Siang mega dam: Khandu seeks cooperation for report, says project won’t be imposed NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu has assured residents that the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) will not be imposed on them, saying the government is currently seeking cooperation only to complete its Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR).Speaking to reporters, Khandu…
Karnataka Congress sacks Kripa Alva NEW DELHI: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Saturday expelled former party general secretary Kripa Alva for six years over her alleged involvement in a sting operation targeting Congress leaders in the state. The expulsion takes immediate effect, according to an order issued by KPCC vice-president M Narayanaswamy.The order…
PM Modi commemorates Sardar Patel’s 151st birth anniversary at Statue of Unity NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of the former deputy prime minister’s 151st birth anniversary. The day is observed across the country…
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The National Medical Commission is seeking applications for standing counsels aimed at bolstering its legal expertise. New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has invited applications from advocates to empanel 17 standing counsels to represent it before the Supreme Court, High Courts and their benches across the country, with preference for lawyers experienced in medical…
PM Modi hails ISRO after successful GSLV-F18 launch carrying NVS-03 navigation satellite NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists and engineers following the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 mission carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite, saying the mission would strengthen India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, NavIC.In a post…
Census 2027 population enumeration to span up to 50 days, with 40 questions including caste, Aadhaar and voter ID details NEW DELHI: The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 will last longer than in past census exercises, with its duration spanning nearly one-and-a-half months from Jan 10 to Feb 28, including the 15-day self-enumeration window,…
Cabinet secretary asks ministries to identify cases for withdrawal after decriminalisation of offences, as Centre moves to reduce over 3.5 lakh pending litigations NEW DELHI: Cabinet secretary T V Somanathan has directed secretaries of ministries and departments to identify cases that can be withdrawn following decriminalisation of several offences under Jan Vishwas Act and removal…
Supreme Court warns against misuse of rape laws after consensual relationships turn sour, saying breakups cannot retrospectively criminalise consensual sex NEW DELHI: Society and courts must discourage weaponisation of criminal law against men in the aftermath of an emotional discord and breakup of a consenting romantic relationship, Supreme Court said Friday, expressing concern over the…
Centre open to amending DPDP Act rules or the law itself to address media concerns over its impact on press freedom, days after Supreme Court agreed to hear challenge NEW DELHI: Centre Friday said it is open to changing the rules of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and, if necessary, the law itself to…
