1993 Mumbai blasts case: SC reserves order on Abu Salem’s plea for premature release after 25 years in jail NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea filed by 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Abu Salem seeking premature release from his life sentence on the ground that he has completed…
CPWD deploys 3D printing to fast-track defence construction in border areas NEW DELHI: For the first time, Centre’s construction agency, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), has built a watch tower (forward duty point) for the armed forces in Jammu using 3D printing construction technology in just 45 days. The project is expected to pave…
NEW DELHI: The special fast track court at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts on Monday directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor to represent the State (CBI) in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The direction came after no one appeared on behalf of the CBI during the hearing.The court subsequently adjourned…
CJI said the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful protest. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that the mere existence of an agitation cannot justify alleged police excesses against demonstrators.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made the observations while hearing…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun a major leadership overhaul as it moves to rebuild its examination framework, strengthen security systems and restore confidence in the country’s competitive examination process.As part of its “Build New NTA” initiative, the testing body has invited applications for four senior leadership roles focused on assessment, operations, cyber security…
Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday mounted a fresh attack on PM Narendra Modi-led Centre, alleging that the “entire system is downright deadly against students.”His remarks came in the backdrop of over a month-long student agitation that recently concluded following the resignation of…
Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson on Sunday said the state government will table an “audit report on corruption” during the upcoming Budget session, alleging that it will expose irregularities in the collection of “party funds” during the previous MK Stalin-led DMK…
Lok Sabha, Parliament (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: MK Stalin-led DMK has demanded an immediate ban on the nationwide medical entrance examination NEET.DMK MP TR Baalu on Monday submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a ban on NEET in ongoing Monsoon Session. The demand comes in the wake of the NEET UG…
NEW DELHI: Patients with difficult-to-control high cholesterol could soon have an oral alternative to cholesterol-lowering injections after US Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, a class of medicines that dramatically lowers “bad” cholesterol.The tablet, Lipfendra, has been approved for adults with high cholesterol, including those with an inherited condition called…