New Delhi: In a far-reaching judgment on Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate (PG) medical courses are impermissible and declared them unconstitutional for violating Article 14 of the Constitution. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and SVN Bhatti said that state quota seats must be filled based on…
Bhubaneswar: Days after the shocking incident of dacoity from former Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Niranjan Patnaik’s house, looters have dared again to break into his another house of his at Nayapalli in Bhubaneswar. However, the looter was nabbed while attempting to carry out the burglary. The Nayapalli police have arrested the burglar. According to…
New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday allowed the appeal moved by Delhi CM Atishi Marlena against a summon issued to her in a Defamation case. “The summoning order passed by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate is set aside, Special Judge Vishal Gogne ordered on Tuesday. The court further said that the Allegations levelled by…
Tirumala: Ahead of the GSLV-F15/ NVS-02 rocket launch scheduled for Wednesday, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan, along with a team of scientists, visited Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala. They placed a model of the rocket at the deity’s feet and performed special prayers for the mission’s success.Speaking to ANI, Dr. Narayanan expressed gratitude for the…
Prayagraj: As many as 10 to 12 crore people are expected in Mahakumbh on January 29 for Mauni Amawasya, said reports on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma today inspected bathing ghats at Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, ahead of Mauni Amawasya tomorrow. The Minister said,” We are expecting 10-12 crore people in Prayagraj tomorrow. We have…
Bijapur: In a major achievement post independence, a village in Chhattisgarh has received electricity for the first time ever, said reports on Monday. The Chilkapalli village in Bijapur is a former Naxal-prone area.According to reports, the village got electricity for the first time after Independence, under Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s ‘Niyad Nellanar’ scheme. Bijapur…
New Delhi: As India marked its 76th Republic Day with celebrations, embassies from across the world extended their warm wishes, emphasising the significance of India’s democratic journey and its role in global partnerships.Notable messages poured in from the United States, France, Brazil, South Africa, the UAE, Nepal, Russia, China, and several other nations, underscoring the…
New Delhi: Among the contingents marching down the Kartavya Path on 76th Republic Day celebrations a 148-member all-women marching contingent of Central Reserve Police Force, led by Assistant Commandant Aishwarya Joy M showcased the spirit of ‘Nari Shakti’. CRPF Mahila Contingent is made up of Women drawn from units deployed in various parts of the country…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu approved Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous, on the eve of 76th Republic Day.Additionally, the President also approved 58 Mentioned-in-Despatches to the Armed Forces personnel, including four posthumous medals.The gallantry awards include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous; 14 Shaurya Chakras, including…
Chandigarh: An associate of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang has been arrested in connection with the firing incident in Dera Bassi in Punjab, police said on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Mehfuj, alias Vishal Khan, a resident of Dera Bassi. Police teams have also recovered one .32 calibre pistol along with five…
