IMPARTIAL INSTITUTION
High Court annuls 65% quota in Bihar; state to move Supreme Court
The Patna High Court overturned Bihar's government decision to increase quotas for Dalits, backward classes, and tribals from 50% to 65% in state jobs and educational institutions, a move made based on a caste and socio-economic survey. The court's decision, responding to petitions challenging the legislation introduced in November 2023, halts the implementation that would have raised reserved seats to 75% including quotas for economically weaker sections (EWS).
If Rahul Gandhi is not getting any success after INDIA bloc formation is it fault of EVMs?: JDU leader Neeraj Kumar
Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar questioned Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), pointing out that the Supreme Court had not raised any issues with EVMs. He also questioned Gandhi's alliance with "corrupt dynastic politics." Kumar highlighted the success of the INDIA bloc in winning 233 seats in the Lok Sabha polls. He challenged Gandhi's doubts on EVM impartiality and Election Commission conduct.
EC Flying Squad checks Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Nilgiris; Congress asks, 'Check PM's chopper too'
Election officials on April 15 conducted checks in a helicopter carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Tamil Nadu. Rahul was on his way to his parliamentary constituency of Wayanad, where he had a slew of campaign activities including public meeti...
Independent judiciary means independence of judges in performing their duties: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of individual judges' independence and the evolving nature of justice on the 75th anniversary of the Supreme Court. He highlighted the ongoing efforts to educate judges on overcoming biases and acknowledged the court's role in facing challenges and meeting democratic ideals. CJI Chandrachud also underscored the court's commitment to reducing case pendency and enhancing access to justice for all citizens.
High-quality standards to help India become developed economy by 2047: Goyal
There are around 400 standing technical committees in BIS carrying out standardisation work in 16 broad technology areas/sectors covering both core technology areas as well as new and emerging areas like geospatial information, artificial intelligence, blockchain, e-mobility, space research, smart manufacturing, smart farming etc.
SC says discrimination in educational institutions "very serious issue", asks UGC to specify steps taken to curb it
The plea has sought court's direction to ensure that all universities and Higher Education Institutions (HEI) establish Equal Opportunity Cells and such other anti-discrimination internal complaint mechanisms, and to include members from SC/ST communities and independent representatives from NGOs or social activists to ensure objectivity and impartiality in the process.
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Budget 2023: India needs to dial up its regulators
The Indian regulatory system must reform itself, in a holistic manner. India should also take part in the next exercise of OECD's mapping of regulators on the governance indicators, and must conduct such evaluation exercises even at a domestic level.
View: Global climate inaction shows multilateral institutions need reinventing
To be sure, multilateralism will need to re-examine its shibboleths and may have to reinvent itself if it plans to save the world from itself. Several global commitments mediated by multilateral institutions have, indeed, been successful.
Impartial audit essential for resilient economy, says Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das
Observing that there is a need to improve the quality and depth of audit, he said the Reserve Bank has taken a host of steps in consultation with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for improving the audit of banks and financial institutions.
Reform multilateral institutions for vaccine equity: India
This was especially important when it came to impartial access to vaccines, he said in clear message to countries blocking TRIPS waiver.
SC order against Government wish, but 'sarva-manya'; Committee 'impartial': MoS Agriculture
In an interview with , Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary also said the government is always ready for talks but it is up to farmer unions to decide whether they want to go ahead with the scheduled ninth round of talks on January 15.
Stop Bharat Biotech's coronavirus vaccine trial in Bhopal, plead NGOs working for gas victims
In the letters addressed to the PM and Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, these NGOs have also sought punishment for the "responsible parties who were negligent in ensuring the safety, well being and the rights of the trial participants".
Private body needed for govt contract disputes: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said that such a body with retired judges and government servants should be formed which will take decisions within a stipulated timeline, avoiding overly long procedures in resolving contractual disputes.
The Custodian Force of India and Lt General Thorat: The General who knew the way
Two out of the three elements of India’s largely unknown role in the Korean War 1950-1953 have been covered earlier. This is the third in a continuing series on that conflict and the men who earned a place in the annals of India’s military history.
Can a single tribunal resolve water disputes between states?
With growing water scarcity, fights over rivers will only get uglier between states.
Court refuses to restrain media from reporting sexual assault case against R K Pachauri
The court acknowledged the right of the public to know the developments in the case and asserted that any gag order would "trample" that right.
Delhi HC issues notices to government, TERI, RK Pachauri in sexual harassment case
The Delhi High Court issued notices to the Indian government on a petition accusing TERI of "brazenly supporting" director general RK Pachauri.
Delhi High Court issues notices to government, Teri, RK Pachauri on sexual harassment case
The internal complaints committee (ICC) report had been stayed by an industrial tribunal on May 29 on his plea, his counsel had earlier said.
Piyush Goyal lauds CERC's role in power sector; stresses on need to keep power affordable
Lauding CERC's role in the rise of power sector, Union Minister Piyush Goyal today stressed the need for keeping electricity affordable.
Credibility of political pundits is low but voters’ need for punditry high
The reader must reject those columnists (and the papers they write for) that flagrantly violate the basic canons of trust.
India seeks crucial reforms of UN security institutions
Outlining a few principles that must guide security sector reform, he said the most sustainable way for effective reforms is by ensuring national ownership of the process.
Easy monetary policy cause of sickness, not medicine: Raghuram Rajan
Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan today said a very accommodative monetary policy can lead to more problems for an economy rather than help sustain growth.
Government likely to amend Code of Conduct for ministers
Ministers both at Centre and in states, are likely to be asked to uphold political impartiality of civil services & not to direct bureaucrats to act in a certain way.
Output much higher, so why are onions on fire?
In the past 10 years, between 2002-03 and 2012-13, onion production has jumped from about 42 lakh metric tons (LMT) to 163 LMT.
Best companies to work for 2013: What makes a company a great place to work
India's Best Companies to Work for Study - 2013, the largest study in the country, attracted participation from around 550 organisations spanning across 22 industries.
Pakistan prisoner dies in hospital, body flown to Pakistan
Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, who was seriously injured after a scuffle with a fellow inmate in a Jammu jail last week, died today.
Time article on Narendra Modi biased and partial, dismisses Congress
Party termed as "biased, partial" the articles by Time magazine as well as Brookings Institution's on Modi, and claimed that they "highlight wrong facts" about Gujarat.
US think-tanks call Hillary Clinton to help protect Haqqani
A bipartisan group of foreign policy experts have asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to speak with Pakistani leaders and make appropriate public statements.
Alternative dispute resolution methods: Arbitration and mediation
Two of the most common alternative dispute resolution methods are arbitration and mediation. Arbitration is less formal than litigation, while mediation is even less formal than arbitration.
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