SC stays Rahul's conviction in 'Modi surname' defamation case

SC stays Rahul Gandhi's conviction in 'Modi surname' defamation case

In a big win for Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed conviction of the former Congress President in the 'Modi surname' defamation case, which cost him his Lok Sabha membership, saying that no reasons were given by the trial judge for imposing the maximum punishment of two years in the case. Aug 4, 2023
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K'taka Cong MLA says 'lucky' Siddaramaiah became CM twice, clarifies later

Karnataka Congress MLA and senior leader Basavaraj Rayareddy, who stirred a controversy by saying that Siddaramaiah went on to become the Chief Minister twice after joining the Congress, has clarified that he only meant to say that "luck is more important than the experience or seniority in politics". Aug 4, 2023
Siddaramaiah Meets PM Modi In Delhi

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi in Delhi

For the first time since assuming charge as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi. Aug 3, 2023
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term reduced

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term reduced

Myanmar's State Administration Council on Tuesday reduced the sentences of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former president U Win Myint, while also granting pardons to over 7,000 prisoners. Aug 1, 2023