Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in graft case, media reports say
The Indian court sent Delhi chief minister and key opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to jail until April 15 in a liquor graft case.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Indian court rejects Rahul Gandhi's plea to suspend defamation conviction
Rahul Gandhi can now take his appeal to a larger bench of the same high court and then to the Supreme Court, his last option.
Fri Jul 07 2023
Indian court issues summons to BBC in a defamation case over Modi documentary - media
The defamation suit states the BBC documentary "India: the Modi question" that aired earlier this year cast a slur on India's reputation.
Mon May 22 2023
Indian court orders YouTube to remove fake news on Bachchan grandchild
Judge Hari Shankar ordered YouTube to ensure the videos about Aaradhya Bachchan's health, were taken down immediately.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Indian court convicts Gandhi of defamation, gives two-year sentence
The court sentenced Gandhi two years in prison for a speech he made in 2019 in which he referred to thieves as having the surname Modi.
Thu Mar 23 2023
After Musk takeover, India says it expects Twitter to comply with local rules
Twitter in July asked an Indian court to overturn some government orders to remove content from the platform.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Indian court upholds Karnataka state's ban on hijab in class
The ruling could set a precedent for the rest of the country which has a big Muslim minority.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Indian court orders death for 38 for deadly 2008 serial bomb blasts
11 others were ordered to life in prison for a series of bomb blasts in 2008 in the city of Ahmedabad that killed more than 50 people.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Indian court extends custody of businessman in porn film case
The crime branch of Mumbai Police also recorded the statement of Kundras wife and actor Shilpa Shetty in connection with the case.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Indian court grants bail to comedian accused of insulting Hinduism
Faruqui is among many who have recently had to defend themselves against accusations of challenging a law that protects religious beliefs.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Indian court jails self-styled 'godman' for 10 years for rape
There were no reports of violence after Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Pokemon Go 'is blasphemous' Indian court told
Pokemon Go is blasphemous and should be banned, an Indian court was told Wednesday, because it rewards religious vegetarians with eggs.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Indian court slaps Hindu god with summons over land grab
Photos in local media showed the summons, addressed to Lord Hanuman, pasted on an idol of the monkey god, worshipped for his courage and strength, at the temple in Bihar state.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Indian court convicts former Uber driver of rape
An Indian court on Tuesday convicted a former Uber driver of raping a woman passenger in New Delhi last December.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Indian court sentences five to death over 2006 Mumbai blasts
An Indian court Wednesday sentenced five people to death for a series of blasts that ripped through packed trains in Mumbai in 2006, killing nearly 200 people.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024