Supreme Court of India. , Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday filed an original suit in the Supreme Court to declare that National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) as the sole gateway for admission to medical courses is violative of the basic structure of the Constitution. Violation of fundamental right to equality and anathema to the principles of federalism.
CBI summons Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia for questioning today in the Delhi Excise Policy matter.
Air India’s jumbo orders pinch the pilot
Amidst all the jubilation over the Air India Group’s historic order of 470 aircraft, the big question on everyone’s mind within the airline and the larger industry is, “Where will the 7,000-8,000 pilots required to fly these planes come from?” India’s airlines have been plagued by delays and cancellations and flight crew shortages are already taking their toll with pilots complaining of rising levels of fatigue, a less-than-reassuring trend in an industry where the margin for safety is negligible.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the need for vigilance against “radical activities” targeting the Indian community in Australia in the wake of vandalism of Hindu temples in the country by Khalistani supporters. His comments came during a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong, during which they exchanged views on a range of issues.
A Rajasthan court has sent an accused in the case of alleged abduction and murder of two people by cow vigilantes to police remand for five days, while Haryana authorities have decided to cancel the arms license of Bajrang Dal member Monu Manesar. who was one of the four thieves. arrest in the matter.
Shiv Pratap Shukla sworn in as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh
Shiv Pratap Shukla was on Saturday sworn in as the 29th Governor of Himachal Pradesh at a ceremony in the state capital Shimla. Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Sabina administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Shukla.
Amit Shah calls for introspection in cooperative sector, assures Centre’s support
Union Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the cooperative sector in the country needs to introspect to improve the systems and the Center will get full support for this exercise. He also pointed to the decline in the number of cooperative sugar mills and increase in the number of private sugar mills in Maharashtra.
Want to implement old pension scheme even though party has expelled me: Senior MP BJP leader
Defying the BJP’s official line on the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), former Madhya Pradesh minister and senior BJP leader Gaurishankar Bisen has demanded implementation of the OPS, even if it means expelling him from the party. The statement comes at a time when the state has already entered campaign mode and the Congress has promised implementation of OPS in some other states ruled by it. It is widely understood that the BJP is not in favor of its implementation.
Cheetah relocation to India as a result of changed eco laws in South Africa under Mandela
The translocation of 12 cheetahs from South Africa to India was made possible on Saturday thanks to eco laws changed after Nelson Mandela was elected president. Earlier, India severed all ties with South Africa, which had led the international fight against apartheid for nearly four decades.
Top US, Chinese diplomats meet amid tensions over balloons
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday in the first high-level contact between the two countries since the US shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon two weeks ago. The two officials held the talks in Munich, where they were attending an international security conference. Mr Blinken canceled a trip to Beijing earlier this month because of the balloon incident.
Carter Center: Former President Jimmy Carter in Hospice Care
The Carter Center, a charity created by former President Jimmy Carter, 98, said he has entered home hospice care. Mr. Carter, a Democrat, became the 39th US president when he succeeded former President Gerald R. Ford defeated. He served a single term and was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan in 1980.
Women’s T20 World Cup | India lost to England by 11 runs, had to face the first defeat
Medium pacer Renuka Singh’s fifty and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant half-century went in vain as India fell to England by 11 runs to suffer their first defeat in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.