SC: Affidavit Required for Complaints Against Public Servants
Supreme Court rules that allegations against public servants must be backed by affidavits to prevent misuse of judicial proceedings for settling scores under BNSS Section 175.
Category : Politics
HC: Single Poor APAR Cannot Block Promotion of Officer with Good Record
Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that one below-benchmark grading in APAR cannot overshadow decades of meritorious service for promotion, setting aside adverse remarks for ITBP officer.
Bengaluru Man Poses as ED Official, Dupes Woman
A 32-year-old woman in Bengaluru was cheated by a man posing as an Enforcement Directorate official on a matrimony site. The suspect, Vijayaraj Gowda, contacted her through Vokkaliga Matrimony in September.
Karnataka May Withdraw RTE Amendment Bill
The Karnataka government is considering withdrawing the proposed amendments to the Right to Education Act, which had sparked significant debate over private school regulations and educational equity.
BJP's Viksit Bharat Drive in Patiala, Criticizes Punjab Govt
BJP leaders in Patiala Rural highlighted the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Mission, accusing AAP and Congress of misleading Punjab with unfulfilled promises on employment and health schemes.
Khaira Warns Mann Against SYL Canal Water Sharing Commitment
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira cautions Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann against committing to SYL Canal construction or sharing river waters with Haryana during Supreme Court-supervised negotiations.
Thiruvananthapuram Group Protests Padma Bhushan for Natesan
Save Education Campaign Committee petitions President to reconsider Padma Bhushan for SNDP Yogam's Vellappally Natesan, citing his past criticism of awards and 127 criminal cases.
HP CM Seeks Recognition for Actual 29.5% Forest Cover
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Centre to recognize the state's actual forest and tree cover of 29.5% for central allocations, highlighting a discrepancy with official data.
Amit Shah: Govt Failing Sanatan Dharma Won't Return
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that any government failing to uphold Sanatan Dharma values will never regain power in India, speaking at a Swaminarayan sect event in Gandhinagar.
Nagpur: MCOCA Invoked in BJP Corporator Mob Attack Case
Nagpur police have invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against 15 accused involved in a violent mob attack on BJP corporator Bhushan Shingne. The pre-planned assault occurred amid municipal election tensions.
India-EU Leaders Stress Partnership for Global Stability
President Droupadi Murmu and EU leaders highlight India-EU cooperation in maintaining global stability and shaping a rules-based international order during a banquet in New Delhi.
Goyal Dismisses Trump Unifier Query, Highlights India's Economy
Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed a query about Donald Trump's role as a unifier, emphasizing India's economic growth and policy stability under PM Modi's leadership.
Haryana Revises Revenue Records for Paperless Registration
Haryana government orders special revision of revenue records to facilitate paperless property registration, aiming to streamline processes and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
SC Verdict Ends SYL Canal Talks Need: Haryana Congress Chief
Haryana Congress President declares Supreme Court's SYL canal verdict as definitive, stating no further discussions are required with Punjab on the long-standing water dispute issue.
Hooda: No Point Giving Budget Inputs to BJP Govt in Haryana
Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda claims BJP government ignores public feedback in budget-making, calling consultations meaningless amid state's financial issues.
Sumita Misra Made Full FCR, Rajpal ACS Home in Haryana
Haryana government appoints Sumita Misra as full Financial Commissioner Revenue and Rajpal Sharma as Additional Chief Secretary Home in a significant bureaucratic reshuffle.
Syl Canal Row: Dialogue Continues, Deadlock Persists in Haryana
The Syl canal dispute in Haryana remains unresolved as ongoing talks between farmers and the government fail to break the deadlock, with protests continuing to impact the region.
HC Upholds Arjuna Awardees' Appointment to HCS & HPS
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the appointment of Arjuna Awardees to the Haryana Civil Service and Haryana Police Service, dismissing petitions challenging the special recruitment policy.
Gurugram Still Battling Floods and Jams After 10 Years
A decade after major flooding incidents, Gurugram continues to struggle with severe waterlogging, traffic congestion, and infrastructure delays, highlighting ongoing urban planning challenges in Haryana.
Rohtak Panchayats Told to Clear Pump Rental Dues Post-Floods
Following devastating floods, Rohtak district authorities have issued directives to local panchayats to settle outstanding rental payments for dewatering pumps used in relief operations.
HC Orders 30-Day Compensation for Kumbh Stampede Victim
Allahabad High Court directs authorities to decide compensation claim within 30 days for husband of woman killed in Maha Kumbh stampede, rejecting UP government's plea to await inquiry report.
Nagpur HC Warns Intervenors in Metro Tunnel Case
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court cautioned intervenors opposing an underground Metro tunnel about cost liability for baseless objections. The court continues hearing a suo motu PIL on the project's clearances.
Jaipur RTOs Ordered Year-Round Traffic Challan Enforcement
Rajasthan transport department directs all RTOs to prioritize traffic challan issuance throughout the year, not just during campaigns, to boost revenue and road safety compliance.
Nagpur Teen's Instagram Romance Leads to Birth, Arrest
A 17-year-old Class 10 girl in Nagpur gave birth, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old man she met on Instagram. Police allege he lured her into a love trap, abducted her, and forged her Aadhaar card to conceal her age.
Ahmedabad Bungalow Burglary: ₹2.3 Lakh Gold, Silver Stolen
Burglars targeted a locked bungalow in Ahmedabad's Memnagar, stealing silver articles, gold, and cash worth over ₹2.3 lakh. The theft occurred while the owner was in the US.
Jaipur Rally Seeks Review of Supreme Court Street Dog Order
Animal rights activists and street dog lovers gathered at Albert Hall in Jaipur on Republic Day, calling for a review of the Supreme Court's recent order on street dogs under the 'Republic for All Lives' campaign.
Maharashtra Exempts Stamp Duty on Enemy Property Purchases
The Maharashtra cabinet has cleared a proposal to exempt stamp duty on purchases of Enemy Properties, aiming to boost sales of 428 such assets across the state, including six in Nagpur.
MP Village's 'Khap-Style' Decree on Love Marriages Sparks Outrage
Panchewa village panchayat in Ratlam district issues social and economic boycott decree against families of love marriage couples, sparking protests and police intervention.
Bengaluru Expressway: Pedestrians Risk Lives at Kaniminike Crossing
Residents of Kaniminike village near Bengaluru face daily peril crossing the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway without proper pedestrian infrastructure, with stalled FOB construction worsening safety crisis.
Kerala Police Suspended for On-Duty Drinking
Six police officers from Kazhakkoottam station face suspension after video shows them drinking alcohol in public while on duty. They will undergo behavioral training.
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