SC Allows Delhi Government to amend, petition challenging Services Law
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today permitted the Delhi government to amend its petition challenging the recently cleared law by Parliament pertaining to control over services in the national capital.The top court took note of the submissions of senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the Delhi government, that earlier the challenge was directed against the […]
Former WWE Champion Windham Rotunda aka Bray Wyatt dies
New Delhi: WWE’s Bray Wyatt, real name Windham Rotunda, died aged 36, WWE said in a statement.“WWE is saddened to learn that Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, passed away at age 36,” read the statement.Bray Wyatt a third-generation superstar was out of action for several months owing to health issues and was one […]
NMC Urges Medical Colleges for fresh Applications to boost PG seats for 2024-25
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) of India has requested medical colleges to submit fresh applications for expanding the number of post-graduate seats in the upcoming academic session of 2024-2025. The Commission has advised that medical colleges with pending applications can reapply for seat increases in various post-graduate courses. This move comes as the […]
Japan hold 2nd Deputy NSA-level strategic dialogue
New Delhi: India and Japan held their second deputy NSA-level strategic dialogue and discussed issues such as enhancing cooperation in defence, economic security and critical and emerging technology.Deputy NSA Vikram Misri and Japan’s Deputy Secretary General Keiichi Ichikawa co-chaired the 2nd India-Japan Deputy NSA Strategic Dialogue.Issues discussed included enhancing cooperation in defence, economic security and […]
Indian Wrestlers can’t compete under National Flag at Worlds
New Delhi: In a major development, the United World Wresting (UWW) today suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for not holding elections on time. A direct repercussion of this decision will be seen at the upcoming world wrestling championships where Indian grapplers will not be allowed to compete under their national flag.Indian wrestlers will […]
SC Stays Trial Court order Directing Azam Khan to give voice sample
New Delhi: The Supreme Court stayed an order of a trial court directing Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan to give a voice sample in a case of allegedly delivering a hate speech and using derogatory language against BSP chief Mayawati in 2007.The voice sample has been sought to match it with Khan’s speech, which was […]
Article 370 – J&K governor was not consulted, top court says statements are post facto
New Delhi: The People’s Democratic Party told the Supreme Court that when the Centre decided to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the then Governor Satya Pal Malik was never consulted before the decision was taken.But the five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said these statements are made post […]
Tragedy averted at Delhi airport involving 2 Vistara planes
New Delhi: A mishap was averted at the airport in the national capital this morning involving two Vistara planes as the air traffic controller inadvertently gave clearance for crossing and take-off of two different aircraft on the same runway at the same time before cancelling the take-off, according to officialsAviation regulator DGCA will probe the […]
Holiday in Delhi schools, government offices for G20 event
New Delhi: All schools and offices of Delhi government and Municipal Corporation in the National capital will remain shut on September 8, 9 and 10 in view of the G20 Summit, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.Even the commercial establishments, including markets, falling within the ‘controlled zone’ located mostly in the New Delhi district will […]
PM Modi leaves for BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for South Africa today to attend the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit being held in Johannesburg under the South African chairmanship from August 22-24.Ahead of the Summit, PM Modi’s departure statement said that he is looking forward to holding bilateral meetings with some […]