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Praveen Vashista Appointed Vigilance Commissioner
Former MHA Special Secretary Praveen Vashista sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission following voluntary retirement. Appointment made under CVC Act, 2003.
CDLU Names Biotechnology Professor as Interim Law Chief
Chaudhary Devi Lal University in Haryana appoints a biotechnology professor as the interim head of its law department, sparking discussions on academic leadership.
IPS Officer Praveen Vashista Joins CVC as Vigilance Commissioner
Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as vigilance commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission, restoring the body to its full three-member strength.
Lavasa Slams Legal Shield for Election Commissioners
Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa questions the extraordinary legal protection granted to serving and former CECs under new law, calling it undemocratic.
Maharashtra SEC Waghmare Under Fire for Poll Issues
Maharashtra State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare faces intense scrutiny amid controversies in municipal elections. Opposition demands suspension over alleged irregularities.
Uddhav Thackeray Slams Maharashtra Civic Polls
Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray alleges major irregularities in municipal corporation elections, demands suspension of State Election Commissioner.
Aggarwal Named NIA Chief, Kapoor to Head ITBP
The government appoints Rakesh Aggarwal as NIA Director General and Shatrujeet Kapoor as ITBP chief. Both IPS officers will serve until their superannuation dates.
Rakesh Aggarwal Appointed as New NIA Chief
The Indian government has appointed senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal as the new chief of the National Investigation Agency, effective immediately.
HCLTech Appoints Sandeep Saxena Chief Growth Officer
HCLTech promotes Sandeep Saxena to Chief Growth Officer, strengthening its strategic focus on the India market. He will report directly to CEO C Vijayakumar from Mumbai.
Ballot Papers May Return for Bengaluru Civic Polls
State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi confirms readiness to hold Bengaluru municipal elections with ballot papers, following Supreme Court directives.
SC Collegium Recommends Justice Sujoy Paul as Calcutta HC Chief Justice
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul for appointment as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Justice Paul, currently serving in Kolkata, brings extensive experience from Madhya Pradesh and Telangana High Courts.
SC Notice to Centre on Lifetime Immunity for CEC, ECs
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government regarding a petition challenging the provision of lifelong immunity from prosecution for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
SC Notice on Plea Against Lifetime Immunity for CEC, ECs
Supreme Court issues notice on PIL challenging law granting lifetime immunity to Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. Court refuses interim stay. Read details.
Mamata Banerjee: AI Errors Causing Hardship in SIR
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges AI-driven digitisation errors are causing public hardship during Special Intensive Revision. She claims the process is flawed and lacks proper documentation. Read the full report.
Justice Sujoy Paul Recommended for Calcutta HC Chief Justice
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. This key judicial move aims to fill a crucial vacancy. Read more about the appointment process and its significance.
SC Issues Notice on Plea Against CEC, ECs Life-Long Immunity
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Election Commission on a plea challenging a law granting life-long immunity to top poll officials. Read the full story.
Supreme Court Questions Lifetime Immunity for CEC, ECs
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over lifetime immunity for Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, seeking responses from the Centre and Election Commission. Read the full story.
Mamata: 77 deaths in Bengal voter roll drive, EC lacks sensitivity
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC, alleges Special Intensive Revision led to 77 deaths, harassment of women. Calls for immediate corrective action. Read the full details.
Revati Mohite Dere Becomes Meghalaya's First Woman CJ
Justice Revati Mohite Dere makes history as the first woman Chief Justice of matrilineal Meghalaya. Read about her oath ceremony and distinguished career.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta Takes Oath as Uttarakhand HC CJ
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) administered the oath in Dehradun. Read about the ceremony and his legal journey.
Mamata Writes to CEC, Calls SIR a Voter Exclusion Tool
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls of harassing common voters over minor errors. She demands immediate corrective action from the Election Commission.
Mamata Banerjee's sharp letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging 'Sir' is used to intimidate and exclude. A major political row erupts ahead of 2026.
Telangana HC sets 4-week deadline for UPSC in DGP appointment row
Telangana High Court orders UPSC to process DGP candidate list within four weeks, rejects plea to suspend acting police chief. Next hearing on February 5. Read the full story.
Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay sworn in at Allahabad HC
Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay, former Additional Govt Advocate, sworn in as Allahabad High Court judge by CJ Arun Bhansali. The court's strength now stands at 110. Read the full story.
Gen Upendra Dwivedi Visits Sri Lanka, Strengthens Defence Ties
India's new Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, embarks on his first overseas visit to Sri Lanka, discussing enhanced defence cooperation and reviewing a Guard of Honour in Colombo.
India's 2024 Lok Sabha Election Schedule Announced
The Election Commission of India has announced the full schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 1. Over 96.8 crore registered voters will decide the fate of 543 seats. Results will be declared on June 4.
Bombay HC hears PIL on BMC poll nomination rejections
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
BMC Chief's 'Inadvertent Misreading' of SEC Order in HC
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Adhikari Writes to CEC, Calls SIR Beacon of Hope in Bengal
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari writes to Chief Election Commissioner, stating West Bengal embraced Systematic Voters' Education as a beacon against TMC's alleged poll malfeasance. Read the full story.
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