Tag: SC
SC Stays NCPCR Recommendation To End Madrasas Funding
The Supreme Court, in an interim order passed on Monday, stayed a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recommendation asking all states and Union Territories to discontinue funding for Madrasa Boards.....
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn In As 51st Chief Justice Of India
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. ....
EAM Jaishankar Meets China’s Foreign Minister, Discusses ‘next Steps’ In Bilateral Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed next steps in bilateral relations following the recent meeting of the leaders of the two countries and the de-escalation of border tensions.....
Setback For Hemant Soren As Court Rejects Exemption Plea In ED Case
Jharkhand's Chief Minister-elect Hemant Soren faced a legal setback on Tuesday after the MP-MLA Special Court in Ranchi rejected his request for exemption from personal appearance in a case related to alleged non-compliance of summonses issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). ....
Adani Electricity, Adani Foundation Provide 74 BMC Schools With 12,000 Books
Adani Electricity and Adani Foundation on Wednesday announced collaboratively implementing a library distribution programme in 74 BMC Schools in P-North and M-West Wards in Mumbai. ....
SC To Hear On Jan 15 Cong Plea Challenging Amendments To Conduct Of Election Rules
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which restricts public access to election materials, such as CCTV footage unless explicitly listed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).....
Delhi Elections: Parties Scale Up Poll Campaign, Top Leaders To Address Rallies
With less than a fortnight to go for Delhi Assembly elections, the electioneering is reaching a feversish pitch with top leaders of respective parties hitting the streets to woo the electorate. ....
FM Sitharaman’s Announcements For Internet In Govt Schools, Social Security For Gig Workers
Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised sections including the gig workers. ....
SC Junks Plea Against Appointment Of Justice Khehar As Next CJI
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) in succession to incumbent Chief Justice T.S. Thakur when he demits office on Wednesday morning.....
TMC Workers Protest Arrest Of MPs
Trinamool Congress activists on Wednesday protested in front of the CBI office here to denounce the arrest of two of its MPs in connection with the Rose Valley group chit fund scam.....
