Corruption, case backlog, too few judges: NCERT book lists challenges in judicial system
New Delhi: Corruption, massive backlog of cases, and lack of an adequate number of judges are among the “challenges” faced by the judicial system, according to the new social science NCERT textbook for class 8. The section “corruption in the judiciary” in the new book states that judges are bound by a code of conduct […]
India unveils its first counter-terrorism policy
New Delhi: The government on Monday unveiled the country’s first counter-terrorism policy, “Prahaar”, setting out a multi-layered strategy based on “zero tolerance”, intelligence-led prevention and disruption of extremist violence that aims to deny terrorists, their financiers and supporters access to funds, weapons and safe havens. The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on […]
India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory
New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) India on Sunday strongly condemned Pakistan’s fresh airstrikes on Afghan territory that resulted in civilian casualties. New Delhi described the strikes as another attempt by Pakistan to “externalise its internal failures”, and reiterated its support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “India strongly condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory that […]
Terror conspiracy in Delhi: Bangladeshi nationals among eight arrested
New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Eight suspects have been nabbed for allegedly plotting a major terror conspiracy in Delhi at the behest of Pakistan’s ISI and Bangladesh-based extremist organisations, police sources said on Sunday. Six of the suspects have been arrested from different parts of Tamil Nadu and will be brought to Delhi for interrogation. […]
Made in India chip very important for developed nation: PM Modi
Greater Noida: The foundation of developed India will be laid on the basis of self-reliance for which having chips made in India is very important, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In a virtual address to lay the foundation stone of India Chip Pvt Ltd — the HCL Group and Foxconn JV — Modi […]
SC issues pan-India directions on Solid Waste Management Rules
Flags uneven compliance by states, UT’s New Delhi: Flagging the “uneven” compliance with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules across India, the Supreme Court has said the present generation cannot afford to wait for further legislative refinement while existing implementation gaps persist. Observing that the right to a clean and healthy environment is an […]
India’s macroeconomic fundamentals healthy, robust: RBI Guv
Mumbai: India’s macroeconomic fundamentals over the medium-term remain healthy and robust amid volatile financial markets, said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra as all MPC members voted for status quo on policy rates at their meeting earlier this month. According to the minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) […]
EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for final phase of SIR
Says exercise expected in April New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories including Delhi to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at the earliest as the exercise is “expected to start from April”. Once the exercise is completed, all states and UTs will be covered. […]
Courts reducing punishment of accused on higher payout to victims dangerous: SC
New Delhi: Deprecating the recent practice of courts enhancing compensation to victims in grave offences and reducing the sentence of the accused “capriciously and mechanically”, the Supreme Court on Tuesday termed it as a “dangerous” trend which is sending a wrong message to society that offenders can absolve themselves by merely paying money. A bench […]