Chair Fails Balance Test in Indian Judiciary
An editorial critique highlights the failure of the Supreme Court Collegium's chair to ensure balanced judicial appointments, raising concerns about transparency and institutional integrity.
Category : Politics
NGT Takes Note of Unbarricaded Crater in Delhi
The National Green Tribunal has taken cognisance of an unbarricaded crater in Delhi, directing authorities to submit an action report. The issue raises concerns about public safety and environmental hazards in the city.
Bangladesh Election: BNP Leads, Jamaat to Be Opposition
In Bangladesh's parliamentary election, Tarique Rahman's BNP has taken an early lead, while Jamaat-e-Islami is poised to play a key opposition role, shaping the nation's political future.
Powercom's 50-Acre Patiala Land Transferred to PUDA
The Punjab government has approved the transfer of a 50-acre land parcel from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (Powercom) to the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) in Patiala. This strategic move aims to facilitate urban development and optim
Tehsildar Suspended for Illegal LDH Property Registrations
A tehsildar in Fatehgarh Sahib has been suspended for illegally registering properties of LDH company, sparking a departmental inquiry into the matter.
DDA Re-acquires 123 Land Parcels in Delhi After Court Order
The Delhi Development Authority initiates re-acquisition of 123 land parcels across south Delhi villages, complying with Supreme Court directions under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Act to prevent fraudulent transactions.
Bengaluru Police File Chargesheet in Rs 7.1 Crore ATM Heist
Siddapura police have submitted a detailed 1,328-page chargesheet against nine accused, including a suspended constable, for the Rs 7.1 crore ATM cash van robbery on Dairy Circle flyover in November last year.
Bengaluru Pink Line Metro Launch Faces Civic Infrastructure Woes
As Bengaluru's Pink Line Metro prepares for launch, a ground report reveals potholes, broken footpaths, and poor last-mile connectivity along Bannerghatta Road, raising concerns about seamless mobility.
Kejriwal Withdraws Petition Against ED Summons in Delhi HC
Delhi High Court allows Arvind Kejriwal to withdraw his petition challenging ED summons in an excise policy-linked money laundering case, following his acquittal for non-appearance.
Bengaluru Power Cut: Saturday Maintenance in Key Areas
Scheduled power outages in Bengaluru on Saturday due to maintenance work. Affected areas include Jalahalli, Domlur, Mysuru Road, and Nrupathunga Road with timings from 10am to 5pm.
Himachal Cabinet: OPS, Welfare Schemes Continue Despite Grant Cut
The Himachal Pradesh cabinet clarified that the Old Pension Scheme and key welfare programs will continue despite the central government discontinuing revenue deficit grants. The cabinet approved new policies, healthcare upgrades, and maternity leave exte
Raninder Singh Skips ED Summons in FEMA Probe
Raninder Singh, son of former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, did not appear before the ED in a FEMA probe into alleged foreign assets. Amarinder was also summoned but is unlikely to attend due to surgery.
BJP MP Kashyap Flags Delay in Himachal's Key Four-Lane Road Project
Former BJP state president and Shimla MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap raised concerns in Lok Sabha about delays in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh four-lane road, citing impacts on industry, employment, and public safety in Himachal Pradesh.
Punjab CM's Lok Milni in Jalandhar Resolves Public Issues
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann conducted a Lok Milni at his Jalandhar residence, listening to residents' grievances and ensuring immediate redressal through on-the-spot directives to officials.
Acid Attack Survivor Wins Rs 8 Lakh After 15-Year Fight
Saleema, an acid attack survivor, secured Rs 5 lakh compensation plus Rs 3 lakh interim relief after 15 years. The attack in 2010 burned 25% of her body, costing over Rs 10 lakh in treatment.
SC's Inconsistent Rulings Risk Judicial Finality
The Supreme Court's recent rulings revising earlier positions have applied inconsistent standards, potentially diluting judicial finality and creating jurisprudential confusion in India's legal system.
Ludhiana MC Bond Plan Stalls, Pune Model Eyed for Funds
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation's plan to issue bonds for public investment has resumed after eight years but faces delays due to lack of expertise. Officials cite need for credit rating and technical skills, while looking to Pune's successful bond issuanc
AAP MLA Alleges Haryana CM Offered BJP Ticket for 2027 Polls
AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj claims Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini offered her a BJP ticket for the 2027 Punjab elections, which she refused, reaffirming her loyalty to AAP.
Congress Leader Slams Indo-US Trade Deal as Anti-Farmer
Senior Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira criticizes the proposed Indo-US trade deal, warning it poses a serious threat to Punjab's agricultural economy and Indian farmers' livelihoods.
Laser Attacks on Delhi Airport Aircraft Increase, Safety Risk
Delhi's IGI Airport faces a surge in laser beam incidents targeting aircraft, with pilots reporting blinding effects during critical flight phases. Authorities struggle to curb this global menace.
PSPCL Approves Land Transfer to PUDA Amid Protests in Patiala
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited board has approved transferring 50 acres of prime land in Badungar village to PUDA, despite fierce opposition from engineers and staff who call it 'selling family silver'.
Australian Arrested in Kochi for Job Scam, Luxury Flat Raid
Kochi police arrested Australian citizen Zakiyullah Parker for defrauding a UAE-based woman of Rs 5.8 lakh with fake job promises. Separately, a gang was busted for gift voucher scams targeting elderly victims.
World Bank Reviews Ludhiana Canal Water Project Progress
A high-level World Bank delegation visited Ludhiana to assess the canal-based water supply project funded by the World Bank and AIIB, noting 22% progress in 11 months and satisfaction with environmental compliance.
Buddha Dariya Green Belt in Ludhiana Left to Decay
The once-promising green belt along Buddha Dariya in Kundanpuri, Ludhiana, has deteriorated into an overgrown, desolate area. Despite initial development, lack of maintenance and unresolved pollution issues have rendered it unusable, drawing criticism fro
Bombay HC Dismisses Petition on IPS Cadre Rules in Goa
The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition seeking enforcement of AGMUT cadre rules for IPS appointments in Goa, ruling it as a service matter outside PIL jurisdiction.
Cabinet to Approve Rs 40,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects
The Union Cabinet is expected to approve over half a dozen infrastructure projects worth over Rs 40,000 crore, including a major road-cum-rail tunnel through the Brahmaputra river in Assam, at its meeting on Friday.
Kushavati District Committee Reviews Forest Rights Act Claims
The newly formed Kushavati district committee held its inaugural meeting to assess 37 Forest Rights Act claims from Sanguem taluka villages, facing challenges with gram sabha quorum and documentation.
Goa CM Opens Valpoi Fire Station with Gym, Training Facilities
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated a modern fire station in Valpoi, Goa, featuring advanced infrastructure, recreational facilities, and a multipurpose training hall to enhance firefighter fitness and skills.
Mother-in-Law & Daughter-in-Law Lead Panchayat in Mapusa
In a unique political development, Sangeeta Naik was elected unopposed as deputy sarpanch of Agarwada-Chopdem panchayat, joining her daughter-in-law Shilpa, the sarpanch, creating a family leadership duo.
UK NATO Envoy's Romance with Intern Sparks Diplomatic Row
Britain's ambassador to NATO, Angus Lapsley, faces criticism after bringing his Italian girlfriend, an intern, into his official Brussels residence, raising concerns among senior officials.
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