New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Chairman of Coal India Limited to create a supernumerary post for a woman who was denied employment despite qualifying for an interview in 2016, solely due to her multiple disabilities. A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K.V. Viswanathan passed the order…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which requires prior government approval before starting an investigation against a public servant for decisions taken in official duty. A two-judge Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday condemned the Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s attempt to block the film ‘Jana Nayagan’, calling it an attack on Tamil culture. In a post on X, Gandhi said, “The I&B Ministry’s attempt to block ‘Jana Nayagan’ is an attack on Tamil culture. Mr Modi, you…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) In a 48-hour operation targeting gangsters and organised criminals, the Delhi Police apprehended hundreds of criminals linked to multiple crime networks across the national capital. The two-day “Operation Gang Bust” was carried out across various districts of Delhi, aimed at dismantling active criminal networks and gangs involved in multiple illegal…
Imphal, Jan 13 (UNI) Two militants were arrested in separate operations by security forces across Manipur, and a cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered, police said Tuesday. In Imphal West district, security forces recovered arms and ammunition from Langol Reserve Forest Hill near the roadside leading to the Lamdeng Water Supply area under…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) In view of the heavy rush of pilgrims during the Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala, the Railways have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable travel. As part of these measures, additional Makaravilakku Special Express trains have been announced to clear the extra passenger load. Train No. 06065 Kollam –…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) Six scholarly books published by the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) were released as part of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival (KLAIBF) 2026 at the Legislative Assembly Complex. The book “Institutions, Individuals, and Practices: Anthropological Essays,” a collection of selected essays by eminent anthropologist Dr. A. Ayyappan, edited…
Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Monday said that the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is adopting a Smart Irrigation System to promote water conservation and improve green infrastructure across the NDMC area. Under the initiative, modern, automated and mechanised irrigation systems will be implemented in parks,…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised that the reclaimed land along the Mumbai Coastal Road (South), including areas proposed to be developed through corporate social responsibility initiatives, must ordinarily remain open and accessible to the public. With this observation, a Bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar…
By Ramesh Bhan New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The threat of imposing a 500 per cent Tariff on India by the US, aimed at paralysing the growing Indian economy, can spur the Swadeshi and Atmnirbhar (self reliant) Bharat campaigns and, in an inter-dependent world, have a retaliatory impact on the US market as well. The…
