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'Oppn always has to be ready for elections in Parliamentary democracy': Chidambaram amidst Lalu's prediction of NDA fall
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram has emphasized the importance of opposition parties being prepared for elections in a parliamentary democracy. This comes after Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Yadav suggested that the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government could fall by August, leading to elections at any time.
CUET-UG result: Delay may push DU first year semester start to August 16, says Vice Chancellor
The commencement of the first-year semester at Delhi University may be delayed to August 16 due to pending CUET-UG results, impacting the academic calendar. VC Yogesh Singh stated the delay won't affect other semesters starting on August 1. The NTA, dealing with NEET-UG and UGC-NET issues, hasn't communicated a CUET-UG result date. This delay affects admissions to 46 Central universities, including DU and JNU.
Imran Khan's party to emerge as largest party in Pak Parliament after SC ruling on reserved seats: Report
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has secured a significant legal victory as the Supreme Court ruled in favor of its eligibility for reserved seats in Pakistan's Parliament. The 13-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, overturned the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision, declaring it unconstitutional. As a result, PTI's seats in the National Assembly are expected to rise from 86 to 109, positioning it as the largest party. This ruling reshapes the political landscape, potentially altering the dynamics in Parliament despite maintaining the current ruling coalition's majority.
SC summons chief secretaries, finance secretaries of defaulting states for non-compliance of pay panel's report
According to the details which emerged during the hearing, the court found that Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Meghalaya, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, Odisha, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim and Tripura were non-compliant states and UTs.
Bengal flogging video: National Commission for Women seeks report from DGP within three days
Claiming it as an old video, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate said “it has taken note of the old video which is now in circulation on social media involving assault on a girl”. Police said a suo motu criminal case has been started.
Delhi Police writes to X, seeks details of TMC MP Mahua Moitra's 'deleted' remark on NCW chief Rekha Sharma
Delhi Police have sought details from social media company X regarding TMC MP Mahua Moitra's now-deleted comment deemed derogatory towards NCW chief Rekha Sharma. Moitra was booked under Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for insulting a woman's modesty. The investigation is ongoing, with Moitra potentially being called in for questioning.
Naidu concludes his Delhi visit; emphasises on Centre's support to develop Andhra
AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu met PM Narendra Modi to seek support for post-bifurcation challenges, emphasizing a seven-point agenda and Amaravati projects. Naidu aims to attract investors, manage the opposition YSR Congress, and link Krishna-Godavari rivers. He prioritizes a business-friendly environment and will present Andhra's opportunities at the World Economic Forum.
Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
Pune Porsche accident: Why Bombay HC released the accused minor who killed two techies?
The Bombay High Court has released the juvenile accused in the Pune Porsche crash into his aunt's custody, continuing his psychological sessions. The 17-year-old's drive on May 19 killed two engineers, causing national outrage. Despite bail, his parents and grandfather were arrested for an attempted cover-up. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde promised strict actions and support for the victims' families.
Pune Porsche Case: Bombay HC orders release of minor from observation home
The appeal involves the juvenile's detention in an observation home, lenient bail conditions, tampering with blood samples, and the involvement of bar establishments under the JJ Act.
Unfortunate that acts glorifying terrorism allowed in Canada routinely: Indian High Commission
India has strongly condemned the frequent glorification of terrorism in Canada, particularly on the anniversary of the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing, which killed 329 people. The Indian High Commission emphasised the need for all peace-loving nations to denounce such acts and called for action against those promoting violence. India urged for collective international efforts to combat terrorism, stating that terrorism recognizes no borders, nationality, or race.
George Kurian rewarded with ministerial berth for loyalty to BJP since party formation in 1980
Kerala BJP General Secretary George Kurian, a loyal party worker since the 1970s, rewarded with a ministerial berth in the third Narendra Modi government for his dedication to the saffron party movement.
23 arrested for human trafficking: NHRC
The NHRC observed that given the registration of cases involving the selling of girls in some communities in the recent past, it appears that the practice is still continuing unabated.
Sri Lanka's presidential election first, parliamentary polls later: President Wickremesinghe
President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirms the scheduling of the presidential election before the parliamentary election, in line with the Elections Commission's timeline and amid pressure from the ruling SLPP party.
Jailed radical preacher Amritpal Singh gets ' mike' as poll symbol
Amritpal, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act.
More than 350 people become Indian nationals under CAA
Over 350 individuals were granted Indian citizenship through CAA, 2019, with Amit Shah acknowledging 25,000+ applications. The process involved the Election Commission of India (ECI) and district-level committees (DLC) chaired by senior superintendents.
LS polls: Srinagar records voter turnout at 36.58 pc, highest since 1996
The Srinagar constituency recorded 36.58 per cent voting till 8 pm, the Election Commission of India said. This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.
Advocates cannot be held liable under Consumer Protection Act: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that advocates cannot be held liable for deficient services under the Consumer Protection Act 1986. It stated that the legal profession is unique and specialized, with advocates required to respect client autonomy and not make concessions without instructions, thus excluding them from the Act's definition of services. This came in a response to a plea challenging a 2007 National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) verdict.
Jindal Poly Films questions the maintainability of class action suit
Jindal Poly Films Ltd challenges the validity of a class action suit initiated by minority shareholders before the National Company Law Tribunal, arguing it falls outside the scope of Section 245 of the Companies Act, 2013. The suit alleges losses from discounted share sales and loan write-offs, seeking Rs 2,268 crore damages.
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