PARLIAMENT MONSOON SESSION TO DISCUSS SIMULTANEOUS ELECTIONS
NEW DELHI: The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2024 and referred to a joint parliamentary committee are slated to be discussed in the monsoon session of parliament starting on July 21. The Statement of Objects and Reasons to the Bills […]
MODI CALLS IT 11 YEARS OF SEVA
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the remarkable transformation India has undergone over the past eleven years under his Government, describing it as 11 years of Seva to the people. He emphasized that a clear focus on good governance and transformation, backed by the collective participation of 140 crore Indians, has led […]
4-POINT ADVISORY ON DEFENCE COVERAGE
NEW DELHI: The government has issued a 4-point advisory to the media channels to guard against sensational news connected with defence and national security. The advisory bars the media to contact any military personnel or his family or going to their residence without authoritative permission as the situation is sensitive. It also bars the […]
SC NOTICE ON CHALLENGE TO 1995 WAQF ACT
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government and all state governments on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih tagged the fresh […]
3 YEARS LEGAL PRACTICE MUST FOR JUDICIAL SERVICE
From Our Bureau NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that candidates must have at least three years of legal practice before applying for judicial service, effectively barring fresh law graduates from sitting the examination for entry-level posts. The judgement is expected to significantly impact those preparing for a career in the judiciary. A […]
UK WORKING WITH US FOR INDIA-PAK PEACE, GOVT CLAIMS NO FOREIGN HAND IN TALKS
From Our Bureau NEW DELHI: 18 May2025, In yet another confirmation of US President Donald Trump’s ceasefire claim, British foreign minister David Lammy has said that the UK is working with the US to ensure “an enduring ceasefire”, “dialogue” and “confidence-building measures” between India and Pakistan, and urged “all sides” to meet their obligations under […]
“VAISHALI MAHOTSAV” Restoring Legacy : A Call for Historical and Educational Enhancement
By Gyan Bhadra Vaishali Mahotsav—A 3-day festival beginning from 10th April—which was organised and celebrated in Vaishali in Bihar on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir was thronged by politicians of all hues this year. The District Magistrate came to the inaugural venue ; lighted the lamp along with ministers and […]
NCP MERGER TALKS FACE ROADBLOCK
From Our Bureau NEW DELHI: The proposed merger between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra — one led by veteran leader Sharad Pawar and the other by his nephew and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar — is facing significant challenges as deep-rooted tensions resurface. Despite backchannel negotiations between the Pawar’s, […]
CONG PRESIDENT SEEKS ALL-PARTY MEETING ON CASTE CENSUS
NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the government to have a dialogue with all political parties on caste-census, even as he urged the Modi Government to follow the Telangana model of caste survey for the national census. He also asked the PM not to “conceal anything” in […]
SC gives three more weeks to Centre, ECI to respond to the challenge to the poll rules amendmen
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has given another three weeks to the Centre and the Election Commission of India to respond to pleas challenging amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961, that restrict people’s right to access election-related records. The amendment prevents public inspection of electronic documents, including CCTV footage, webcasting recordings, and […]
