JPSC ‘irregularities’: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, state after CBI probe plea | India News

Demonstrators protesting in Ranchi against alleged exam leaks NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of Monday issued a notice to Centre and the state government over a plea seeking independent, time-bound CBI probe into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi…

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‘Normal practice for VVIP visits’: Govt clarifies Sergio Gor’s ‘no questions’ remark on PM Modi-Trump meeting | India News

PM Modi and President Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in France in June. NEW DELHI: The government on Monday said discussions about arrangements for a leader’s public appearance are a “normal practice,” clarifying the context of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s remarks regarding the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister…

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Centre for Child Rights set up at Lohiya Law University | India News

RMLNLU to build ecosystem where every child is heard LUCKNOW: In a significant step, city-based Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University has set up the ‘Centre for Child Rights’ on its campus.The multidisciplinary Centre inaugurated on Saturday will focus on research, capacity building and evidence-informed advocacy on matters concerning the rights of the child.The…

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‘Nation doesn’t have high expectations of you’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘Manusmriti’ remarks | India News

CM Yogi slams Rahul over Manusmriti remarks NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday stepped up his attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Manusmriti, while also targeting the party’s state leadership over its alleged conduct in Ayodhya.Speaking in Raebareli, CM Yogi said Rahul Gandhi, as leader of…

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‘Evicted at dead of night’: Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court over Nadia Circuit House eviction | India News

Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court over eviction NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court alleging that the Nadia district administration in West Bengal evicted her from her official constituency accommodation at the Circuit House in violation of court orders.The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and…

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‘They can have their fantasies’: Congress on TVK projecting TN CM Vijay as next PM | India News

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram NEW DELHI: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday played down the buzz around TVK supporters projecting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for a larger role in national politics, saying that becoming Prime Minister requires the backing of at least 272 MPs.Chidambaram was responding to Vijay’s participation in the 31st Meeting of…

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‘10 crore Indians could lose right to vote’: Chidambaram slams ECI after ex-envoy Navdeep Suri’s SIR post | India News

P Chidambaram; ex-diplomat Navdeep Suri NEW DELHI: Former Union minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls could leave 10% of India’s eligible population — or nearly 10 crore people — without the right to vote, after a former diplomat detailed difficulties he…

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