only.
Trouble in the Bihar 'mahagathbandhan' | Political Speech Tracker Podcast
In this episode of The Hindu 's political speeches podcast, Sobhana K Nair speaks to Jayant Sriram about simmering tensions in the Congress' alliance with the RJD and other parties in Bihar and the dissatisfaction amongst Congress cadre on the ground.
Former U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden announces White House bid
The six-term former Senator from Delaware joins a galaxy of 19 Democratic presidential hopefuls, including women and progressives, as well as Hispanic, Asian, African American, gay and millennial candidates.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: West Indies cricket squad, statistics, and fixture
West Indies won the first two World Cups in 1975 and 1979 under the captainship of Clive Lloyd. In 1983, the team was defeated by India in the finals. After that West Indies reached the semifinal only once i.e. in 1996. Due to its loss of form, West Indies actually qualified for the 2019 ICC Cricket World only by playing qualifying rounds. In 2015, West Indies was defeated in the quarterfinals.
Avengers: Endgame quiz: Are you an MCU expert?
Ten years and 22 movies — that’s how long Marvel has been planning this epic conclusion to their Infinity War saga. Have you watched all the movies in the lead up to Avengers: Endgame ? How well do you know the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Take our Endgame special quiz to find out! | Avengers: Endgame’s Kollywood connect
