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Married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointments: SC
New Delhi, The Supreme Court has ruled that a married daughter cannot be denied consideration for compassionate appointment merely because a state government policy allows such appointments only to divorced…
Vande Mataram Bill cleared in LS, insulting national song to become criminal offence
New Delhi, The Lok Sabha cleared the Vande Mataram Bill on Thursday amid the din in the House and following a brief debate on the crucial legislation. The bill --…
Vande Mataram Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, all you need to know
New Delhi, The Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The legislation makes the intentional insult of…
Govt making honest effort, fast-track courts to ensure justice within 5 months, says Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi-led Central government was committed to strengthening the examination system and ensuring swift justice in cases of paper…
Govt gives nod to RBI for field trials of Rs 10 and Rs 20 polymer currency notes
New Delhi, The Finance Ministry informed Parliament on Monday that the government has approved the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials of polymer currency notes in…
PM Modi asks Nandan Nilekani-led task force to prepare roadmap for exam reforms
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a task force on exam reforms under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Prime Minister Modi said that the report…
Centre assures constructive dialogue, positive intervention on paper leak issue
New Delhi, The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future. Union Minister Dr…
‘Fast-tracking’ justice in NEET paper leak cases, courts to be set up in 4 states
New Delhi, The government has set in motion the process for setting up fast-track courts to deliver swift justice and stringent punishment for those involved in the paper leaks, hours…
‘Don’t waste our time’: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against police action on students
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a petition challenging the alleged police action against student protesters during the CJP-led 'Sansad Chalo' march in the national…
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for day as Opposition steps up protests over NEET paper leak
New Delhi, Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Tuesday following persistent Opposition protests and sloganeering over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and subsequent police action against…