SC to issue directions on Nov 7 to tackle ‘grave menace’ of dog bites in institutional areas
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will pass interim directions on November 7 to tackle the issue of “grave menace” owing to dog bites in institutional areas, where employees feed and encourage stray dogs. A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria said this while hearing […]
PM Modi, V-P congratulate ISRO on launch of heaviest communication satellite
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday congratulated ISRO scientists on the successful launch of the heaviest communication satellite from Indian soil. The prime minister’s remarks came soon after ISRO placed the 4,410 kg CMS-03 satellite in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using an LVM-3 rocket. “Our space […]
No matter how big one becomes, he shouldn’t forget his culture: CJI
Kaushambi (UP): Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said that one should remain connected to one’s soil and that no matter how big an individual becomes, he should never forget his culture. Gavai said the opportunity he got as a judge to provide socio-economic justice to people was better than any riches. […]
Armed forces to soon conduct tri-service Exercise Trishul in western sector
New Delhi: A tri-service exercise aiming to foster synergy and interoperability among the three wings of the armed forces, and achieve integrated operations across diverse terrain and mission spectrums, will be held in the western sector soon, officials said on Saturday. Exercise Trishul exemplifies India’s resolve to safeguard its borders through the spirit of “JAI” […]
SC dismisses Centre’s plea for review of verdict directing reduction of IPS officers in CAPF
New Delhi: In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a review of the verdict, which directed that IPS officers’ deputation in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) be reduced and asked for cadre review to be carried out in six months. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and […]
Justice Surya Kant appointed next CJI, to enter office on Nov 24
New Delhi: Justice Surya Kant was on Thursday appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India and he will assume charge on November 24. The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued a notification announcing his appointment. Justice Surya Kant succeeds Justice Bhushan R Gavai, who demits office on November 23. He will […]
SC to hear pleas challenging online gaming law on Nov 4
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will hear on November 4 a batch of transferred petitions challenging an online gaming law which prohibits “online money games” and bars banking services and advertising related to them. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said this after the issue […]
CBSE forms panel to develop AI curriculum for schools
Board to be headed by IIT Madras professor New Delh: The Central Board of Secondary Education has constituted an expert committee chaired by an IIT Madras professor to develop the curriculum for Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking (AI & CT), officials said. The move comes following the plan to roll out AI curriculum in all […]