Tag: SC
Paresh Rawal Appointed As Chairman Of National School Of Drama
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has been appointed the new chairman of National School of Drama (NSD). The prestigious institute announced the news on Thursday on its verified Twitter account. ....
Stalin Reiterates Demand For CBI Probe In ₹110 Crore PM Kisan Scheme Scam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M.K.Stalin on Thursday reiterated his demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged Rs.110-crore scancal relating to the PM-Kisan Scheme. ....
2G Case: Delhi HC Issues Notice On ED's Plea Seeking Early Hearing
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response from ex-Telecom Minister A. Raja and others over a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking an early hearing of its leave to appeal application against the acquittal of the accused persons in the 2G scam case. ....
SC To Centre: Why Can't Funds For Construction Workers Be Used For Others As Well?
The Supreme Court asked the Centre on Friday if it could issue an ordinance allocating funds collected under the welfare schemes for construction workers to be used for other workers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to the return to many migrant workers to their native states. ....
Indian Film 'The Disciple' Bags Prestigious FIPRESCI Award At Venice Film Festival
The Chaitanya Tamhane directorial, The Disciple, has won the prestigious FIPRESCI award at the 2020 Venice Film Festival. ....
Imran Khan Welcomes Millions Of Students Back To School
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said it was the priority of his government and the nation's collective responsibility to ensure that every child can go to school safely as educational institutes across the country will reopen on Tuesday after a six-month-long closure due to Covid-19. ....
Ajay Maken Slams Centre, AAP For Not Challenging SC Ruling On Slum Removal
The Congress slammed the Narendra Modi government and the Arvind Kejriwal government for not taking up the matter of demolishing 48,000 slums near the railway lines in Delhi in the Supreme Court and accused them of doing politics. ....
Eyesight Problems Rising Among Kids Due To Increase In Screen Time
With children spending more time on computers and mobile phones for online classes and gaming, cases of eye sight problems are on the rise. ....
'Free Speech, Not Hatred': SC Says Media Self-regulation System Toothless
The Supreme Court on Friday, citing the Sudarshan News programme "UPSC Jihad", said there are many gaps in the self-regulation model of media, and as a consequence, the TV programme implicated the whole Muslim community as attempting to destabilise and take over the civil services. ....
IPL 2020: MS Dhoni Returns After 436 Days With New-look Beard And Biceps
Enigmatic cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday returned to competitive action after 436 days -- a period that seemed an eternity to his fans -- with an unusual beard that would be something between a goatee and full-grown one, and a new hairstyle. He looked a little heavier, but his wicket-keeping was spot-on as he grabbed two catches and did not concede a single bye in Mumbai Indians' 162/9 in the IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi.....
