SC Orders 30% Women Quota in Punjab-Haryana Bar Council
The Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, aiming to boost gender diversity in legal bodies.
The Supreme Court directs 30% reservation for women in Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections, aiming to boost gender diversity in legal bodies.
Sanquelim Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution to deduct one month's salary from members who skip three consecutive national day celebrations annually.
The Belagavi City Corporation council meeting discussed stray dog management, desilting of Ballari Nala, revenue collection, and e-property registration problems. Mayor Mangesh Pawar emphasized following Supreme Court guidelines.
Former Allahabad HC Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello's non-political movement will hold public meetings in Mapusa & Margao on Jan 14 & 15 to discuss a 10-point charter for Goa. Join the citizens' platform.
Chandigarh's Administrator's Advisory Council, the city's apex advisory body, has not convened for over 11 months. With only one meeting held since its reconstitution, concerns rise over governance delays. Read more.
Hundreds of Sonowal Kachari community members protested in Dibrugarh, demanding immediate elections for their autonomous council, which has been without a democratic mandate for 23 months. Read more about their demands.
The UN Security Council convenes an emergency session following Russia's massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, which killed at least 31 civilians. Deputy PM Andrii Sybiha urges global action.
Uttarakhand High Court directs petitioner to submit evidence against Medical Council chairman within six weeks. Govt must act and report progress. Read the full story.
Supreme Court says lawyers contesting Bar Council polls must uphold higher ethical values. Bench made prima facie observation on a Telangana candidate. Read the full story.
MUNTSA staged a protest at Mizoram University, demanding an inquiry into alleged statutory violations in the Finance Officer recruitment process. Read the full story.
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) will hold its crucial National Council meeting in Mangaluru on January 20-21. The gathering will strategize for upcoming elections and address key national issues. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expresses strong displeasure over local BJP alliances with Congress & AIMIM in civic polls, orders them to be undone. Details inside.
Maharashtra BJP forms post-poll pacts with rivals Congress & AIMIM in civic bodies, defying state leadership. CM Devendra Fadnavis rejects tie-ups, threatens disciplinary action. Details inside.
BJP's core committee discusses strategy for Karnataka Council polls from teachers' & graduates' constituencies. Party looks to retain three seats while debating future of JD(S) alliance. Read the latest political developments.
Visionary entrepreneur Ramesh Kumar Juneja is the new Chairman of India's Council for Leather Exports. He took charge at the 184th Administration Committee meeting in Chennai. Learn about his plans for the sector.
BJP's Karnataka Core Committee meeting on Monday debated continuing the alliance for upcoming teachers' & graduates' Council polls, with leaders pushing to retain three seats. Read the latest political strategy.
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee President Pratibha Singh calls a strategic meeting with newly appointed district presidents on June 28 in Shimla to discuss party strategy and upcoming elections.
Sharjah's new HR law extends probation periods and creates priority job grades for Emiratis. Discover the key changes affecting government employees in the emirate.
On September 1, 1925, Sir Fazl-i-Husain made history as the first Indian Muslim appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council. Explore this pivotal moment in India's colonial governance and its lasting impact. Read the full story.
The AIFF executive committee meets on January 5 to finalise the season's schedule. The final report will be submitted to the sports ministry for Supreme Court consideration. Get the latest updates.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban publicly shames EU allies, accusing them of turning meetings into 'war councils' focused on defeating Russia instead of securing peace. Read the full story.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Dec 31, 2025. A significant diplomatic encounter amid frozen bilateral ties. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia expressed 'disappointment' and warned the UAE over supporting separatists in Yemen. It demands Emirati forces leave within 24 hours. Read the full details.
Saudi Arabia has formally warned the UAE, alleging its involvement with Yemeni separatists. This major rift threatens Gulf unity and the Yemen peace process. Read the full report.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an urgent meeting with top military officials following discussions with US President Donald Trump. The talks focused on the escalating conflict and Russia's strategic response. Read the full analysis.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Florida this Sunday. The crucial meeting aims to push for peace talks and discuss US support. Read the full details.
Elections for the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana scheduled for March 17-18, 2026. State administration directed to ensure smooth, transparent polling. Key details inside.
BJP leader Nitin Nabin held courtesy meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on December 25. Read about the discussions and the inspiration drawn from these constitutional stalwarts.
A tense UN session saw Russia and China accuse the US of aggression and violating international law over its Venezuela policy. Read the full diplomatic clash details.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the DSC board meeting, reviewing key preparations for the inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai this November. Get the latest updates.