Cash discovery row: SC's in-house committee commences inquiry
Three members of the Supreme Court-appointed committee began their inquiry into the alleged cash discovery involving Delhi High Court judge Justice Varma. The committee, led by senior judges, inspected Justice Varma's residence following allegations connected to a fire incident. Justice Varma condemned the accusations, calling them a conspiracy. The committee's findings will be critical in this developing case.
Cash-at-home case: SC panel reaches Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence for inquiry
A Supreme Court panel is investigating the alleged cash recovery at Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence following a storeroom fire. The inquiry led to a recommendation for his transfer but is declared independent of an ongoing investigation.
Government rejects allegations of bias in MGNREGA fund release amid Opposition protest in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: The government on March 25 said it has never discriminated against any state in the release of MGNREGA funds amid a protest by opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha against the alleged delay in payment to some states for the rural employment scheme. As the issue was raised during the Question Hour, the Lok Sabha witnessed protests with DMK and Trinamool Congress MPs entering the well of the House. Speaker Om Birla urged them to return to their seats, but they did not budge. Following this, the House was adjourned till 12 pm. Birla urged the Opposition not to politicise the questions raised during the Question Hour. Congress MP from Kerala Adoor Prakash highlighted a decline in the MGNREGA workforce in his state and attributed it to delayed payments and low wages. Workers in Kerala have not received their wages for the past three months, and Rs 811 crore is due under the scheme. Lok Sabha extends tenure of 'One Nation One Election' committee The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development has recommended linking MGNREGA wages to inflation and increasing the workdays to 150. Will the government release the pending amount without delay? Prakash posed. Minister of State for Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani refuted the claims of withholding funds, stating that Kerala has already received nearly Rs 3,000 crore this year. Last year, Kerala got Rs 3,500 crore. The release of payments is a continuous process, and whatever is pending will be cleared within the next few weeks, he assured the House. DMK MP Kanimozhi also raised concerns over the matter, saying Tamil Nadu had been waiting for Rs 4,034 crore in MGNREGA payments for the past five months. The scheme is demand-driven, and if payments are delayed by over 15 days, they must be paid with interest to workers. The Tamil Nadu chief minister has written to the prime minister, and we have met the minister who assured us that dues would be cleared. But we are still waiting, she said. Responding to the concerns, Pemmasani pointed out that the MGNREGA Act, enacted by the UPA government, stipulates that delays beyond 15 days incur a penalty of 0.05 per cent interest. According to the law, if there is a delay, the state government initially pays the amount and the central government reimburses it. Tamil Nadu has already received Rs 7,300 crore. With a population of seven crore, Tamil Nadu receives over Rs 10,000 crore, comparable to Uttar Pradesh, which has a population of 20 crore. There is no question of bias, the minister said. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also defended the government, saying, Be it Tamil Nadu or West Bengal, the Modi government has never discriminated against any state. The pending MGNREGA dues, including material costs, will be released soon. Under UPA, from 2006-07 to 2013-14, only Rs 111 crore was allocated for person-days in West Bengal, while under the NDA, we have created 239 crore person-days and allocated Rs 54,515 crore, the agriculture minister said.
Delhi's Narela to get a multi-sports stadium capable of hosting Olympic-level events
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced plans to develop a multi-sports stadium in Narela sub-city, featuring Olympic-standard facilities and amenities for athletes and visitors. The development will include training arenas, accommodation, and ancillary services like hospitals and sports clinics, with the application deadline set for April 9.
IPL 2025: Starc Hails 'calm' And 'fantastic' Captain Axar Patel After DC Win
Lucknow Super Giants: Australia and Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mitchell Starc has lauded captain Axar Patel for his calmness following a thrilling one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 opener in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Starc returned with the figures of 3-42 in his four-over spell to restrict LSG to 209/8 despite power-hitting flex by Mitchell Marsh (36-ball 72) and Nicholas Pooran (30-ball 70). In reply, Delhi had a wobbly start and went on to lose wickets at regular intervals, but Ashutosh Sharma's blitz proved crucial to take the side over the line with an unbeaten knock of 66 in 31 balls laced with five sixes and as many fours. He was also named the Player of the Match. Axar also contributed with a cameo knock of 22 off 11 balls, while Tristan Stubbs contributed a crucial 34 before debutant Vipraj Nigam (39 off 15 balls) stitched a crucial stand in the pressure situation. He's been pretty calm. This is the first time I've shared a dressing room with him. Having seen him from the other side of the field, it's impressive how he has developed into such a dominant all-rounder in international cricket today. Even the intent he showed with the bat tonight played a crucial role in getting us on our way. Hes been fantastic, Starc said on JioHotstar. Of course, we also have Faf Du Plessis, who has captained extensively in both international and franchise cricket. I think we have a great mix of senior players - experienced leaders like Faf and Tristan Stubbs, who have been with this team for a while. Theres a wealth of knowledge within the group. And with Axar, his cool, calm, and collected approach to the game is evident. Hopefully, that rubs off on the rest of the team. Chases like tonight - where we dig deep and get over the line - will only strengthen us moving forward, he added. Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar feels that LSG captain Rishabh Pant will deliver an improved performance in the coming matches after getting out on a six-ball duck in his first match for the new franchise. I think he knows. He actually mentioned in the post-match interview that you often learn more from your mistakes than from your successes. When you bat well, theres not much to reflect upon, but when you dont perform with the bat or ball, you understand the areas that need improvement, he said. Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar feels that LSG captain Rishabh Pant will deliver an improved performance in the coming matches after getting out on a six-ball duck in his first match for the new franchise. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025 Exclusive: 'Told Commentators That Ashutosh Sharma Can Pull It Off', Says Kevin Pietersen
The former England captain, who is mentoring Delhi Capitals, is optimistic that the team will fight till the better end and picked five players to watch out for.
Separatism becomes history in J&K: HM Shah after two associate groups severe ties with Hurriyat
NEW DELHI: With two associate organisations of Hurriyat - J&K Peoples Movement and the Democratic Political Movement announcing their decision to sever ties with the separatist outfit, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday urged more groups to shun separatism. In an X post Shah said, Separatism has become history in Kashmir. The unifying policies of the Modi government have tossed separatism out of J&K. Two organizations of the Hurriyat, J&K Peoples Movement and the Democratic Political Movement, have announced the severing of all ties with separatism. He went on to say that he welcomed this step towards strengthening Bharats unity and urge all such groups to come forward and shed separatism once and for all and claimed: It is a big victory for PM Shri @narendramodi Jis vision of building a developed, peaceful and unified Bharat. Separatism has become history in Kashmir. The unifying policies of the Modi government have tossed separatism out of J&K. Two organizations associated with the Hurriyat have announced the severing of all ties with separatism. I welcome this step towards strengthening Bharat's Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 25, 2025 The development comes days after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned the Mirwaiz Umer Farooq-headed Awami Action Committee (ACC) for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Centre had also issued an order under the UAPA to ban J&K Ittehadul Muslimeen (JKIM) headed by Maulvi Masroor Abbas Ansari for five years. At the time of issuing the ban orders, the Home Minister, in a post on X had said that these organisations were inciting people to disrupt law and order, posing a threat to the unity and integrity of the country.
You Made 'Sheeshmahal', We Will...: BJP's Delhi Budget Jab At Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta fired 'sheeshmahal' jabs - a redux of barbs fired in campaigning for last month's Assembly election - at predecessor Arvind Kejriwal and his AAP Tuesday, as she presented a Rs 1 lakh crore budget for 2025/26.
Delhi HC denies interim injunction on Roche rare disease drug, opening the door for generic versions
Evidence shows that generic competition can lower drug prices by 99 per cent. Risdiplam, being a small-molecule drug, is less complex to manufacture, making affordable generic production and supply immediately feasible
Delhi CM presents Rs 1 lakh cr historic budget
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented Rs 1 lakh crore FY26 Budget with ten focus areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity. Calling it a historic Budget, Gupta emphasized that the era of corruption and inefficiency was over, and announced that the government has doubled capital expenditure to Rs 28,000 crore. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has convened a meeting of floor leaders of the House on Tuesday evening to discuss issues related to the judiciary, following allegations of a large amount of cash being recovered from the residence of a Delhi High Court judge . Dhankhar said that the matter extends beyond judicial concerns, impacting the sovereignty, supremacy, and relevance of Parliament. In his invitation to the floor leaders, Dhankhar highlighted the importance of upholding the legal system established by Parliament in 2015. This House, keeping dignity in mind, demonstrating dignified conduct, unanimously created a legal system in 2015, and that constitutional structure that emanated unanimously with one abstention from the Parliament endorsed by state legislatures should be rule of law because it was sanctified by the Hon'ble President by appending her signatures under Article 111, he stated. Dhankhar asserted the need to reinforce the parliamentary decision, saying, Now is the befitting occasion for all of us to reiterate that because that was a visionary step endorsed by Parliament. And imagine if that had taken place, things would have been different. He further went on to say that the constitutional limitations on altering parliamentary decisions. We need to reflect on what happened. Under the Constitution, no provision allows anyone to tinker with that. There is no constitutional provision of review or appeal of a constitutional amendment. The Chairman pointed out the current conflict between parliamentary law and judicial orders. we are at a crossroads. I strongly urge members to reflect. There can be no breach by any institution of what emanated from the parliament, endorsed by legislatures. And that should again, I reiterate, be the mechanism holding the field, he said. Dhankhar expressed his hope for a productive discussion, saying, I am sure we will have a very fruitful interaction and find a way out, because legislature and judiciary perform optimally when they perform best in their respective realm with expedition. I do not wish to be judgmental on any issue but one thing that has found widespread acceptability in the country is that the entire material available with the Supreme Court has been shared with the people at large and the constitution of a committee with that speed Im sure things will be available to us. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge responded, acknowledging Dhankhars constitutional knowledge and stressing the importance of transparency. He expressed anticipation for the floor leaders' discussion. Earlier, Dhankhar had expressed concern over the alleged cash recovery from the residence of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court, following meetings with Leader of the House JP Nadda and Kharge. He also welcomed Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khannas decision to make the related material public and suggested that Parliament await the findings of the CJI-appointed inquiry committee. CJI forms panel to probe charges against Justice Varma; directs not to assign him any judicial work SC makes Delhi HC cash probe report public; releases photos, videos of burnt currency from judges residence
Delhi Budget 2025: Free Laptops To Slum Redevelopment And More, Key Announcements By CM Rekha Gupta
The Budget focuses on ten key areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity.
Lok Sabha extends tenure of 'One Nation One Election' committee
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday extended the tenure of the parliamentary committee scrutinising the two bills for simultaneous elections till the first day of the last week of Parliament's Monsoon session. The Joint Committee of Parliament Chairman P P Chaudhary moved the motion for the extension in the House, and it was passed with a voice vote. The Lok Sabha secretary general also informed the House that a new member from Rajya Sabha was being included in the panel. The 39-member committee had a vacancy following the resignation of YSR Congress MP V Vijayasai Reddy from the Rajya Sabha. The one nation one election (ONOE) committee was constituted in the last Winter Session and its term was to to end on the first day of the last week of the ongoing session. The committee members are of the view that their work is likely to stretch for a long period of time as the seminal import of the proposed laws will require them to consult a wide range of stakeholders, including political parties and state governments.
Delhi High Court reserves order on MP Rashids plea to attend Parliament in custody
The court deliberated on certain conditions which could be imposed on Rashid in case the plea is allowed, including that the Lok Sabha Speaker could be requested to grant special permission to a police official to accompany the independent Baramulla MP in Parliament premises
Rs 1 Lakh Crore Delhi Budget: Focus On Yamuna Cleaning, Women's Welfare
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented Rs 1 lakh crore FY26 Budget with ten focus areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity.
CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs 1 lakh crore Budget for Delhi, says 'largest ever'
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the first budget of the newly elected BJP government in the capital on Tuesday.
Delhi Budget: Rs 5,100 crore allocated for Mahila Samridhi Yojana, women to get Rs 2,500 monthly aid
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presenting the biggest budget of Rs 1 lakh crore on Tuesday, announced Rs 5,100 crore for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, the ambitious women-centric scheme announced before the Delhi elections.
Separatism Has Become History In Kashmir: Home Minister Amit Shah
New Delhi, Mar 25: Two constituents of the Hurriyat Conference J-K Peoples Movement and the Democratic Political Movement have announced the severing of all ties with separatism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. Welcoming the move, Shah asserted that the unifying policies of the Modi government have tossed separatism out of Jammu and Kashmir. He said separatism has become history in Kashmir. Two organisations of the Hurriyat, J&K Peoples Movement and the Democratic Political Movement, have [] The post Separatism Has Become History In Kashmir: Home Minister Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi HC reserves order on MP Rashid's plea to attend Parliament in custody
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea by Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is in jail in a terror funding case, seeking permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session. A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani, which was initially inclined to grant the permission, later said a detailed order would be passed. The bench deliberated on certain conditions which could be imposed on Rashid in case the plea is allowed, including that the Lok Sabha Speaker could be requested to grant special permission to a police official to accompany the independent Baramulla MP in Parliament's premises. Rashid's plea was vehemently opposed by the NIA which said the court would have no jurisdiction inside Parliament. A trial court had on March 19 dismissed Rashid's regular bail in the case. Rashid, who is facing trial under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a 2017 terror funding case, has challenged a March 10 trial court order refusing him custody parole or interim bail to attend Lok Sabha proceedings till April 4. In the reply filed to the appeal on March 17, the NIA said Rashid couldn't be allowed to use his status as MP to get away from rigours of imprisonment. The NIA argued that Rashid could neither be granted interim bail nor allowed custody parole as he had no enforceable right to attend Parliament session while in lawful custody. Calling Rashid a highly influential person who might sway witnesses in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA said, Under Section 43D(5) of the UAPA, the accused cannot be granted bail if there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accusations against him are prima facie true. On March 12, the high court sought NIA's stand on Rashid's appeal. Rashid's counsel urged the high court to permit him to attend the ongoing Parliament session on custody parole, akin to a previous two-day reprieve granted to him. Custody parole entails a prisoner being escorted by armed police personnel to the place of visit. The Baramulla MP, who defeated Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, is facing trial in a terror funding case with allegations that he funded separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir. He is lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail since 2019 after the NIA arrested him in the 2017 terror-funding case. According to the NIA's FIR, Rashid's name cropped up during the interrogation of businessman and co-accused Zahoor Watali. After being chargesheeted in October 2019, a special NIA court framed charges against Rashid and others in March 2022 under Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the government), and 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code and for offences relating to terrorist acts and terror funding under UAPA.
Delhi HC Reserves Order On MP Rashids Plea To Attend Parliament In Custody
New Delhi, Mar 25: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its order on a plea by Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is in jail in a terror funding case, seeking permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session. A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani, which was initially inclined to grant the permission, later said a detailed order would be passed. The bench deliberated on certain conditions which could be imposed on Rashid [] The post Delhi HC Reserves Order On MP Rashids Plea To Attend Parliament In Custody appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Women, Water, Health: Rekha Guptas Debut Budget Charts A New Course For Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 2025-26 budget for the national capital in the state Assembly on Tuesday; Key announcements
India must brace for 9-10% power demand surge in amid rising temps: Experts
NEW DELHI, Mar 24: India should prepare for a nine to 10 per cent growth in peak electricity demand this summer with the country expected to experience more heatwaves, experts have warned. Last year, the all-India peak electricity demand crossed 250 gigawatts (GW) on May 30, which was 6.3 per cent higher than projections. Climate [] The post India must brace for 9-10% power demand surge in amid rising temps: Experts appeared first on Northlines .
New CM Shri Schools, Free Laptops: What Delhi CM Proposed For Education Sector In Maiden Budget
Delhi Budget: The Delhi Budget allocates 100 crore for establishing new 'CM Shri schools' in Delhi. Here's everything CM Rekha Gupta announced for Delhi's education sector
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents 1 lakh crore historic budget for 2025-26
This increased spending will be directed towards infrastructure development, including roads, sewer systems, and water supply
Delhi govt may ban schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms, books from specific vendors
The Delhi government plans to ban schools from mandating purchases of uniforms and books from specific vendors, following numerous parent complaints. Schools will be required to list at least five shops for buying materials and will face strict action for violations. A dedicated email and helpline will be set up for reporting issues.
Lucknow Super Giants: Ashutosh Sharma is receiving praise from all corners after his 31-ball 66 not out guided Delhi Capitals (DC) to an unlikely one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, calling his knock phenomenal, which will be emembered for a long time. One such praise came from none other than India legend Sunil Gavaskar, who applauded Ashutosh's quality of stroke play in his terrific innings. Well, we saw him do that last year as well - he played some terrific innings, and his confidence has only grown since. Once youve done it before, you enter the next season with even greater self-belief. Hes also played another season of domestic cricket, where he has been smashing the ball around and scoring plenty of runs, so he came in full of confidence, said Gavaskar on JioHotstar. From the very first ball, he was striking it cleanly from the middle of the bat, sending it deep - these werent just occasional sixes clearing the boundary, they were landing in the stands, again and again. This innings will be remembered for a long, long time - not just because of the quality of stroke play, but because of the high-pressure situation, he added. Chasing a daunting target of 210, DC faced an uphill battle after losing two big wickets of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel in the first over. However, Vipraj Nigam and Ashutosh rose to the occasion, forging a remarkable comeback to secure a memorable victory. Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke also expressed his views on Ashutosh's innings, saying that by the end of the tournament, his knock will be featured in the top five. Honestly, Lucknow Super Giants will review everything - the captaincy decisions made by Rishabh Pant, the execution with the ball - whether they went the right way with spin or pace. But sometimes, in this game, you simply have to give credit to the opposition. That innings by Ashutosh was phenomenal. Were going to witness many unbelievable innings throughout this IPL, but I promise you, by the end of the tournament, this will be in the top five, said Clarke. Ashutosh walked out at No. 7 as Impact Substitute in DC's chase of 210 when the scoreboard read 65/5 in the seventh over. He delivered a game-changing knock, smashing an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls studded with five sixes and as many fours. There was support, first from Tristan Stubbs (34 in 22) and then from IPL debutant Vipraj, who scored 39 in 15 balls as DC achieved their highest successful run chase in IPL history. Honestly, Lucknow Super Giants will review everything - the captaincy decisions made by Rishabh Pant, the execution with the ball - whether they went the right way with spin or pace. But sometimes, in this game, you simply have to give credit to the opposition. That innings by Ashutosh was phenomenal. Were going to witness many unbelievable innings throughout this IPL, but I promise you, by the end of the tournament, this will be in the top five, said Clarke. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
SC To Hear In May Pleas For Implementation Of Its 2006 Verdict On Police Reforms
New Delhi, Mar 25: The Supreme Court Tuesday said it will hear in May pleas seeking implementation of its 2006 verdict on police reforms that recommended steps like separation of investigation and law and order duties. In the 2006 verdict, the top court also passed a slew of directions, that included no ad hoc or interim appointment to the post of Director General of Police (DGP) by the state governments. The Union Public Service Commission, in consultation with a state [] The post SC To Hear In May Pleas For Implementation Of Its 2006 Verdict On Police Reforms appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs 1 lakh cr budget for financial year 2025-26
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs one lakh crore.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs one lakh crore budget for 2025-26
The Budget focuses on ten key areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity
Delhi Budget: CM Rekha Gupta Tables Rs One Lakh Crore Outlay For Coming Fiscal
Delhi Budget focuses on ten key areas, including electricity, roads, water, and connectivity.
Who is Digvesh Singh Rathi, the LSG spinner who shined on his IPL debut?
Rathi, who is a spinner, is originally from Delhi and has participated in only two T20 matches for the team
Salman KhanS Sikander Kurta A Hit Before Eid
New Delhi, Mar 24: Days to go before Salman Khans Sikander hits the theatres, an attire he dons in a song is already a hit among the youths. An almost jostling has pervaded the markets before Eid for the black embroidered kurta-pyjama the Hindi film superstar wears in the films Zohra Zabeen song. The film will hit the screens on March 30, while Eid may be announced on March 31 or April 1, depending on the Moons sighting. Faheem of [] The post Salman KhanS Sikander Kurta A Hit Before Eid appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Lok Sabha adjourned briefly amid opposition uproar over MGNREGA dues for TN, Kerala, Bengal
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha was adjourned briefly on Tuesday amid uproar by opposition members over MGNREGA dues for Tamil Nadu and other states. The opposition MPs were dissatisfied with Minister of State for Rural Developement Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani's response related to clearing of MGNREGA dues for Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal. The DMK members entered the well of the House, followed by some Trinamool Congress MP. Speaker Om Birla urged them to go back to their seats but when they did not comply, the House was adjourned till 12 pm.
India must be cautious in trade pact talks with US amid legislative risks in America: GTRI
NEW DELHI, Mar 25: India must be cautious while negotiating the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the US, as the absence of Fast Track Trade Authority in America makes any pact vulnerable to Congressional changes, economic think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. It also said that the certification process allows the US to effectively re-negotiate the trade agreement after it is signed, demanding domestic legal changes, regulatory reforms, and policy shifts that could undermine Indias sovereignty. As negotiations continue, [] The post India must be cautious in trade pact talks with US amid legislative risks in America: GTRI appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cash discovery row: Allahabad HC lawyers on indefinite strike over transfer of Justice Varma
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Tuesday began an indefinite strike to protest against the proposed transfer of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma to the high court here. Leading the protesting lawyers gathered at gate number 3 of the high court, Bar Association President Anil Tiwari told reporters, This protest is not against any court or judge but against those who have betrayed the judicial system. He added, Our fight is against those involved in corruption and against a system that lacks transparency. For now, our demand is a reconsideration and withdrawal of the transfer order. The Bar Association had reiterated its opposition to Justice Varma's transfer on Monday and decided to go on an indefinite strike from Tuesday. Tiwari asserted the association was prepared for an all-out battle on this issue. From the very beginning, there has been an attempt to cover up this matter. Today, lawyers across India are fighting this battle. Until a resolution is reached, we will not resume work, no matter the consequences, he said on Monday. SC Collegium transfers Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC; Bar body seeks impeachment, judgment scrutiny The Supreme Court collegium on Monday confirmed its decision to recommend transfer of Justice Varma, facing an enquiry over the alleged discovery of huge cash from his official residence and from whom judicial work was withdrawn, to his parent Allahabad High Court. The transfer recommendation to the Centre was made public in a resolution uploaded on the top court website. The alleged cash discovery happened following a fire at Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence at around 11.35 pm on March 14, prompting the fire officials to rush to the spot and douse it. The apex court collegium headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna and the Delhi High Court subsequently issued a series of directives, including the withdrawal of judicial work from Justice Varma on Monday. Justice Varma has unequivocally denied the any cash being placed in the storeroom either by him or any of his family members while strongly denouncing the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to them. He said the allegations of cash discovery from his official residence clearly appeared to be a conspiracy to frame and malign him. Justice Varma was enrolled as an advocate on August 8, 1992. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad High Court on October 13, 2014. He took oath as a permanent judge of the Allahabad High Court on February 1, 2016, before being appointed as a judge of the Delhi High Court on October 11, 2021. Cash-discovery row: Delhi HC withdraws work from Justice Yashwant Varma
Delhi Budget 2025 Live Updates: This will be the BJP government's first budget in the Assembly after over 26 years
Sonu Nigam was recently performing at a college in Delhi when things suddenly took a drastic turn.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a Rs 1 lakh crore budget for 2025-26, a 31.5% increase from the previous year. Capital expenditure has doubled to Rs 28,000 crore. Key allocations include Rs 2,144 crore for PM Jan Arogya Yojna and Rs 5,100 crore for monthly payments to eligible women. Improved Delhi-NCR connectivity receives Rs 1,000 crore.
Delhi budget highlights: CM presents budget of 1 lakh crore
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is tablingthe first budget of a BJP government in Delhi in more than 26 years
Lucknow Super Giants: After leading Delhi Capitals to a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants with his impressive knock of 66 not out, Ashutosh Sharma dedicated his 'Player of the Match' award to mentor and former India opener Shikhar Dhawan. What made the moment even more special for Ashutosh was a special video call with Dhawan himself, the video of which was shared by Delhi Capitals on their social media and went viral. He was really happy. Love you paaji, Ashutosh said in a video shared by DC. Dhawan and Ashutosh played together at Punjab Kings (PBKS) last season, before the former announced his retirement from the game. Dhawan, who retired from all formats of cricket earlier this year, had been Ashutoshs mentor during their time together at Punjab Kings. The former India opener, known for his leadership and composure, had a significant influence on Ashutoshs growth as a player. His mentorship extended beyond the Punjab Kings setup, with Dhawan's positive influence shaping the careers of numerous young cricketers. Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focused and visualised it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen. Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji, Ashutosh said after being named 'Player of the Match'. After DC skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to field first. LSG openers Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh made the best of the powerplay overs before terrific overs in the death from Mitchell Starc helped DC restrict LSG to 209/8. Took the lessons from last year. Missed out on finishing the game on a couple of occasions in the previous season. The whole year I focused and visualised it. Had the belief that if I play till the last over, anything can happen. Well played to Vipraj. I asked him to keep hitting. He was very calm under pressure. Want to dedicate this award to my mentor Shikhar Paaji, Ashutosh said after being named 'Player of the Match'. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Ram Rajya Will Be Established In Delhi: Rekha Gupta Ahead Of Budget Presentation
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a cabinet meeting ahead of the presentation of the first Budget of the newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the national capital on Tuesday.
Indian consumers spent 15 billion hours waiting to make customer service complaint in 2024: Report
NEW DELHI, Mar 25:Despite AI agents and chatbots increasingly becoming a part and parcel of customer service, they have yet to significantly reduce customer service wait times, with a report revealing that Indian consumers spent over 15 billion hours last year waiting to lodge customer service complaints. The ServiceNow Customer Experience report analysed the widening gap between rising customer expectations and the reality of service delivery. It surveyed 5,000 Indian consumers and 204 Indian customer service agents. As many [] The post Indian consumers spent 15 billion hours waiting to make customer service complaint in 2024: Report appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Travis Scott to perform in India in October: Check dates, location, tickets
Travis Scott Concert India: Travis Scott will perform in Delhi on October 18 as part of his Circus Maximus World Tour. He will be singing hits like Sicko Mode and tracks from his latest album, Utopia. This event follows recent gigs by international artists like Maroon 5 and Coldplay. Guns N Roses will also perform in Mumbai on May 17.
Delhi CM holds cabinet meeting ahead of budget presentation
Bajrang Bali will do the best for Delhi. Delhi will progress, and Ram Rajya will be established, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta after visiting Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place ahead of the budget
Delhi HC asks for inquiry report on an arrest by U.P. police in Delhi
The court had previously observed that inter-State arrests couldnt be effected without following the proper protocol
IPL 2025: Ashutosh Sharmas heroics seal thrilling one-wicket win for DC
Visakhapatnam: Ashutosh Sharmas unbeaten 66 off 31 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, here at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 210, DC seemed down and out at 8 for 3 and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Nigam, however, remained calm and appealed to the crowd to maintain decorum. Main aapke liye aaya hun yahan pe so that we can all have a good time. I'm not asking you to not enjoy, but please aisa na kariye, Nigam reportedly said to the crowd.
Supreme court grants final 10-day deadline for TN minister Senthil Balaji to respond in bail case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balajis counsel for adopting a technical defence that a formal notice has not been issued to his client in the plea seeking recall of the courts order granting him bail in a money laundering case related to the alleged cash-for-jobs scam. The court, however, in its order granted him 10 days time to respond, stressing that no further time will be granted. Expressing its displeasure over the conduct of senior lawyer and former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, a special bench of Justices Abhay Oka and Augustine George Masih, noted that the court had been taken for a ride. Though such an unfair stand is taken, we cannot be unfair to the second respondent. Hence, we grant time of 10 days to the second respondent to file the counter. No further time shall be granted, the court said in its order providing a final opportunity to Balaji. During the hearing on Monday, the court recorded that in each of the previous hearings, Balaji was represented by a senior advocate, even though notice was not issued. But when on Monday, Rohatgi objected that a formal notice was not issued so far, the apex court, after hearing this, observed, we are shocked to know that today the counsel representing the second respondent (Senthil Balaji) raises a contention that formal notice has not been issued. When the court heard from Rohatgi that no formal notice was issued to him, Justice Oka questioned why he appeared for Balaji when no notice has been issued. Then why have you appeared? Mr. Rohatgi, we are warning you. If you take such technical defence, we will pass an..., Justice Oka said.
Self-belief, familiarity with Vizag wicket: Ashutosh on how he pulled off the heist against LSG
Following a magnificent 66* that led Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Ashutosh Sharma reflected on his mindset during tense run-chase, learnings from a solid 2024 debut season with Punjab Kings (PBKS) and his experiences with team mentor and English legend Kevin Pietersen. The Railways []
Gold Customs duty: A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) travelling from United Arab Emirates to India was intercepted by Indian customs officials at the Delhi airport and his gold chain was seized. However this seizure was made not proper by Delhi High Court and lawyers say this incident also violated the principals of natural justice. Read below to know how this NRI won and what legal analysis did he use.
IIIT Delhi Launches BTech In Computer Science And Economics
The programme offers an integrated BTech degree that equips students in both Economics and Computational Methods.
Man stabbed to death, another injured after brawl in Delhi, 3 held
Police analyzed nearly 140 CCTV camera footage leading to the identification and arrest of the accused. Further investigation into the matter is underway
India must brace for 9-10 per cent power demand surge in 2025 amid rising temperatures, warn experts
NEW DELHI: India should prepare for a nine to 10 per cent growth in peak electricity demand this summer with the country expected to experience more heatwaves, experts have warned. Last year, the all-India peak electricity demand crossed 250 gigawatts (GW) on May 30, which was 6.3 per cent higher than projections. Climate change-induced heat stress is one of the key factors driving electricity demand. Currently, industries, households and agriculture account for 33 per cent, 28 per cent and 19 per cent of India's total electricity consumption, respectively. Household electricity demand has grown the fastest over the past decade, according to Disha Agarwal, Senior Programme Lead Renewables at the Delhi-based think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The share of household electricity consumption increased from 22 per cent in 2012-13 to 25 per cent in 2022-23. Much of this rise can be attributed to economic growth and the increasing need for cooling due to rising temperatures, experts say. In the summer of 2024, room air conditioner sales surged by 40 to 50 per cent year-on-year amid record-breaking temperatures, Agarwal said. India must now brace for extended heatwaves and a peak electricity demand growth of 9-10 per cent. However, our analysis shows that this peak demand will only last for a short period, she added. Agarwal said India's electricity consumption has been growing at about 9 per cent annually since 2020-21, compared to 5 per cent per year in the previous decade. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had estimated that electricity demand would grow at a rate of 6 per cent per year from 2022 to 2030. At the Global Heat and Cooling Forum, organised by the Natural Resources Defense Council last week, experts raised concerns about the increasing demand for air conditioning as summer temperatures continue to rise. Abhas Jha, Practice Manager, Infrastructure Resilience Policy and Finance for South Asia at the World Bank, said that under a moderate emissions scenario, the number of heatwaves in India is expected to triple. India is set to become the largest market for air conditioners globally. Every 15 seconds, an air conditioner is sold in India. AC penetration in the country is currently around 8 per cent compared to 90 per cent in developed nations, he said. AC penetration in India is going to increase. The problem is that most of these air conditioners are highly energy-inefficient -- three-star or unstarred, or unbranded ACs that consume a lot of energy. And if we continue on this trajectory, forget 1.5 degrees Celsius, even 2 degrees Celsius is off the table, Jha said. Study reveals India unprepared for growing heatwave threat; warns of rising deaths A few years ago, the International Energy Agency projected that energy demand from air conditioners would triple by 2050, equivalent to adding 10 new air conditioners every second for the next 30 years. In spite of that rise, two to five billion people will still lack access to air conditioners in 2050, said Rishika Khosla, Research Director of the Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development at the University of Oxford. She said ongoing research has shown that in a world two degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times, the largest cooling demand, in terms of total population, will come from India, followed by China, Nigeria, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, the Philippines, and the US. Khosla said achieving thermal comfort for everyone without harming the planet is possible. This will require a strong focus on passive cooling methods, energy efficiency and phasing out harmful refrigerant gases. These measures can reduce cooling-related emissions by 66 per cent, with the remaining reductions coming from decarbonizing the electricity grid, she said. The Oxford researcher added that thermal comfort is not just about temperature. It also involves humidity, ventilation, radiant temperature, and clothing insulation. Solutions go beyond just switching on one technology, she said. India experienced an exceptionally harsh summer last year, recording 536 heatwave days, the highest in 14 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Official data showed that during one of the hottest and longest heat waves, India recorded 41,789 suspected heat stroke cases and 143 heat-related deaths. This year, the heatwave arrived much earlier than last year. In 2024, Odisha saw its first heatwave on April 5, but in 2025, parts of Konkan and Coastal Karnataka experienced heatwaves as early as February 27-28. The IMD has forecast above-normal maximum and minimum temperatures across most parts of the country during the summer season which extends from March to May. Pollution, heatwave impacting children's health and education in India: UNICEF report
IPL 2025, DC vs LSG: Ashutosh Sharma's fiery knock seals last-over win for Delhi Capitals
Ashutosh Sharma played a scintillating knock under pressure, smashing an unbeaten 66 off just 31 balls, as Delhi Capitals (DC) edged past Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by one wicket in a nail-biting encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at ...
Supreme Court sets up task force to prevent student suicides
A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan also directed the Delhi Police to register an FIR on the complaints of the family members of two students who allegedly died by suicide at the IIT Delhi, in 2023
DTC hamstrung by Rs 14,000cr losses from 2015 to 2022, depleting fleet: CAG
Delhi Transport Corporation's liabilities increased significantly, from Rs 28,263 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 65,274 crore in 2021-22, due to operational losses. The CAG report points out issues like non-functional CCTV systems in buses and a reduced bus fleet, risking service degradation.
Delhi HC Judge Transfer: Allahabad HC Bar Body Announces Indefinite Strike From Today
The Allahabad High Court Bar Association's decision came in view of the Supreme Court Collegium's decision to recommend the transfer of Justice Varma to parent court.
Submit Report On Deepfakes By July 21: Delhi HC To MeitY Panel
The Delhi High Court has reportedly directed a sub-committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to submit
Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood addressed school infrastructure concerns in the Assembly. He promised to prepare an action report on the deteriorating condition of schools in Delhi. Ashish Sood responded to queries from various MLAs regarding specific schools in poor condition and committed to presenting a detailed report to the House.
BJP MLA demands closure of meat shops during Navratri in Delhi
BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi has called for the closure of meat shops during Navratri in Delhi, emphasizing its significance to Sanatanis. He aims to ensure this practice is implemented, especially in his constituency, and plans to formally request the closure from local authorities.
IPL: Goenka seemingly takes Pant for chat after shock loss to DC
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen having a conversation with newly installed captain Rishabh Pant after their IPL 2025 loss to Delhi Capitals. Pant had a disappointing debut, failing to make significant contributions both with the bat and as a captain. Despite a strong position, LSG couldn't secure the win, largely due to Ashutosh Sharma's brilliant 66* for DC.
Finance bill a classic case of patchwork, says Tharoor
NEW DELHI: The Opposition and the treasury Benches locked horns in Lok Sabha on Monday over issues such as US tariff, GST and fund allocation for states during a debate on the Finance Bill 2025. Initiating the debate on the Finance Bill, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized it, calling it a classic case of patchwork and labeling Indias GST as the most complex tax in the world. On the other hand, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra accused the government of favoring crony capitalists over small businesses and workers. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur recalled that Mughal emperors Babur and Aurangzeb had imposed jizya on Hindus, accusing opposition parties of appeasing Muslims. Tharoor accused the BJP government of facing structural challenges in economic management. He compared the Finance Ministers Budget speech to a garage mechanic who, unable to fix the brakes, makes the horn louder, and now, with the Finance Bill, she tells taxpayers, I couldnt repair the roof, but I brought you an umbrella. This Finance Bill is a classic example of patchwork solutions. At a time when the nation needs clarity, conviction, and decisive leadership, the governments economic management is grappling with deep-rooted structural challenges, said Tharoor. Moitra accused the government of creating special rules to benefit select businessmen while ignoring the needs of the broader economy. All tax rules are made for Vishwakarmas India, not Kubers India. But when it comes to crony capitalists, there are special rules, she said. The TMC MP highlighted the case of a Special Economic Zone in Gonda, Jharkhand and alleged that a particular businessman received undue advantages. In 2016, a rule stated that an SEZ could not consist solely of a power plant. But for a very special friend, this was allowed, she claimed. Speaking during the debate, the former Union minister said, Figures like Rana Sanga and Shivaji are our heroes, yet the opposition tries to tarnish their legacy. He added, Their ideals should have been those of Rana Sanga, Shivaji, and Maharana Pratap, but instead, they remember Babur and Aurangzeb, who imposed taxes on Hindus. Jizya was a tax historically levied on non-Muslim subjects by Muslim rulers. Thakur also questioned on how low the Opposition would go for vote-bank politics, urging Congress to avoid appeasement politics. You have proposed reservation for Muslims only for appeasement, he said.
Duty on onion exports cut by 20%, farmers will have edge in international markets: Government
NEW DELHI: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced that the government has decided to reduce export duty on onions by 20%, effective from April1, to ensure that farmers receive a remunerative price. In 2023, a 40% duty was levied on onions to discourage farmers from exporting, as increased domestic demand pushed up the retail price. Now the price of onions started falling and farmers started getting less price, so the government decided to reduce the export duty on onions from 40% to 20%, Chouhan said in a statement. Farmers deserve remunerative prices for onions in global markets, he said. To ensure domestic availability, the government took measures to check exports through duty, minimum export price (MEP), and even export prohibition for almost five months, from December 8, 2023 to May 2024. Despite restrictions, exports have increased in the past two years. Data shows that onion exports during 2023-24 were 17.17 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) and 11.65 LMT in 2024-25 (until March 18. Experts say the government anticipated higher Rabi onion production which may lead to a crash in prices, so the government has taken precautionary measures to support farmers and reduce export duty. The agriculture ministry data showed that Rabi onion production is estimated at over 227 LMT, an increase of 18% from last years 192 LMT. The arrival of onions in Asias largest onion markets, Lasalgoan and Pimpalgaon in Maharashtra, increased which activated the downward trend of prices.
Task force to check rising trend of student suicides
NEW DELHI: Taking note of the increasing suicide deaths in higher educational institutions across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday formed a National Task Force for a mechanism to prevent student suicide deaths on campuses and address their mental health issues. The two-judge bench of Justice J B Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan directed Delhi Police to register an FIR on the complaints by family members of two students who died by suicide while studying at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, in 2023. The top court directed the DCP (southwest district) to register the FIR and depute an officer not below an assistant police commissioner to investigate. Noting that a disturbing pattern of student suicides was being reported from various educational institutions across the country, the apex court ordered the formation of the NTF headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice S Ravindra Bhat. The bench asked him to submit a report in four months identifying the causes and propose steps to strengthen mechanisms to check student suicides. The apex court clarified that these tragedies underscored the urgent need for a more comprehensive, robust and responsive mechanism to address various factors which compel students to resort to taking their own lives. The court also added that failure to have proper prevention mechanisms would mean failing the very purpose of education to uplift, empower, and transform lives. The court also said and expected the authorities (including the NTF) to not merely exercise authority and control over students but also provide support in times of distress. The bench said the nation had already suffered the tragic loss of numerous students -- young individuals with immense potential who could have gone on to become successful professionals. The 210th report of the Law Commission of India identified suicide as one of the most significant factors contributing to the premature and unnatural cessation of human life, it added. The bench said the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2021 highlights the grim reality: Over 13,000 students lost their lives by committing suicide in the country, which is almost twice the already disturbing number a decade ago. According to the NCRB report, student suicides accounted for 7.6 percent of the total suicides in India in 2022, with 1.2 percent of total suicides attributable to professional or career problems and 1.2 percent to failure in examinations. Provide support in times of distress, says SC The court also expected the authorities to not merely exercise authority over students but also provide support in times of distress.The bench said the nation had already suffered the loss of numerous students who could have gone on to become successful professionals.
SC seeks Maharashtra response on demolition of house
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked a Maharashtra civic authority to respond within four weeks to a mans petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against it over demolition of his house and shop in Sindhudurg district for allegedly raising anti-India slogans during the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match. Kitabullah Hamidulla Khan, a 40-year-old scrap dealer, had moved the apex court alleging violation of the Supreme Courts November 13, 2024 verdict which restrained demolition actions by authorities across the country without prior notice and opportunity of hearing the person whose property was to be demolished. The plea, filed by Khan, sought directions for initiating contempt proceedings against the chief officer and administrator of the Malvan Municipal Council arguing the action was in violation of the apex court verdict on demolition of properties. During the course of the hearing, the bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih sought response from the Maharashtra authority and posted the matter for further hearing after four weeks. Khan alleged that his shop and house were demolished after a frivolous complaint was filed about allegedly raising of anti-India slogans by his 14-year-old son during the India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai on February 23. After the FIR was registered, Khan, his wife and minor son were taken to a police station in Malvan at midnight and locked up. Khan said that his son was allowed to go after four to five hours of questioning, but he and his wife remained in police custody for two days till February 25 when they were granted bail by the judicial magistrate. The petitioner alleged that people were mobilised by the local MLA, and the civic authority was pressured to undertake the demolition exercise. Seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Maharashtra civic authority for allegedly violating the SCs order, Khan said the action was arbitrary, illegal and mala fide, and done in violation of Supreme Courts verdict. In its November 13, 2024 verdict, the top court laid down pan-India guidelines saying that no property should be demolished without a prior show-cause notice and the affected must be given 15 days to respond. It made it clear that the guidelines would not be applicable if there was an unauthorised structure in a public place and in cases where there is court order for demolition. House demolished after a frivolous complaint Kitabullah Hamidulla Khan alleged that his shop and house were demolished after a frivolous complaint was filed about allegedly raising of anti-India slogans by his 14-year-old son during the India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai on February 23.
MKCG MCH emerges countrys ragging hotspot
BHUBANESWAR : The MKCG medical college and hospital (MKCG MCH) at Berhampur tops the list of medical colleges in the country that witness the maximum number of ragging complaints. So does Berhampur University among public universities and Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) in Rourkela when it comes to technical universities. An analysis of ragging complaints registered between 2022 and 2024 at the UGCs National Anti-Ragging Helpline, published by the Society Against Violence in Education (SAVE) on Monday, revealed that educational institutions in Odisha continue to report a majority of ragging cases in the country, be it in general or technical education fields. The State of Ragging in India 2022-24 states that MKCG MCH, among the medical colleges, has become a hotspot of ragging. Among 12 MCHs across the country that saw filing of a significant number of complaints, MKCG topped the list with 25 complaints lodged in three years ending December 2024. It was followed by Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College at Raipur (15 complaints), Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences at Bihar (14), Takmeel-Ut-Tib College & Hospital at Uttar Pradesh (12) and Maulana Azad Medical College at New Delhi (11). BPUT, which is the largest technical university in the state, comes fourth in the list of top-5 technical universities with most complaints. It has reported 28 complaints with the helpline while Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology in Kolkata tops the list with 74 complaints. Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology at Burla saw eight ragging cases in this period. When it comes to technical colleges, be it engineering or polytechnic, Odishas Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology at Sarang (Dhenkanal) comes second in this list with 22 complaints. Similarly, Berhampur University is among the top universities with 31 complaints. Within this period, the state also saw three alleged ragging deaths. In over a decade, the anti-ragging helpline has logged over 8,000 complaints and among the states that reported a majority of them is Odisha with 517 complaints. While the dean of MKCG MCH could not be reached for comments, a member of the anti-ragging squad of the institution said many of these cases are a result of infighting among students. We are following all the UGC guidelines to avoid ragging on our campus including strict action against the perpetrators of the crime. In December last year, an assistant professor and three senior residents were suspended for six months and in November, five MBBS students were expelled from the hostel for ragging, he said. Anti-ragging activist and vice-president of SAVE Gaurav Singhal said the above-mentioned complaints are just the ones registered with the helpline. In reality, there are a huge number of complaints that are registered directly in colleges and police which do not reflect in the anti-ragging helpline. Concerning Scenario MKCG has reported 25 ragging complaints in 3 years ending Dec 2024 BPUT 4th in the list of top-5 tech universities with most complaints Eight ragging cases reported from VSSUT, Burla during this period The state has seen three alleged ragging deaths in this period 517 ragging complaints reported from Odisha in over a decade
Explainer | Why Muslim quota comes under OBC reservation, ask experts
NEW DELHI: The reservation issue once again took centre stage in Parliament as the BJP and Congress locked horns over Muslim reservations in Karnataka. Both houses witnessed ruckus over Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars alleged remarks of bringing changes to the Constitution, a charge the Congress refuted as baseless and misleading. BJP President and MP JP Nadda accused Congress of violating constitutional principles by introducing 4% reservations to Muslims in public contracts. However, experts point out that several Muslim communities are included in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation at the central and state levels to address their historical socio-economic disadvantages. In Karnataka, reservation for Muslims as a backward community existed in 1921, say experts. Religion-based reservation not acceptable, goes against constitution: RSS general secretary Hosabale Speaking to this newspaper, constitutional law expert Prof G Mohan Gopal said that the current controversy is unnecessary as they are misrepresenting the reservation as a religious reservation. Though there have been several significant shifts in Muslim quota policies in Karnataka over the years, it was fixed at 4 percent in 1995 within the 32% OBC quota. However, the BJP government of Basavaraj Bommai scrapped the Muslim quota in 2023 and distributed it among Vokkaligas and Lingayats. In April 2023, the Supreme Court said that the scrapping of reservation was prima facie flawed and shaky. According to the Court, the state showed haste in issuing the order based on an interim report. However, in its manifesto, the Congress promised to bring back the Muslim quota during its election campaign. Reservation in contracts for all minorities, BCs, says Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar Prof Mohan Gopal pointed out that during a discussion in the Constituent Assembly on the subject, Dr Ambedkar said that its a matter of policy for the government to define what is a backward class. He said that in 1992 landmark verdict, Indra Sawhney clearly spelt out that a class is any group of people that fulfills about 20 criteria that cuts across four broad areassocial, educational, economic, and political, namely representation. Article 16(4) of the Constitution provides for reservation for a backward class of citizens, which, in the opinion of the State, is not adequately represented in the services under the State. Another Southern state, Kerala, has a long history of providing reservations to Muslim communities. Initially introduced in 1936, the state currently provides 8% reservation in educational institutions and 10% in government jobs within the 30% OBC quota. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, a 3.5% sub-quota is provided to Muslims within its 30% OBC quota framework. Andhra Pradesh has faced legal challenges on Muslim reservations. In 2004, the state introduced a 5% reservation for Muslims based on a report highlighting their social and educational backwardness. However, the High Court struck down this quota, citing procedural issues and the need for proper identification of backward groups within the Muslim community. Subsequent attempts to implement a 4% reservation for specific Muslim castes also faced legal hurdles. Ruling Telugu Desam chief and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu vowed to protect that quota. In Bihar, where OBCs have been divided into backward and most backward classes, Muslims fall in the latter category. The government provides 18% quota to EBCs, 12% to OBCs, 16% to SCs, 1% to STs and 3% to OBC women. Prof Mohan Gopal said, As a group, the decisive factor for reservation is the backwardness criterion. Sometimes, it may be a subgroup within a religion, or sometimes, it may be the whole group in a particular area or group in a particular area. A backward Class Commission then examines the data, and the Registrar General goes through it. Based on their positive recommendations the government decides on the quota. Quota story in south In Karnataka, reservation for Muslims as a backward community existed way back in 1921 Following shifts in Muslim quota policies in Karnataka, it was fixed at 4% in 1995 within the 32% OBC quota Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP govt scrapped the Muslim quota in 2023 and distributed it among Vokkaligas and Lingayats Kerala gives 8% reservation to Muslims in educational institutions and 10% in government jobs, within 30% OBC quota In Tamil Nadu, 3.5% sub-quota is provided to Muslims within its 30% OBC quota framework
State level exhibition for children from April 7 to 11
The Directorate of Education S , Government of Manipur, in collaboration with the National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT , New Delhi is set to organise the State Level Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children, 2024 25 from April 7 to 11, 2025 The exhibition, themed Science and Technology for Sustainable Future is slated to be held at Johnstone Higher Secondary School, Imphal Students from Class IX to XII are eligible to participate in the event Source The Sangai Express DIPR
Its the season for resurrections. Long-dead emperors, boringly confined to school history textbooks, have now been woken up from their eternal slumber and given a fresh lease of life. Never mind the extra frills attached to this resurrection the lives lost and the property and trust destroyed forever. These are perhaps inconsequential for a nation with a larger purpose; that of erasing the parts of our history that do not suit current dogmas. All hope isnt lost as many in this country have the intellectual maturity to understand that any historical event should be seen through the prism of the period of its existence and the beliefs that thrived then. Razing down a building or destroying an artefact can never undo the past and clearer minds know that history only provides us an understanding of our present. Yet, when have saner voices prevailed? While the country erupts again with another reason for arson and forgets the more pressing issues of corruption, scams, and scandals, it is perhaps the right time to mention certain developments in the world of art. Last week was yet another record-breaking moment for Indian art. A painting by the renowned artist, MF Husain sold for a jaw-dropping `118 crore at a Christies auction in New York, making it the most expensive Indian artwork to be ever sold. First, heres the story of the paintings journey to the auction house. The monumental work, a 13-panel mural that was painted by Husain in 1954, portrays the energy of rural Indian life. When it was exhibited in the building of the Arts and Crafts Society in Delhi in the 1950s, a doctor from Europe walked in from the blazing April heat to view the show. He was visiting the city as a part of a mission by the WHO to help Indian doctors start a new hospital to treat tuberculosis, a dreaded disease back then. The Ukraine-born Norwegian doctor was an art collector too and was stunned by Husains impressive work and bought the work for `1,400. Once back in Oslo, it remained hidden from public view until his death in 1964 when the painting was gifted to the Oslo University Hospital by his family where it remained silently resting in a hospital corridor. Seventy years later, it came up for auction last week and was reportedly bought by Indian art collector Kiran Nadar for this whopping amount. Now what has this got to do with the war cries over tombs, you may wonder? Husain too was once at the centre of imagined controversies, with a furious mob baying for his blood until he had to leave this country in his twilight years only to live and die in exile. Although the din over his allegedly offensive paintings has not yet quite settled down, it is heartening to know that these record-smashing sales would undoubtedly send out a message, loud and clear, that art will never bow down to bigotry and narrow-mindedness. True art knows no prejudices and will always be celebrated and valued. Welcome home, Husain Saab.
The sound was different, unlike the usual rumble that usually cuts across the air as aircraft buzz past near her home, near the landing area of the Thiruvananthapuram airport. This one seemed heavier, loaded. Anamika G S, who was dozing off, got stirred. She quickly grabbed her camera, darted out into the open, and began clicking the American National Air Cargo 747, which rarely stops over at the airport for refuelling. Unable to manage good pictures due to poor light, she went to bed determined to wake up early to catch the flight in action before heading to St Marys HSS, Pattom, where she is a Class XII student. The picture she took the next morning is now one of her prized possessions. It speaks of her passion for planespotting. I was drawn to the hobby while I was a toddler. There would be hardly anyone who hasnt done it, running out to gaze at aircraft flying over their homes. Children especially love it, Anamika smiles. My home being near the airport was an incentive. And so was my fathers (Gopakumar Mathrika) interest in photography and association with the Plane Spotters Kerala (PSK) collective. Anamika is now PSKs youngest and only female member. The group was formed in 2000 and has members that include professional flyers as well as hobbyists. Anamika began clicking pictures of the aircraft on a mobile phone when she was around five or six but started serious photography only during the pandemic, when she began using a Nikon camera to capture the charm of the flying machines. It was surreal. To me, just watching them was exciting. The thrill it gives me is inexplicable, she says. Planespotting has become an integral part of me. So much so that I can identify the flights just by their sound now. Anamika G S Anamikas hobby is not just about the fun factor. It is an act of public alert too, because some of her recent pictures of bird hits, how waste is being dumped near the airport attracting birds, and how kites and birds are posing a danger to flights have awakened the authorities to this hazard. Several of her frames, showing birds nearly hitting the aircraft, or kites or advertisement balloons slowing or stopping flight take-offs or landings, have been circulating widely on social media and have caught the right attention. Incidentally, there was a bird hit at the Thiruvananthapuram airport on Monday. Her most recent initiative has been to create pamphlets on the hazard and circulate them to school students and the public alike. Come vacation, the skies will be dotted with kites. There needs to be caution, she says. Anamika, who has exhibited her clicks once, proudly highlights that some of her pics have been published on www.jetphotos.com, an international website on aircraft. She also recalls her photo of Air India One, which was used as the default picture on the flight tracker as it took off from JFK airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent US visit. My name appeared beside the picture, Anamika gushes. I had clicked the aircraft when the prime minister visited Thiruvananthapuram. Yet another prized shot of hers is the click of a Japanese Air Force plane that landed in Thiruvananthapuram. It was six to seven months ago. There was an air of mystery around it, she recalls. Planespotting as a serious hobby has not been given its due here, Anamika notes. There are designated spots for it in other countries. But here, the only place where people used to assemble to watch, near a school by Shankhumukham beach, has also been barricaded, she says. We planespotters do not merely click pics. We also record the make, the sound, engine type, the position of the cockpit, etc. Such a database has helped authorities across the world during grave accidents or moments of crisis. Even otherwise, plane spotting is a beautifully heady activity that is as soothing as it is exciting. Anamika adds that planespotting avenues can boost tourism as well. Authorities should make sure that there are designated spots inside the airport, where plane spotters can assemble and click, or just bond over the machines, she says. Anamika wants to go to Bengaloru or Delhi to Airbus A 380, the worlds largest passenger airliner. Maldives is a dream spot, too. I always follow Maldived on the flight tracker, she says. I would love to visit all airports across India. Once the holidays start, I will visit Nedumbassery. Does she plan to become an aviator? No, says Anamika. I want to be a doctor. But my passion for aircraft will keep soaring.
Ashutoshs heroics give Delhi Capitals one-wicket win over LSG in IPL thriller
VISAKHAPATNAM, Mar 24: Ashutosh Sharmas late heroics earned Delhi Capitals a thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League season opener here on Monday. Chasing 210, Delhi Capitals slipped to 7/3 in the second over and limped to 116 for six after 13 overs, but Ashutoshs stunning knock 66 off 31 balls with five sixes and as many fours delivered his side a sensational win from the jaws of defeat. Even as wickets fell [] The post Ashutoshs heroics give Delhi Capitals one-wicket win over LSG in IPL thriller appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL fever grips city as Delhi Capitals has the last laugh
People enjoy a thrilling clash; an enthralling performance by singers Neeti Mohan and Siddharth Mahadevan adds to the excitement
IPL fever grips Vizag as Delhi Capitals has the last laugh on second homeground
People enjoy a thrilling clash; an enthralling performance by singers Neeti Mohan and Siddharth Mahadevan adds to the excitement
Centre empowers states to act against AAC under UAPA
New Delhi, Mar 24 : In a significant move, the Central Government on Monday empowered state governments to exercise its powers under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 to take action against the Awami Action Committee (AAC), which has been declared an unlawful association. Through a notification issued and published in the Gazette of []
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressing a summit organised on the occasion of World TB Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Monday. The post Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressing a summit organised on the occasion of World TB Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on Monday. appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi govt. tables 3rd CAG audit of AAP term on DTC losses
Parched reality: As Okhla sanctuary dries up for annual repairs, birds take flight back
5th suspect in hostel operator extortion case arrested after gunfight in Noida
Akash Kumar Rana, who had at least five cases registered against him, carried a bounty of Rs 15,000, the ADCP said. The four others who had been arrested in the case on March 4 are Sonu alias Hardesh (30), PK Bhati alias Kaushal Bhati (27), Deepak Nagar (27) of Bulandshahr, and Archit (21) of Meerut.
Ashutosh Sharmas heroics give Delhi Capitals one-wicket win over LSG in IPL thriller
Visakhapatnam , March 24 (PTI): Ashutosh Sharmas late heroics earned Delhi Capitals a thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League season opener here on Monday. ADVERTISEMENT Chasing 210, Delhi Capitals slipped to 7/3 in the second over and limped to 116 for six after 13 overs, but Ashutoshs stunning knock []
After clash with cops & conspiracy claim, BJP indiscipline rap on MLA
Pipe bursts, water trickles from taps for over 36 hours
Logistics Park to Heritage City, YEIDA plan for Agra and Mathura gets governmentt nod
Sex racket busted in Ghaziabad hotel; five trafficked women rescued, two managers among 12 held
Former CWG medallist B Sumeeth Reddy retires
NEW DELHI, March 24: Indias doubles specialist B Sumeeth Reddy, a member of the 2022 Commonwealth Games mixed team silver medal-winning squad, has announced his retirement as an active badminton player to focus entirely on coaching. The 33-year-old from Hyderabad, who formed the mens doubles pair with Manu Attri and also played mixed doubles with []
Ashutosh Sharma''s heroics give Delhi Capitals one-wicket win over LSG in IPL thriller
Ashutosh Sharma's magnificent 66 off 31 balls led Delhi Capitals to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL season opener. Despite early setbacks and consistent wicket losses, Sharma's composed performance ensured a successful chase of 210 runs, culminating in 211/9.
13 villages in Noida, 24 in Gzb to get TB-free tags
Jackpot to MPs, 24 pc increase in salary, allowance, pension
New Delhi, Mar 24: The Central Government on Monday notified a 24 per cent increase in the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) and former MPs, with effect from April 1, 2023. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, the salary of Lok Sabha and Rajya [] The post Jackpot to MPs, 24 pc increase in salary, allowance, pension appeared first on Northlines .
