Adish C. Aggarwala, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday, requesting to introduce suitable amendments in statutes to provide the appointment of sitting judges instead of retired judges to tribunals and commissions. In his letter, Adish said, “I wish to highlight […]
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Recent geo-political developments reaffirm relevance of hard power: Army Chief Manoj Pande
General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on Tuesday said that the recent geo-political developments have reaffirmed the relevance of a country’s hard power. “The current geo-strategic landscape is characterized by Change, taking place at unprecedented scale and speed. Recent geo-political powerplays have displayed, that where National Interests […]
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SC objects to Allopathic doctors prescribing expensive, unnecessary medicines; says “IMA needs to put it’s house in order”
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took a strong objection to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for alleged unethical acts where medicines are prescribed, which are “expensive and unnecessary,” saying the association needs to “put its house in order.” “The petitioner (IMA) needs to put its own house in order regarding alleged unethical […]
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“Under PM Modi, definition, thinking of politics have changed”: JP Nadda
Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda said on Tuesday that under the leadership of Modi ji, the definition of politics, the culture of politics, the thinking of politics–all this has changed. Addressing a public meeting here today, Nadda said that today people have realised that the country is moving […]
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Soumya Vishwanathan Murder Case: SC notice on plea challenging bail granted to convicts
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the plea filed by the mother of the slain television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to four convicts serving life imprisonment in the 2008 murder case. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal asked the Delhi government and four […]
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Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission holds meeting to discuss measures to mitigate risks due to heatwave
Following forecast of above-normal temperatures and heat waves in parts of the country, the Election Commission held a meeting on Monday with different stakeholders, including officials of the Met department. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu chaired the meeting. The meeting […]
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SC allows abortion of minor rape survivor
The Supreme Court on Monday allowed medical termination of the pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor while noting that continuing the pregnancy may harm the physical and mental health of the minor. A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, allowing the girl to undergo abortion who is over […]
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AAP’s Atishi accuses ED of conspiring to deny Kejriwal insulin in Tihar jail
Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Monday posed serious allegations against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Tihar officials and said that a conspiracy is being hatched to ensure that Kejriwal does not get insulin in jail. “Kejriwal had filed his application in Rouse Avenue Court that he wants to consult […]
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SC sets aside NCDRC order for penalty on YRF for excluding promo song ‘Jabra Fan’
The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the order of the consumer-disputes-redressal-commission”>National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) which had directed the production house Yash Raj Films to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation to a consumer who was aggrieved by the exclusion of the song ‘Jabra Fan’, from film ‘Fan’ starring actor Shah Rukh Khan. A bench of Justices PS […]
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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan embarks on official France visit to reinforce defence ties
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has proceeded on an official visit to France from April 22 to 25, the Ministry of Defence informed in a press release. The visit aims to reinforce further the robust defence ties between the two nations, which have gained considerable momentum in the last few years. “General Anil Chauhan, #CDS_India […]
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Principles of Lord Mahavir plays important role in reducing tension: Union Minister Arjun Meghwal
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Sunday that when the world moves towards tension, the principles of Lord Mahavir, to live and let live, play an important role in reducing tension. Congratulating the people of the Jain community on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Meghwal said, “The principles […]
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“Travelling by train has become punishment”: Rahul Gandhi’s fresh attack on Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday claimed that the poor policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government are weakening the railways, adding that travelling by train has become a punishment under the BJP-led Central government. Sharing a video clip of passengers facing inconvenience during their train journey, Rahul Gandhi in a […]
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PM Modi, Amit Shah laud bureaucrats on Civil Services Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the civil servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day, saying that their commitment and hard work in serving our nation are deeply appreciated. “Warm wishes to all civil servants on Civil Services Day. Their commitment and hard work in serving our nation are deeply appreciated. They play a pivotal role […]
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Boy from J-K’s Bharot village secures AIR-388 in UPSC after cracking NEET and JKAS exams
Ghulam Maya Din, hailing from Bharot, a remote hilly area of Pirpanjal of Thanamandi tehsil, Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, has secured an AIR 388 in the recently announced UPSC CSE 2023. Earlier, he had cracked the NEET and studied medicine at Government Medical College Jammu before clearing the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) examinations. […]
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“India does not think for itself alone…,” PM Modi on Mahavir Jayanti says country a safe haven for humanity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised India’s commitment to global well-being and stated that India is not only the oldest living civilization in the world but also a safe heaven for humanity, adding that the country thinks not for itself alone but for the whole of humanity. Addressing the […]