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Merit Must Guide Judges' Selections

Justice CT Ravikumar, who retired as a Supreme Court judge on January 5 following a three-year tenure, on Wednesday underscored the primacy of merit in judicial appointments, dismissing the idea of reservation for marginalized communities in constitutional courts despite hailing from a Scheduled Caste background.

If India Bloc Was Only For The Lok Sabha Elections, Wind It Up: Omar

Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday regretted a lack of clarity on the part of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leadership and said the bloc should be wound up if it was formed only for parliamentary elections.

Army readies blueprint for a 'year of reforms'

The Indian Army has prepared a blueprint for the goals it will pursue in 2025 in line with its being declared the \"year of reforms\" by defence minister Rajnath Singh on January 1, with the force focusing on five key areas:

Andhra Announces Ex Gratia; 2 FIRs Filed

The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced an ex gratia of ₹25 lakh each to the kin of the deceased devotees who died in a stampede in Tirupati, officials said, adding that police have filed two separate first information reports (FIRs) over the matter.

SC dismisses plea against quota for IAS, IPS wards

We gave a view that creamy layer should be excluded [from SC/ST]. It is only a view and a decision has to be taken by the legislature SUPREME COURT

SC, govt spar on uniform judicial salaries, pensions

THE COURT NOTED THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY AND UNIFORM SERVICE CONDITIONS TO MAINTAIN THE JUDICIARY'S INDEPENDENCE AND EFFICACY

KTR Appears Before ACB

BRS working president and MLA KT Rama Rao, the prime accused in the Formula E race case, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Hyderabad on Thursday.

20k illegal borewells affecting groundwater level: Delhi Jal Board

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has identified at least 20,625 illegal borewells across the Capital, and directions to seal them have been issued to district magistrates (DMs) in the respective areas in a bid to prevent groundwater extraction.

Touring model of 'Sheesh Mahal' is BJP's flashy campaign push in Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started setting up scaled architectural models of 6 Flag Staff Road, the contentious bungalow Arvind Kejriwal lived in during his time as chief minister, at its rallies and events in the city ahead of the February 5 elections, sharpening its attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over allegedly lavish modifications made to the Civil Lines bungalow.

Delay in posting of doctors, superintendents hit work

As the government hospitals are grappling with a shortage of doctors, the delay in posting 250 medical practitioners who are currently awaiting posting orders (APO) and indecision on the appointment of superintendents in 30 hospitals is severely hampering work, officials said.

State Will Not Auction Land For Industries

Minister of industries and commerce for Rajasthan, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Thursday said the state would no longer auction land in its industrial areas and the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) will directly allot land to businesses instead.

Green Tribunal Seeks DMF Fund Details Within Four Weeks

The Bhopal-based central bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh governments to submit details of the funds collected and their utilisation under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) for mining-affected people within four weeks.

GST a tool to exploit lower, middle income groups: Cong slams Centre

Launching a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, Congress's head of media and communication Pawan Khera said the Union government was using the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a tool to exploit the lower and middle income groups.

BSF Recovers 2 Pistols Along Indo-Pak Border in Anupgarh

The Border Security Force (BSF) Rajasthan Frontier recovered two pistols during a search operation conducted near the India-Pakistan border in Anupgarh district on Thursday, officials said.

Fate of coaching centres regulation bill in limbo

Several changes are yet to be made. We are not sure whether the Bill will be tabled in this assembly session HIGHER EDU OFFICIAL

2021 SI Recruitment Exam Will Not Be Cancelled, Govt Tells HC

The state government informed the Rajasthan high court on Thursday that it will not cancel the 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam as a comprehensive investigation on the matter is underway, people aware of the matter said.

Tirupati Stampede: CM Naidu Orders Judicial Inquiry; 3 Transferred

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said he would order a judicial inquiry into the stampede incident that left six people dead and dozens injured, besides transferring three senior officials including the district Superintendent of Police.

3 Maoists killed in Sukma, two IEDs recovered in Bijapur

ON THURSDAY MORNING, THE ENCOUNTER BROKE OUT IN A FOREST ALONG THE BORDER OF SUKMA AND BIJAPUR DISTRICTS

Manoj Muntashir calls out Sky Force makers over song credit

Manoj Muntashir has expressed his frustration with the team behind Sky Force after being left out of the credits for the upcoming track \"Maaye\".

Ajith's car crashes at 180 km/h; manager calls him lucky to walk away

Ajith Kumar, 53, narrowly escaped injury after a dramatic crash during a practice session for the upcoming 24H Dubai endurance race.

Varun-Natasha buy ₹44.52cr luxury apartment in Mumbai

Actor Varun Dhawan and his wife, designer Natasha Dalal, have reportedly acquired a ₹44.52 crore luxury apartment in Mumbai's upscale Juhu area.

Music is the backbone of my film: Sonu Sood

Actor-film producer Sonu Sood's directorial debut, Fateh, is all set for a theatrical release. The film is not just high on action but also on music.

Veganuary 2025: Plant-Powered Path to Better Health

For those leaning towards veganism, Veganuary is a great way to take the plunge. We speak to experts about the health benefits of this challenge

Djokovic: At his happy hunting ground, with an old foe in tow

The Serbian has worked with Becker, Agassi and Ivanisevic. In Murray he has access to the mind of a master tactician

PCB Moves ODI Series to Lahore, Karachi; Denies Delay in CT Work

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday moved the ODI tri-series, also involving South Africa and New Zealand, from Multan to Karachi and Lahore, dismissing the talks about a delay in renovation work at those venues ahead of next month's Champions Trophy.

Pat Cummins, the pace ace driving Oz success story

Knack for wickets, unparalleled control and a never-say-die attitude for which Glenn McGrath will be revered as possibly the greatest Australian fast bowler in the last four decades.

Indian hockey players bonding with the best in relaunched HIL

Skipper Sumit Walmiki and Australian Tim Brand walked to the dugout, shared a laugh and high-fived after Hyderabad Toofans' practice.

Shooter Tomar finds fresh high after domestic double

Varun Tomar's dream of representing India at the Paris Olympics was crushed when he lost in the domestic selection trials to pick the final squad.

India's uber-rich go well beyond the will

Succession planning among India's wealthy is a subject that extends far beyond simply naming heirs and dividing assets.

India Cuts November Gold Imports by Record $5 Billion

India has cut its November gold import estimates by an unprecedented $5 billion, the largest revision for any commodity in history, after errors in preliminary calculations inflated the figure to a record, government data showed on Wednesday.