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SC Directs Centre to Frame 'Proper Guidelines' on Granting Scribe to Disabled Persons for Exams
The apex court took note of the view of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), a nodal ministry for the welfare of disabled persons, that a person with disabilities, other than benchmarked disabilities under the law, can also be provided w...
Absence of Credible Data on Migrant Workers Impacted Efficacy of Programmes During Pandemic: Parl Panel
The panel lauded the announcement of creating a portal for mapping unorganised sector workers in the Union Budget 2020-2021.
NIA Files Chargesheet Against 6 SFJ Members for Hoisting Khalistani Flag in Punjab's Moga
On August 14, two miscreants hoisted a yellow-coloured flag with Khalistan written on it on the terrace of a four-storey building of the Deputy Commissioner's Office Complex in Moga, according to an NIA spokesperson.
Custodial Torture Leading to Death of Person Not Acceptable in Civilised Society: SC
The top court said the offence committed by the accused is crime not against the deceased alone but was against humanity and clear violations of rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Budget for the Rich, of the Rich, by the Rich: Chidambaram
Outrightly rejecting the budget for 2021-22, the senior Congress leader also lashed out at the ruling dispensation, charging it with "incompetent economic management"
Average Salary in India Projected to Increase of 6.4 Percent in 2021: Survey
As per the survey, on average, 20.6 per cent of the salary increase budget is being allocated to top performers, which represent 10.3 per cent of the employees in India.
Had No Bad Intentions, Went to Red Fort as Everyone Was Going There: Deep Sidhu Tells Police
Sidhu initially denied being present at Singhu border on January 25 but after the police presented evidence, he admitted that he was present at the farmers' protest site but slept at a spot a bit away from there.
Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against #MeToo Campaigner Priya Ramani on Feb 17
On February 1, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate had reserved the judgement in the case after hearing rebuttal arguments of counsel of the complainant -- Advocate Geeta Luthra for M.J. Akbar and Rebecca John for Priya Ramani.
'Tractor Revolution' Buzz Word as Farmers Oppose Old NGT Order to Ban Diesel Vehicles
'Tractor Kranti (revolution)' became a buzz word after farmer leader Rakesh Tikait's call on Saturday for mobilising support of tractor-owners for the ongoing stir against the contentious agri-marketing laws.
PM Modi to Reply on Motion of Thanks on President's Address in Parliament Tomorrow
PM Modi is likely to reply on the motion of thanks on the President's address following the motion moved by BJP's Bhubaneswar Kalita on February 3.
60 Detained in Delhi for Staging Protest in Support of Farmers' 'Chakka Jam' Call
They were detained around 12.30 pm and later released in the evening, police said.
Aadhaar Not Mandatory for Registration on Co-Win Portal: Union MoS Health Choubey
Providing details about the Co-WIN portal, he said it has been developed by the Ministry of Health, government of India with the support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India Office.
Over 12,000 Complaints About Misleading Advertisements on TV Received in 4 Years: Govt
The portal where consumers can lodge complaints relating to misleading advertisements was launched by the Department of Consumer Affairs in 2015. The minister said that out of these complaints, 8,963 were resolved either by withdrawal or modification of a...
Day Ahead of Farmers' 'Chakka Jam' Protest, Haryana Govt Extends Curbs on Mobile Internet in Sonipat and Jhajjar Districts
The mobile internet services were suspended in some districts of the state "to prevent disturbance of peace and public order" amid the ongoing farmer agitation against the three agricultural laws of the Centre.
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties Increased Two-fold from 2010 to 2019: ADR
Either newly registered parties or those which have not secured enough percentage of votes in the assembly or general elections to become a state party, or those which have never contested elections since being registered are considered unrecognised parti...
'Indian Democracy Doesn't Need Foreign Certificate': BJP on Global Celebrities' Support to Farmer Protest
Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters, party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said it is democratic to protest but it is wrong for foreigners to interfere in India's internal affairs.