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Gyanvapi Case: Notice To VVSS Chief Over 'power Of Attorney' To Yogi
The Varanasi police have served a notice to Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh (VVSS) chief Jitendra Singh Visen, seeking clarification on his announcement to give power of attorney of five cases related to the Gyanvapi case to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. ....
'Serious Issue, Don't Make It Political': SC On Plea Against Forced Religious Conversions
The Supreme Court on Monday sought assistance of Attorney General R. Venkataramani on a plea seeking direction to the Central government and state governments to take action against forced religious conversions. ....
'Tearing Urgency, Lightning Speed', SC Questions Centre On Appointment Of Election Commissioner
The Supreme Court on Thursday grilled the Attorney General R. Venkataramani, representing the Centre, on the appointment of Arun Goel as the Election Commissioner, saying what was the "tearing urgency, haste", and why was the appointment made at a "lightning speed". ....
Trump To Nominate Maryland Attorney For Justice Department Post
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Rod Rosenstein, US Attorney in Maryland, to a top Justice Department post, the media reported....
Orlando Nightclub Shooter's Wife Charged With Aiding Him
The wife of Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen knew her husband was going to attack and had assisted him, prosecutors said, seven months after 49 lives were lost in the deadliest mass shooting in the US history. ....
US Attorney General Files Suit Against Trump
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed suit seeking to block US President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily banning foreign refugees, media reports said.....
Attorney General Doesn't Come Under RTI: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Friday ruled that the office of the Attorney General of India does not come within the ambit of the Right to Infomation Act, saying its "predominant function" is to give advice on legal matters to the government. ....
SC Issues Contempt Notice To Calcutta HC Judge
In an unprecedented step, the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a contempt notice to a sitting Calcutta High Court judge Justice C.S. Karnan for writing letters casting aspersions on several judges.....
Sessions Recuses Himself From Russia Inquiry
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, facing widespread criticism over newly disclosed contacts with the Russian ambassador to Washington, recused himself from any probe into charges that Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election, the media reported.....
Bharara Was Probing Trump Cabinet Member When Sacked
Fired US Attorney Preet Bharara was investigating a key member of President Donald Trumps cabinet, a new report has revealed. ....
