‘Too deferential to govt’: Former SC judge questions ex-CJI Chandrachud’s approach to appointments
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has questioned former CJI D Y Chandrachud’s approach to judicial appointments, alleging that he was “too deferential to the government.” In his forthcoming memoir, Kaul recounts a Collegium meeting…
‘Don’t encourage Jinnah worship’: Keralam BJP chief targets CM Satheesan amid Fort Kochi video row
Keralam BJP president Rajeev Chandrashekhar on Sunday said chief minister VD Satheesan should refrain from encouraging “Jinnah worship”, accusing him of indulging in “selective secularism.” His remarks came after a YouTuber was booked for allegedly…
Indian American physician Navin Shah commits ,000 to infectious disease program in Pune
Indian American physician and philanthropist Dr. Navin C. Shah has committed $525,000 to establish an infectious disease program at his alma mater, BJ Government Medical College in Pune, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. The five-year…
‘Don’t film missiles’: India advises its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Houthi strikes
India on Sunday advised its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local rules and refrain from filming or sharing information about missile and drone interceptions, amid ongoing attacks linked to Yemen’s Houthis. The Indian embassy said filming, publishing…
ECINET row: Congress questions EC after poll body refuses to share details of ‘controversial’ software
The Congress on Sunday intensified its criticism of the Election Commission, alleging that the poll body’s repeated refusal to disclose details of the ECINET software was aimed at concealing what the party described as “centralised manipulation” in the…
‘Sri Lanka, Bangladesh happen when protests are not allowed’: Sonam Wangchuk on anti-SIR stir crackdown
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday described protests as a “great mechanism” for governments to improve their performance, citing the unrest in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as examples of what could happen when demonstrations are not allowed.…
EC declares UP MLC poll at three Agra stations ‘void’, orders repoll on October 26
The Election Commission on Saturday declared the poll taken on Friday at three polling stations of Agra division’s teachers constituency for UP legislative council election, as “void” and ordered a fresh repoll there on Oct 26. This…
NMC weighs five-year rotation of HoDs after stakeholder feedback
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is considering a revised proposal to rotate heads of departments (HoDs) in medical colleges every five years, instead of the three-year tenure proposed earlier, following feedback from stakeholders. Under the revised…
RML’s 666-bed super speciality block gets fire safety clearance, set to boost critical care
The long-awaited 666-bed super speciality block at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital has secured fire safety clearance, bringing the Rs 482-crore facility a step closer to becoming operational. The 11-storey block will add 666 beds to the…
CBI files FIR against IL&FS Energy, top execs in Rs 212cr Canara Bank loan fraud case
CBI has registered an FIR against a Mumbai-based firm and its top executives for allegedly cheating Canara Bank of Rs 212 crore. CBI has named M/s IL&FS Energy Development Company Ltd, its MD and directors. The company allegedly diverted and…