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US sanctions ICC President, senior trial lawyer amid Trump administration's campaign against court

Washington DC, Aug. 19 -- The Donald Trump administration has designated two officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), including its President Tomoko Akane and ICC Senior Trial Lawyer Aboud... Read More


Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case, Govinda's manager confirms

Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, has withdrawn her divorce petition against the Bollywood actor, Govinda's manager Shashi Sinha confirmed on Wednesday. Sunita Ahuja along with her son... Read More


"Must be able to act independently": EU chief Ursula Von der leyen extends support to ICC following US sanctions

Brussels, Aug. 19 -- European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday extended support to the International Criminal Court after the US President Donald Trump administration issued sanc... Read More


High waves alert issued for Keralam, Lakshadweep, South Tamil Nadu coasts

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 19 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Swell Surge and High Wave Warning for the coasts of Keralam, Lakshadweep, South Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Coasta... Read More


Maoist leader Azad acquitted in all 49 cases after spending over 15 years as undertrial

Gajapati, Aug. 19 -- Maoist leader Azad alias Dana Keshab Rao was released on Tuesday after spending over 15 years in jail as an undertrial prisoner, following his acquittal in all 49 cases registered... Read More


Fee hike sparks fresh face-off at Himachal University; SFI, ABVP intensify protests, demand rollback and student polls

Shimla, Aug. 19 -- The dispute over the fee hike at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) intensified on Wednesday, with students and major campus organisations stepping up protests against the university... Read More


PM Modi hails mega infra push as Cabinet approves projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore for Railway multitracking and Bihar NH-22

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved two significant infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering connectivity and economic growth. T... Read More


Hyundai Motors to raise vehicle prices by up to 1% from September amid cost pressures

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Hyundai Motors will increase prices of vehicles by up to 1 per cent across its portfolio from September 2026, citing rising input and commodity costs, higher operational expenses... Read More


Pune Police revises two cases after invoking Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act before Aug 26 enforcement

Pune, Aug. 19 -- The Pune City Police has withdrawn provisions of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act from two cases after it emerged that the legislation had not come into force when the offences... Read More


ICC condemns US sanctions against its President and senior trial lawyer as "flagrant attack" on judicial independence

The Hague, Aug. 19 -- The International Criminal Court has issued a stinging rebuke against the United States following Washington's imposition of sanctions against ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane an... Read More