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The Supreme Court of India. (File Image: AP)

AA Edit | Courts can’t allow process of PMLA to be punishment

Supreme Court's decision highlights the need to reevaluate stringent bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

04 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

A Srilankan Cost guard patolling boat patrols in the Palk straits in the Lankan water boarders. (AA File Image)

AA Edit | Much ado about a small island

Tamil Nadu Election Stirs Up Controversy Over Katchatheevu Island

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal addresses during I.N.D.I.A. bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at the Ramlila ground, in New Delhi, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)

AA Edit | Misuse of agencies makes fair polls bigger challenge

Opposition Unity Amidst Government Crackdown: I.N.D.I.A. Bloc's Call for Fair Play

02 Apr 2024 12:05 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other NDA leaders during an election campaign rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Meerut, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

AA Edit | From Meerut, PM fires first shot in campaign

Modi's Meerut Manifesto: A Vision for a Developed India

01 Apr 2024 12:55 AM

Activists of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and Students Federation of India (SFI) during a protest march over unemployment and other issues, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Weak jobs scene a wakeup call

Despite being the fastest-growing economy, India grapples with a dire unemployment scenario, especially among its youth.

01 Apr 2024 12:49 AM

Indian stock markets celebrate historic growth at the close of FY24, symbolizing robust investor confidence and wealth creation. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | Markets close in the green

Indian stock markets witness record growth, delivering bumper returns to investors in FY24.

30 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

AA Edit | Why this sudden concern over protecting judiciary?

Lawyers gather to protect judiciary independence amidst accusations of pressure and attacks.

30 Mar 2024 12:03 AM

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal comes out of the Rouse Avenue Court after he was produced by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)

AA Edit | Kejriwal: As world reacts, futile for govt to get irked

India Pushes Back Against Diplomatic Interference in Kejriwal Case

29 Mar 2024 12:02 AM

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the ‘Times Now Summit 2024’, in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 27, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh)

AA Edit | Poll funds: FM breath of fresh air

Finance Minister's revelation about lacking personal funds for election campaign highlights the staggering costs of Indian elections.

28 Mar 2024 11:55 PM

The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge lies on top of the container ship Dali in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 27, 2024. Authorities in Baltimore were set to focus on expanding recovery efforts on March 27 after the cargo ship slammed into the bridge, causing it to collapse and leaving six people presumed dead. All six were members of a construction crew repairing potholes on the bridge when the structure fell into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 am (0530 GMT) on March 26. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

AA Edit | Blow to US as iconic bridge falls

MV Dali disaster highlights bridge safety after Baltimore Bridge destroyed in tragic collision

28 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Sukhbir Singh Badal during a road show ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, in Mansa, Punjab, Wednesday, March 27, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | BJP alliance plan fails to work in Punjab, Odisha

BJP's ambition of 400+ Lok Sabha seats faces hurdles as key allies like SAD and BJD resist alliance over core issues.

28 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

This picture taken from Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip shows buildings previously destroyed by Israeli strikes, on March 26, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas. (Photo by Jack Guez / AFP)

AA Edit | Will Gaza ceasefire call work?

Hope for peace in Gaza as UN resolution calls for ceasefire amid escalating tensions

27 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

AA Edit | Only probe can establish facts of murky poll bond sales

Supreme Court strikes down electoral bond scheme, revealing potential violations, sparking calls for court-monitored investigation.

27 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

Congress leader Abhishek Manusinghvi with other INDIA Bloc leaders addresses the media after meeting the Election Commission of India over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, at Nirvachan Sadan, in New Delhi, March, 22, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh)

AA Edit | After Kejriwal’s arrest, Oppn showing a sense of purpose

Opposition gears up for a decisive 'Maha Rally' amidst heightened political tensions and electoral uncertainties.

26 Mar 2024 12:44 AM

Tamil Nadu Minister of Animal Husbandry, Anitha R Radhakrishnan. (Image: Facebook)

AA Edit | Minister, mind your language

Tamil Nadu Minister's Insulting Remark Towards Prime Minister Sparks Outrage

26 Mar 2024 12:14 AM

AA Edit | State laws cannot be held up

Kerala government challenges President's withholding of assent to state bills, asserting federalism values.

25 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

This video grab taken from a handout footage released by Russian Investigative Committee on March 23, 2024 shows rescuers working inside the Crocus City Hall, a day after a gun attack in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow. Russia on March 23, 2024, said it had arrested 11 people - including four gunmen - over the attack on a Moscow concert hall claimed by Islamic State, as the death toll rose to over 100 people. (Photo by Handout / RUSSIAN INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE / AFP)

AA Edit | For terror answers, Russia looking in wrong direction

Security lapse in Moscow terror attack raises questions about Russia's counterterrorism measures.

25 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

K. Ponmudi takes oath as Tamil Nadu minister in the presence of Governor R.N. Ravi. (Image: Twitter)

AA Edit | DMK mantri takes oath; law wins

Governor R.N. Ravi's reluctant oath: A testament to the enduring power of democratic norms.

23 Mar 2024 12:07 AM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being taken to the Enforcement Directorate office in an excise policy-linked money laundering case, in New Delhi, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Kejriwal's arrest on eve of LS election looks ill-timed

Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate sparks debate over political maneuvering versus rule of law in Indian governance.

22 Mar 2024 11:57 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)

AA Edit | Will Modi’s peacemaker role help over Ukraine?

India Positioned as Neutral Peace Broker in Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

22 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

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