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Can't Deny Child-Care Leaves To Mother Of Disabled Child: Supreme Court

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:43:49 S O Correspondent

Brinda Karat Questions "Credibility" Of Poll Body Over PM Modi's Speech

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:42:10 S O Correspondent

Aligarh Muslim University Gets 1st Woman Vice-Chancellor In Over 100 Years

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:29:49 S O Correspondent

"Brought A Positive Change In People's Lives": PM Modi Praises Padma Shri Recipients

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:27:49 S O Correspondent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday and said that the country is proud of all the Padma Shri recipients who have achieved success in diverse fields and brought about a positive change in the lives of people.

81.6% Voter Turnout Recorded In Repolling At 11 Manipur Polling Stations

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:25:18 S O Correspondent

A voter turnout of 81.6 per cent was recorded during repolling at 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday, officials said. No incidents of disturbance or violence were reported at any of the polling stations, an election official said.

Mamata calls Calcutta HC's verdict on 2016 Bengal govt recruitment test 'illegal', says will challenge it

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:41:18 S O Correspondent

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday termed as 'illegal' the Calcutta High Court order cancelling all appointments made through a 2016 teacher recruitment test, and said her government will challenge the verdict.

Former PMs worked to make new India, the incumbent one only criticises others: Sharad Pawar

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:48:37 S O Correspondent

NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar on Monday claimed former prime ministers worked to make a new India but PM Narendra Modi only criticises others and doesn't speak about what his government had done for the people in the last ten years.

Allowing UG students direct entry into PhD through NET will improve research output: UGC chairman

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:45:34 S O Correspondent

Permitting undergraduate students into PhD programs through the National Eligibility Test (NET) will strengthen the research ecosystem in India and "open up" many opportunities for students at a "very young age" in research, said UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar on Monday.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking extraordinary interim bail to Kejriwal, imposes Rs 75k cost on petitioner

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:40:22 S O Correspondent

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to grant extraordinary interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in all criminal cases.

Lok Sabha polls: Election Commission holds meeting to discuss measures to mitigate risks due to heatwave

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:36:18 S O Correspondent

Following forecast of above-normal temperatures and heat waves in parts of the country, the Election Commission held a meeting on Monday with different stakeholders, including officials of the Met department.

BJP bags first Lok Sabha seat in 2024 polls Surat nominee declared elected

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:29:06 S O Correspondent

The BJP won its first seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, as its candidate Mukesh Dalal was on Monday declared elected from Surat, after the nomination of Congress candidate was rejected and other candidates withdrew from the fray.

Intense Heatwave In East India To Continue For 5 More Days: Weather Office

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:26:16 S O Correspondent

The intense heat wave scorching large parts of east India will continue for another five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday. The ongoing spell of heat wave, the second this month, is broiling parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar.