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'IAS officer Puja may be terminated if found guilty'

Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who is at the centre of a controversy over alleged misuse of power and privileges, may be terminated from service if found guilty, official sources said on Friday.

SC to review PIL on court-monitored probe into electoral bonds scheme

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider listing a public interest litigation that urged a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme.

SC: Bail order should be stayed only in rare, exceptional cases

Liberty of accused shouldn't be casually restricted by courts'

CBI to now interrogate NEET-UG paper leak kingpin with 13 accused

The Patna High Court on Friday granted the CBI the custody of 13 people arrested by the Bihar Police in connection with NEET-UG paper leak case.

Historic judgment by Allahabad HC: First verdict delivered in English, Hindi, Sanskrit

This unprecedented move is being hailed as a significant step in making judicial proceedings more inclusive and accessible

Rahul Gandhi asks people not to be nasty towards Smriti Irani

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged people to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards former Union minister Smriti Irani or any other leader.

Establishing 'Gram Nyayalayas' would provide access to affordable justice: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday said establishing ‘Gram Nyayalayas’ would help in providing affordable and speedy justice to the citizens at their doorsteps and also reduce the huge pendency of cases in trial courts.

After LS setback, Mahayuti shines in Maharashtra council polls

In a morale-boosting victory for ‘Mahayuti’ in Maharashtra ahead of assembly polls, the ruling alliance on Friday won all the nine seats it contested in the biennial elections to 11 Legislative Council seats, but the opposition MVA faced a setback as a candidate backed by Sharad Pawar’s party lost.

PM stresses on BIMSTEC's role as engine for economic, social growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to seven-nation grouping BIMSTEC and stressed on its role as an engine for economic and social growth.

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Thai counterpart Sangiampongsa

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Thai counterpart Maris Sangiampongsa during which the two sides discussed on their “intensifying engagement” covering a range of domains, including political, defence and security, trade and investment, and tourism.

Anant Ambani weds Radhika at star-studded event in Mumbai

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Asia’s richest man, on Friday married pharmaceutical heiress and childhood sweetheart Radhika Merchant at a starstudded event attended by celebrities from across the globe, politicians, who’s who of Hindi and south Indian cinema world and almost all the top cricketers of the country.

Andhra Police books ex-CM Jagan, two senior IPS officers

Andhra Pradesh police registered an “attempt to murder” case against former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, two senior IPS officers and two retired officials, following a complaint lodged by a TDP MLA, an official said on Friday.

Assam flood: Over 12 lakh affected in 24 districts, seven more dead

The flood situation in Assam continued to be grim with seven deaths reported in the last 24 hours, even as the number of affected people decreased marginally to 12 lakh in 24 districts, an official bulletin said on Friday.

BJP protests against AAP govt over power tariff 'hike'

BJP leaders and workers on Friday staged a protest against the AAP government near the Delhi Secretariat over the power “tariff hike” in the city.

Should've been told on first day L-G gave order to cut trees: SC

Expressing anguish over continuous cover up by authorities over the role of L-G V K Saxena in tree felling in ridge area, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to inform it whether the order to cut trees was passed on basis of L-G’s oral permission or the agency independently took the decision.

HC denies bail to Bibhav in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Delhi High Court on Friday denied bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal.

Victory of truth, defeat of BJP's conspiracies: AAP

The AAP on Friday described the Supreme Court order granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the ED’s money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam as a “victory of truth” and “defeat of the BJP’s conspiracy” against him.

Repair work of Munak Canal successfully completed: Min

The repair work on the breached embankment of the Munak Canal, which disrupted water supply in parts of Delhi, has been successfully completed, announced Delhi Water minister Atishi.

170 Pakistani Hindu families could lose homes in Majnu Ka Tila demolition drive

Dayal Das, a 49-year-old Pakistani Hindu man, breaks down after the DDA issued a public notice regarding a demolition drive in Delhi’s Majnu Ka Tila — his home of the last nine years.

16-year-old boy shot dead in Jafrabad area

A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead outside a garment shop in northeast Delhi’s Jafrabad area, police said on Friday.

Jodhpur Univ alumni nabbed in Rs 12L scam

The Delhi Police nabbed a cyber fraudster, Subhash Bishnoi (24), postgraduate from Jodhpur University.

AISA submits memorandum to Edu Ministry for discrepancies in CUET-UG answer key

On Friday, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) visited the Ministry of Education at Shastri Bhavan to submit a memorandum addressing the numerous discrepancies found in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2024 Answer Key.

'Manusmriti for LLB students was not found appropriate'

DU vice-chancellor stated there is an abundance of texts on Indian knowledge & reliance on one text is not needed

Noida Authority registers 1,075 flats in stalled projects

Noida Authority officials on Friday said that they have executed registries of 1,075 flats across 22 housing projects by June 2024, after implementing the recommendations of Amitabh Kant committee on legacy stalled projects in December 2023.

SC rules authorities cannot randomly accuse people of being foreigners

Says authorities cannot initiate investigations into a person's nationality without substantial evidence or information to support suspicion

Collegium suggests new Chief Justices for 7 high courts

In a significant move, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Chief Justices for the high courts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, and Meghalaya.

Bengal moves SC against Guv for 'withholding' Bills passed in Assembly

Irked with Governor C V Ananda Bose for allegedly withholding Bills forwarded to him by the state Assembly for assent, the state of West Bengal has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court contending that his refusal to give assent without stating any reason is contrary to Article 200 of the Constitution.

Incessant rains devastate Uttar Pradesh, claim 68 lives in 48 hours

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc across several districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, causing widespread devastation, severe flooding, and tragic loss of life.

Costly vegetables push retail inflation to 4-month high of 5.08%

Industrial output grows 5.9% in May

Govt declares June 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' 25 as

CONGRESS TERMS IT 'HEADLINEGRABBING HYPOCRISY'