SC collegium recommends transfer of 23 judges of high courts
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) The Supreme Court collegium has recommended transfer of 23 judges of different high courts, including Gujarat High Court judge Justice Hemant M Prachchhak who had dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark. The collegium, […]
No delay in officers’ recruitment cycle in Indian Army: Govt informs Par panel
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) There is “no delay” in the officers’ recruitment cycle in the Indian Army and there is a “well-established procedure” with a fixed timeline and all applicants including Veer Naris are “treated at par” in the recruitment process, the government has informed a parliamentary panel. Action taken by the government on […]
Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Washington, Aug 11 (AP) Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team asked a judge on Thursday to set a Jan. 2 trial date for former President Donald Trump in the case charging him with plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss. Prosecutors said in court papers that they want the case before U.S. District Judge […]
Pakistani intruder shot dead along IB in Punjab’s Tarn Taran
Chandigarh, Aug 11 (PTI) A Pakistani intruder was shot dead along the international border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Friday, a Border Security Force (BSF) official said here. He said troops of the border guarding force noticed suspicious movement by a person near Thekalan village in the morning. The troops challenged the intruder but […]
Over 2.4 lakh Indians surrendered passports in last 8 years: Govt data
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) As many as 2,46,580 Indians surrendered passports from 2014 to 2022 across India with Delhi registering the maximum 60,414, according to data provided by the government in Rajya Sabha. In Punjab, 28,117 people surrendered passports during the period while the numbers in Gujarat, Goa and Kerala were 22,300, 18,610 and […]
Lt Governor inaugurates 9th India International MSME Expo & Summit 2023 in New Delhi
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the 9th India International MSME Expo and Summit 2023 in New Delhi. In his address on the occasion, the Lt Governor commended the MSME Development Forum for its endeavours to bring together policymakers and entrepreneurs for the promotion of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. “Micro, […]
Bear injures 50 year old man in Kupwara
Srinagar, Aug 10: A 50-year-old man was injured after being attacked by a black bear in Khurhama Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that a person identified as Mohammad Yousaf Mir was attacked by a female bear, roaming around the area in Shranth Khurhama. The injured man was taken to a nearby health […]
Markets fall post RBI monetary policy decision
Mumbai, Aug 10 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices declined on Thursday post the RBI monetary policy, dragged down by banking counters, after the unexpected announcement of reducing cash in the financial system. Investors also remained on the sidelines ahead of the US inflation data announcement. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday left its key […]
Soldier, two civilians injured in Grenade blast during CASO in Anantnag
Srinagar, Aug 10: Three persons including a army trooper were injured in a grenade blast during cordon and search operation in Athlan Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said Thursday. A police officer said that last night a search party of security forces launched a cordon and search operation Athlan Gadole […]
How and why lead is harmful to health?
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) As the European Union has proposed to ban the use of lead pellets in ammunition, studies have suggested that the discharge of the toxic metal into nature will have dire consequences on the environment and everything that comes into its contact. At high concentrations, lead is known to wipe out […]