The legislative power to tax mineral rights vests with the states and the royalty paid on minerals is not a tax, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in a landmark judgement which will give a huge......
'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree......
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Constitution intended to bring about a 'sense of social transformation' and it would be 'dangerous' to say that the private property of an individual cannot......
'I was laughing and crying at the same time. Right now, just extremely happy that she will be out and amongst us soon.' IMAGE: During happier times, Koel Sen, left, with her mother Professor Shoma......
A Dominica magistrate has denied bail to absconding diamond tycoon Mehul Choksi, who was arrested on May 23 for alleged illegal entry to the Caribbean island country, the local media reported.......
The high court permitted Mallya to appeal on only one limited ground to be able to address the admissibility of some evidence and interpretations made by the lower court. In a reprieve to......
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges amounting to USD 2 billion, is set to appear before Westminster magistrates court in London on Friday,......
'Flush with funds, lending became a cash management exercise.''Road projects, power generation plants, airports etc were financed left and right with apparently no regard for the projects' ability......
'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......
'The thought of death doesn't scare me, but the possibility of becoming an invalid does.' IMAGE: Naseeruddin Shah, acting legend, with Ratna Pathak Shah. Photograph: Kind courtesy Naseeruddin......
'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning......
Jyothi Yarraji Race: AFI president Sumariwalla promises to take up matter to highest level Photographs: Kind Courtesy AFI/X Jyothi Yarraji was first disqualified, then allowed to run and......
Avinash Sable becomes first Indian man to win Asian Games 3000m steeplechase gold Photograph: Kind Courtesy AFI/X Avinash Sable became the first Indian man to win 3000m steeplechase gold at Asian......
IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen poses after qualifying in pole position alongside second positioned Haas' Nico Hulkenberg and third positioned Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. Photograph:......
IMAGE: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the appointment of the CoA may lead to the Indian Olympic Association's suspension by the International Olympic Committee as happened in the case of the......
IMAGE: Abhinav Bindra along with Anju Bobby George and Bombayla Devi Laishram will assist the three-member Committee of Administrators which will take over the affairs of the Indian Olympic......