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Supreme Court asks EC to respond to Opposition demanding counting of VVPAT slips

Several opposition leaders, including CMs of Andhra and Delhi, have asked for the of counting VVPAT slips of 50% of the EVMs that will be used in the Lok Sabha polls before declaring results.

No ex-CJI or sitting SC judge on Lokpal shortlist as Modi-led panel meets to pick members

Search committee shortlist includes more than 20 names, but Lokpal selection panel — that will meet today — can pick members from outside the list too.

SC sets aside BCCI’s life ban on former cricketer Sreesanth in IPL spot-fixing case

A two-judge bench said BCCI's disciplinary committee may reconsider within three months the quantum of punishment to be given to S Sreesanth.

Over 20 opposition parties move SC seeking vote verification for Lok Sabha polls

The matter has been listed for Friday before a CJI Ranjan Gogoi-led bench. In its plea, opposition raises same issues it listed before EC in February.

Lawyers strike in Panchkula pushes Samjhauta blast case hearing to March 18

Local lawyers went on an indefinite strike on March 12 in protest against a judicial magistrate's alleged misbehavior with an advocate.

Woman claims Arunachal CM raped her when she was a minor, moves SC for police protection

The woman, in a plea before SC, says Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and three others raped her in July 2008 in the border district of Tawang.

Modi govt likely to red-flag most of 8 lawyers Punjab & Haryana High Court wants as judges

The list of eight nominees has raised concerns in the Modi govt after a background check revealed 'integrity issues' and nepotism concerns.

SC-appointed mediation panel on Ayodhya to meet for first time tomorrow

Former SC judge K.M. Ibrahim Kalifulla, chairman of the panel, has asked all advocates on record to appear before it at Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh.

Supreme Court asks Modi govt about compliance status of its poll reforms order

SC asks if Modi govt has devised a mechanism to examine MPs and MLAs who declared an exponential rise in their assets.

Madras HC judge pulls up court registrar for not installing CCTV cameras in his chamber

Justice S.M. Subramaniam says ‘it’s a painful situation’ that even after 4 weeks no work was done, assures he is willing to pay if there’s an issue of funds.

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Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.