In an unfortunate incident near Howrah’s Nalpur station in West Bengal, three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Express train derailed on Saturday. According to initial reports, the derailment took place early in the morning, leading to disruptions in train services on the route. Railway officials quickly reached the site to assess the situation and began efforts Read More…
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Supreme Court directs to act on a 12-year-old mercy petition
By our legal correspondent New delhi: The Supreme Court here recently asked the Centre to take a decision either way on mercy plea of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana or it will decide his plea seeking commutation of sentence. He was convicted in the assassination case of the former Punjab Chief Minister, Beant Singh Read More…
Prime Minister Modi Hails Mahaparv Chhath as a Festival of Unity and Renewed Energy
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Mahaparv Chhath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to the nation, celebrating the festival’s role in filling citizens with renewed energy and enthusiasm. He highlighted Chhath Puja as a time when the spirit of unity and devotion flourishes, bringing families and communities together to honor nature. Chhath Read More…
PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme Approved: Collateral-Free Loans for Higher Education Students
In a significant move to empower students, the Union Cabinet has approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, offering collateral-free, guarantor-free loans to those admitted to top-tier higher education institutions, both government and private. This initiative will provide students with the financial support they need to pursue their educational goals without the burden of securing loans with collateral Read More…
Prime Minister Hails One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme as a Tribute to Veterans’ Bravery and Sacrifice
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme as a heartfelt tribute to the courage and sacrifices of India’s military veterans and ex-service personnel. Addressing an event, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to the welfare of the armed forces, emphasizing that the OROP scheme ensures fair and Read More…
Supreme Court Ruling: Government Job Eligibility Criteria Cannot Be Changed During Recruitment Process
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has firmly stated that the eligibility criteria for government job recruitments cannot be altered once the recruitment process is underway. This ruling highlights the importance of maintaining consistency in recruitment policies, ensuring fairness for all candidates who applied based on the original eligibility requirements. The verdict has far-reaching Read More…
“Prime Minister Modi Extends Congratulations to Donald Trump on U.S. Presidential Win”
Following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations, highlighting the strength of U.S.-India relations. Modi expressed his eagerness to continue working with the U.S. under Trump’s leadership, emphasizing the shared values and goals that align both nations. Modi’s message underlined the importance of ongoing collaboration in Read More…
Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia dissent CJI’s observation on V R Krishna Iyer
By Our Legal Correspondent New Delhi: Two Supreme Court judges on the nine-member Bench headed by Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, which held that not all private property is material resources of the community , quoted a “harsh” observation made by the Chief Justice about V R Krishna Iyer in a “proposed judgment”. Read More…
“India’s Air Quality Crisis: Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in October 2024”
India’s air pollution crisis reached critical levels this October, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exposing dangerously high pollution in major cities. Delhi leads as the most polluted, with an AQI of 310 due to vehicle emissions, construction dust, and seasonal stubble burning. Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh (AQI: 300) and Bhiwani, Haryana (AQI: 289) also struggle Read More…
State has no right to acquire all property to serve “common good”: SC
By our legal Correspondent New Delhi: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority judgment held on Nov 05 that not every resource owned by private players can be considered a “material resource of the community” to be used by the government to serve the “common good”. The decision dismissed such a Read More…









