SC declines to reveal shortlisted CIC candidates, says disclosure may stall appointment process

New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court has again refused to direct the union government to publicly disclose the names of candidates shortlisted for appointment to the Central Information Commission (CIC), cautioning that such disclosure at this stage may prove counter-productive and delay the process further. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice…

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Australia joins global effort to combat visa scams during ‘International Fraud Awareness Week’

New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Australian High Commission in India has joined international partners in raising awareness about visa scams and fraudulent migration practices as part of International Fraud Awareness Week which is being held from November 16-22. Visa fraud has become a growing global concern, with criminals deceiving individuals through fake visa documents,…

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Bomb scare triggers evacuation at Patiala House and Saket courts in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Patiala House and Saket district courts in the national Capital were evacuated on Tuesday morning following a bomb scare, prompting swift action by security agencies. Bomb disposal squads were immediately deployed inside both court complexes as authorities worked to secure the premises. Witnesses reported heightened police presence and emergency…

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Post-Bihar Debacle: Congress alleges ‘Vote Chori’ as it audits electoral rolls in 12 states

New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) Smarting from a crushing defeat in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress party on Tuesday escalated its offensive against the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the poll body of colluding with the ruling party to institutionalize “vote theft.” The party launched a high-level review of the ongoing Special…

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SC seeks Centre, ED, CBI, Ambani’s response on PIL alleging RCom bank fraud

New Delhi, Nov 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court today sought responses from the Central government, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and businessman Anil Ambani on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a court-monitored investigation into an alleged large-scale banking fraud involving Reliance Communications (RCOM), its group entities, and Ambani. The…

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Security forces conduct anti-narcotics ops in Manipur, multiple arrests made

Imphal, Nov 18 (UNI) Security Forces carried out coordinated operations across Imphal West, Imphal East, and Tengnoupal districts, resulting in multiple arrests and the destruction of large-scale illegal poppy cultivation. According to police, Security Forces arrested two individuals from the Mayanglangjing area under the Lamsang Police Station in Imphal West district on separate occasions on…

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