Sandeep Dikshit New Delhi, February 10 The Biden administration must address India’s ties with Russia and its “downward trend of democratic values and institutions”, said a report by the US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. Editorial: India-Russia trade The report said the Biden administration was right in not predicating…
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Supreme Court regains full strength as Centre notifies two more judges
New Delhi, February 10After a gap of nine months, the Supreme Court is all set to function with its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges as the Centre on Friday notified the appointment of two more judges.Law Minister Kiren Rijiju took to Twitter to announce the latest appointments and congratulated…
View More Supreme Court regains full strength as Centre notifies two more judgesCan’t go into ‘suitability’ of candidate: Supreme Court on Justice Victoria Gowri
New Delhi, February 10 Highlighting the difference between “eligibility” and “suitability”, the Supreme Court on Friday said it could only decide whether the candidate recommended for the appointment as a judge met the eligibility criteria prescribed under the Constitution, and not her suitability for judgeship. Judged everyday On taking…
View More Can’t go into ‘suitability’ of candidate: Supreme Court on Justice Victoria GowriHindenburg Report Row: Supreme Court tells govt, SEBI to respond, mulls panel to protect investors
Satya PrakashNew Delhi, February 10Maintaining that there should be a robust mechanism to protect the interests of Indian investors, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and market regulator SEBI to respond to two PILs alleging that innocent investors suffered huge losses following Hindenburg report resulting in crash of…
View More Hindenburg Report Row: Supreme Court tells govt, SEBI to respond, mulls panel to protect investors‘Here as a family member, not PM’: Modi’s mega outreach to Dawoodi Bohra community
New Delhi, February 10 “I am here as your family member. I am not here as Prime Minister,” PM Narendra Modi said on Friday while inaugurating the Mumbai campus of Dawoodi Bohra community’s principal educational institute Aljamea-tus-Saifiyaf in Andheri. In a mega outreach to Bohras, one of the communities the…
View More ‘Here as a family member, not PM’: Modi’s mega outreach to Dawoodi Bohra community‘Suitability’ of a candidate for judgeship can’t be gone into: Supreme Court
Satya Prakash New Delhi, February 10 Highlighting the difference between “eligibility” and “suitability”, the Supreme Court on Friday said it can only decide whether the candidate recommended for appointment as a judge met the eligibility criteria prescribed under the Constitution; and not her suitability for judgeship. “Eligibility is an objective…
View More ‘Suitability’ of a candidate for judgeship can’t be gone into: Supreme CourtUS needs to address India’s ties with Russia, its ‘downward trend’ of democratic values: Senatorial report
Washington, February 10The Biden Administration needs to address India’s ties with Russia and its “downward trend of democratic values and institutions” as the US focuses on the strategically important Indo-Pacific region, said a report by the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.The report released by the Democratic Party has called for supporting…
View More US needs to address India’s ties with Russia, its ‘downward trend’ of democratic values: Senatorial reportCongress MP Rajani Patil suspended from Rajya Sabha for recording House proceedings
New Delhi, February 10 Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil for the remainder of the current Budget Session for filming House proceedings. Dhankhar, who had earlier in the day indicated that action would be taken against those who had filmed a ruckus during…
View More Congress MP Rajani Patil suspended from Rajya Sabha for recording House proceedingsCongress MP Rajani Patil suspended from Rajya Sabha for recording House proceedings, Bhagwant Mann precedent cited
Aditi Tandon New Delhi, February 10 Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress MP Rajani Patil for the current Budget Session over videography of House proceedings during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reply to the President’s Address yesterday. Dhankhar, while referring the matter to the privileges committee, said a…
View More Congress MP Rajani Patil suspended from Rajya Sabha for recording House proceedings, Bhagwant Mann precedent citedIndian Army doctor receives a peck on her cheek by Turkish woman amid rescue operations, Internet all hearts
Chandigarh, February 10 Amid gut-wrenching sights of devastation caused by massive earthquake in Turkey, a picture is winning hearts across social media platforms where a Turkish woman was seen kissing an Indian Army doctor. The picture has been shared by official Twitter account of Indian Army. “#OperationDost We Care….
View More Indian Army doctor receives a peck on her cheek by Turkish woman amid rescue operations, Internet all heartsMoody’s cuts 4 Adani Group companies’ rating outlook to negative
New Delhi, February 10 Moody’s Investor Service on Friday revised downwards the rating outlook on four Adani Group companies to negative from stable after a significant and rapid decline in market value following a report by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research. In a statement, Moody’s said the rating outlook for…
View More Moody’s cuts 4 Adani Group companies’ rating outlook to negativeEarthquakes: How safe are buildings in India?
Vibha SharmaChandigarh, February 10Two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 in magnitude flattened multiple buildings, killing thousands of people across southern Turkey and northern Syria.According to reports, some of the new buildings also crumbled under the impact, raising questions about building safety standards in Turkey. Ideally, technology and building rules…
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Vibha SharmaChandigarh, February 10Two devastating earthquakes measuring 7.8 and 7.5 in magnitude flattened multiple buildings, killing thousands of people across southern Turkey and northern Syria.According to reports, some of the new buildings also crumbled under the impact, raising questions about building safety standards in Turkey. Ideally, technology and building rules…
View More Earthquakes: How safe are buildings in India?Animal Welfare Board withdraws appeal to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’
New Delhi, February 10Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Friday said it has withdrawn the appeal to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’ following directions from the government.February 14 is observed as Valentine’s Day across the world.”As directed by the competent authority and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry…
View More Animal Welfare Board withdraws appeal to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’Alibaba exits India, sells its entire stake holding in Paytm for about Rs 13,600 crore
ANI New Delhi, February 10 In a block deal, 3.4 per cent equity (or 2.1 crore shares) of Paytm’s parent company One97 Communications Ltd (OCL) have changed hands on Friday. Sources in the know of the development say that Chinese multinational Alibaba has sold its entire stake in Paytm in…
View More Alibaba exits India, sells its entire stake holding in Paytm for about Rs 13,600 crore