SC: Court can deny pre-arrest bail, not order surrender | India News

New Delhi: A court can reject anticipatory bail of an accused but it has no jurisdiction to direct him to surrender before the trial court, Supreme Court has said. A…

‘Stress-free, zero-error’ exams in focus for NTA, says Pradhan | India News

Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) New Delhi: Signalling the next phase of reforms to be undertaken by the National Testing Agency, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan told TOI the focus will…

SC panel frames ICU norms for hospitals | India News

New Delhi: An expert committee formed by Supreme Court has laid down minimum standards for intensive care units (ICUs), defining what hospitals must have to qualify as possessing an ICU…

Wealthy clans now swear by ‘family constitution’ codifying not just money matters, but value system | India News

Mumbai: A growing number of wealthy Indian families, often nudged by younger members, are adopting a “family constitution”, a document that lays out the principles governing wealth creation, philanthropy, succession…

Govt may give legislative powers to Ladakh local bodies in May 22 talks | India News

New Delhi: The next round of discussions between the home ministry and Ladakh representatives on safeguards for the region will resume on May 22 – as announced by Ladakh LG…

Dialogue reset in Ladakh as Shah heads to Leh | India News

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced Saturday fresh talks between Ladakhi functionaries and Union home ministry on May 22, as home minister Amit Shah prepares for a two-day visit…

Govt pushes ethanol blending beyond 20%; vehicle impact remains concern | India News

Vehicle Impact Still A Concern For Owners NEW DELHI: Amid govt’s strong pitch to increase ethanol blending in petrol to cut import dependence in view of the West Asia crisis-triggered…

To stop music of Beating Retreat from fading away, tunes will be available on Waves OTT: PM Modi | India News

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, said on Sunday that the Beating Retreat ceremony that showcases the diverse musical traditions of different bands…

West Bengal polls: NIA to probe bomb haul in tinderbox Bhangar | India News

NEW DELHI: The govt on Sunday ordered an NIA probe into the seizure of 79 crude bombs the previous day in Bhangar, a minority pocket and flashpoint near Kolkata where…

Not democracy but TMC reign of terror prevails in Bengal: Rahul | India News

Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged it is not democracy but “TMC’s reign of terror” that prevails in West Bengal today. “Intimidating, attacking, and…