Eknath Shinde resigns, asked to act as caretaker chief minister

Mumbai, Nov 26 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday morning met Governor C P Radhakrishnan and tendered his resignation following the results of the assembly elections. The governor asked Shinde to act as a caretaker chief minister till a new CM is sworn in. Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan along with deputy Chief […]
Constitution helped in country’s transformation: CJI Khanna

NEW DELHI, Nov 26 (PTI): Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said India has emerged as a vibrant democracy and a geopolitical leader, and the Constitution of the country has helped in this transformation. India has had a transformative journey from a nation, which under the aftermath and horrors of partition saw widespread […]
Ensure confidentiality of official communications: Admin to officials

Srinagar: The government on Monday asked officers and officials to ensure the security and confidentiality of official communications, underling that the increasing trend of using third-party tools poses significant risks to the integrity and security of the information being communicated. “It has come to the attention of the administration that there is an increasing trend […]
President Murmu to address joint sitting of both Houses to mark 75 years of Constitution
New Delhi: President DroupadiMurmu will address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall of SamvidhanSadan on Tuesday, kick-starting year-long celebrations to mark 75 years of the adoption of India’s Constitution. The government on Monday announced that a new website — https: //constitution75.com — has been created to enable citizens […]
Ruckus in Parliament: Both Houses adjourned without transacting business
New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament got off to a rocky start on Monday with both houses being adjourned within minutes of the commencement of proceedings as the opposition tried to corner the government on the issue of corruption allegations against the Adani Group and demanded a JPC probe. Addressing media before the two […]
Tawi Riverfront- Phase -1 completion expected by January 2025: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday conducted an on-site inspection and reviewed the progress of the prestigious Tawi Riverfront project here, announcing completion of its first phase by January, next year. He directed the officers and implementing agencies to accelerate the pace of work for the completion of the project in a time-bound manner. […]
Ambedkar was opposed to special status for JK: Law Minister Meghwal
New Delhi: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said BR Ambedkar, who played a key role in drafting the Constitution, was opposed to giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir as he felt that such a move would go against the country’s unity and integrity. He also said the article pertaining to granting […]
Land Grabbing Case in Jammu: Two retired revenue officials among four people arrested
JAMMU: Four persons, including two former revenue officials, were arrested for their alleged involvement in an eight-year-old case related to land grabbing here, Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Monday. The arrested accused, including a retired Tehsildar and a retired Girdawar, were among eight persons earlier chargesheeted in the case, which was […]
Ensure prompt, effective delivery of public services: SakeenaItooto officers
Reviews developmental scenario of Anantnag district ANANTNAG: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, SakeenaItooMonday visited Anantnag and chaired a meeting to review the developmental activities and progress on implementation of various ongoing schemes across the district. The meeting was attended by Chairman District Development Council, MY Gorsi; Members of Legislative Assembly […]
‘Challenge after 44 years’: SC junks pleas against ‘socialist’, ‘secular’ in Preamble
New Delhi: In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms “socialist”, “secular” and “integrity” to the preamble, observing Parliament’s amending power extended to Preamble too. Rejecting the pleas on grounds, including the delay of over 44 years, the top court said terms […]