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The petitions filed by Carnatic music singer T M Krishna, Digital News Publishers of India, former Editor of The Hindu, N Ram and a senior journalist sought to declare the recently notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, as ultra vires of the Constitution and the parent Information Technology Act, passed in 2000.

The Madras High Court today granted 10 more days to the Centre to file its counter-affidavit in response to a batch of PILs or pleas challenging the new Information Technology (IT) Rules.

The Madras High Court on Monday said it was necessary for the Centre to take urgent measures to augment the supply of oxygen to Tamil Nadu, which foresees a sharp rise in demand for the life-saving gas in the coming days in the wake of surging COVID-19 cases. Besides oxygen, supply of vaccines and drugs needs to be augmented for the State and neighbouring Union Territory of Puducherry, the First Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy said. The court was hearing ...

Coronavirus India News Updates: CRPF lost 108 personnel to COVID-19, highest among central forces, shows data Firstpost 5 days ago FP Staff © Provided by Firstpost Coronavirus India News Updates: CRPF lost 108 personnel to COVID-19, highest among central forces, shows data 23:20 (IST) Outright lies, says China on reports that it probed weaponising coronaviruses in 2015 China on Monday termed as "outright lies" the media reports that its military scientists investigated wea...

Coronavirus India News Updates: CRPF lost 108 personnel to COVID-19, highest among central forces, shows data Firstpost 10-05-2021 FP Staff © Provided by Firstpost Coronavirus India News Updates: CRPF lost 108 personnel to COVID-19, highest among central forces, shows data 23:20 (IST) Outright lies, says China on reports that it probed weaponising coronaviruses in 2015 China on Monday termed as "outright lies" the media reports that its military scientists investigated wea...

Chennai | Updated on × The court said this would allow free movement of vehicles involved in counting of votes or those involved in an emergency situation The Madras High Court on Monday suggested that the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry governments may consider imposing lockdown on May 1 and 2 for free movement of vehicles involved in counting of votes on May 2 or an emergency. The current lockdown restrictions are up to April 30. The First Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Senthilkumar R...

Madras High Court asks Tamil Nadu government to form policy on ownership of elephants To put an end to the exploitation of elephants by temples and private owners for joyrides or as beasts of burden, the HC has sought a uniform policy. File photo Updated: Feb 26, 2021, 09:48 PM IST In order to put an end to the exploitation of elephants by temples and private owners for joyrides or as beasts of burden, the Madras High Court has sought a uniform policy. It states t...