SC raps Centre, states over pollution, adjourns hearing to Nov 24; Now, Kangana mocks Mahatma’s ahimsa mantra; more

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Centre notifies transfer of Justice Bhandari from Allahabad to Madras HC

The Centre on Tuesday notified the transfer of Justice M N Bhandari from Allahabad High Court to Madras High Court. “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (I) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Shri Justice Munishwar Nath…Continue Reading

CBI autonomous, Centre has nothing to do with post-poll cases in Bengal: Govt to SC

THE CENTRE told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it has nothing to do with the registration and investigation of cases by the CBI, saying that the agency is autonomous and derives its powers from The Delhi Special Police Establishments Act, 1946 (DSPE Act). The court was hearing a case filed by the West Bengal…Continue Reading

Centre reduced excise duty on petrol, diesel out of fear of upcoming elections: Priyanka Gandhi

NEW DELHI: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday hit out at the Centre saying the decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel was taken “out of fear” of the upcoming Assembly elections. “This is a decision out of fear, not from the heart. The vasooli government will get an answer for…Continue Reading

Centre launches initiative for women associated with SHGs to earn Rs 1 lakh per year

The Centre has launched an initiative to enable women associated with self help groups (SHGs) to earn Rs 1 lakh per annum (File photo)NEW DELHI: The Centre has launched an initiative to enable women associated with self help groups (SHGs) to earn Rs 1 lakh per annum, the rural development ministry said on Saturday. With…Continue Reading

Centre Justifies In SC Limit Of Rs 8 Lakh Annual Income Fixed For Determining EWS Category For Reservation In NEET

The Centre Tuesday justified before the Supreme Court its decision to set the limit of Rs 8 lakh annual income fixed for determining the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category for reservation in NEET admissions for medical courses.In an affidavit filed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment before the apex court, it said the…Continue Reading

EWS-OBC quota: SC tells Centre to put on hold NEET-PG counselling, Centre agrees

The Centre assured the Supreme Court on Monday that the counselling process of NEET-PG will not commence till the top court decides the challenge to 27 per cent reservation for OBC and 10 per cent for EWS category in PG All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS and MD/MS/MDS) from the current academic session. A bench of…Continue Reading

Centre writes to states again to ensure reduction in edible oil prices

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) will be meeting all states and Union Territories on Monday through video conferencing to review the action taken on the stock limit order on edible oil prices. In a letter written to all states by Secretary DFPD, Sudhanshu Pandey, the Department has outlined initiatives taken by the…Continue Reading

JK: Centre, Bihar Govt announce compensation for kin of victims killed in terror attacks

Amid the recent killings of civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, the central government along with the Bihar government has decided to compensate the dependents of each victim. As informed by former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi on Monday, the dependents of the victims will be provided with a compensation of Rs 14 lakh by…Continue Reading