New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the Bharatiya Janata Party’s newly appointed 65-member national team at the party headquarters in New Delhi, marking the new office-bearers’ first interaction with him. After the meeting, Modi said organisational gatherings provide an opportunity to exchange “new ideas and perspectives” and strengthen the party’s connect with Read More…
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Sports Ministry Approves 492 Athletes for Asian Games; Athletics Gets 73 Spots
New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Saturday approved a 492-member Indian athletes’ contingent for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with athletics accounting for the largest share with 73 athletes. The approved contingent comprises 265 male and 227 female athletes, reflecting a strong representation across various sporting disciplines. The Asian Games will be held in Read More…
Yellow Alert Issued in Several Kerala Districts on August 23-25
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Kerala on August 23, 24 and 25, forecasting the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. No district in the state has been placed under an alert for today or tomorrow. Districts Under Yellow Alert August 23: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod Read More…
SC Special Lok Adalat Settles Over 400 Cases on First Day
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday settled more than 400 cases on the opening day of a three-day Special Lok Adalat organised under the “Samadhan Samaroh” initiative to encourage the amicable settlement of disputes. More than 600 cases were taken up before 16 Special Lok Adalat benches constituted for the exercise. Each bench comprised Read More…
Government Strengthens MSP Support Through PM AASHA
New Delhi: The government has taken several measures to ensure that farmers, including small and marginal farmers, receive the benefits of the Minimum Support Price (MSP), with the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM AASHA) being a key initiative. Launched in September 2018, PM AASHA aims to provide remunerative prices to farmers while maintaining Read More…
PM Modi Interacts with CEOs, Founders of 20 Space Startups
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on today interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 Indian space startups at Seva Teerth, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s private space sector. The startups are working across areas including rockets, reusable launch vehicles, satellites, advanced propulsion, space intelligence, space debris removal and AI-based weather technology. Modi Read More…
Supreme Court Upholds 3-Year Practice Rule for Judicial Service
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of prior legal practice for candidates seeking entry into the judicial service, while providing a limited transitional relaxation. Candidates applying under notifications issued between May 25, 2025 and March 31, 2027 can appear without prior practice. Those selected will undergo one year of Judicial Academy training Read More…
NTA Says Answer Key Challenge System Is Fair, Rejects ‘Expensive’ Charge
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday night said its answer key challenge system is designed to ensure fairness for all candidates and rejected concerns that the process is expensive. The answer key challenge is an online process through which candidates appearing for examinations such as JEE Main, NEET and UGC-NET can raise Read More…
SC: Revenue Authorities Cannot Review Their Own Orders Without Statutory Power
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has held that revenue authorities cannot review their own concluded quasi-judicial orders unless such a power is specifically conferred on them by law. The ruling came in State of West Bengal v. Jai Hind Pvt. Ltd. (2026), where the court examined whether revenue authorities empowered under Section 57A of the Read More…
Congress Demands Response from Pinarayi Vijayan Over ED Findings Against Daughter
Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress on Wednesday stepped up its attack over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) findings concerning Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, describing the agency’s observations as “extremely serious”. KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the ED’s findings raised questions over alleged unauthorised financial transactions linked to Veena Vijayan and called for Read More…