The Delhi High Court is seeking an explanation from the police as to why Sharjeel Imam should not be given bail.

Politics
March 10, 2022, 11:14 a.m.

The court noted right away that Section 13 does not fall under Chapter IV of the UAPA, which deals with terrorist acts, and so he is exempt from the anti-terrorism law's harsh bail conditions.

Elections: Resorts are being booked, and leaders are flocking to Uttarakhand and Goa as the BJP and Congress prepare for a hung House.

Politics
March 9, 2022, 11:26 a.m.

With exit polls forecasting a dead heat in Uttarakhand and Goa, political parties in both state capitals began planning for post-election eventualities on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Congress candidates and party leaders will meet in a hotel in Goa, and the party is considering doing the same in Uttarakhand.

The Defense Minister has requested that the Cabinet establish an independent weapon testing and certification organisation.

Politics
March 9, 2022, 11:22 a.m.

The umbrella organisation would ensure that private firms in the Indian defence industry are not reliant on government labs and testing facilities to get their hardware authorised for home and international usage.