The Supreme Court has requested records from Bihar regarding a minister’s appointment. This minister was not an assembly member and faced a six-month deadline. He was later nominated as an MLC, which the government claims resolves the issue. The petitioner cited a 2001 judgment on non-legislator minister re-appointments. The court seeks documents on his initial
On its sixteenth day of release, ‘Jana Nayagan’, featuring Thalapathy Vijay, saw a decline in box office performance, securing Rs 1.18 crore for its India net collection. This brings its global earnings to an impressive Rs 310.03 crore. In a different vein, R. Madhavan’s ‘G.D.N.’ kicked off its run with a humble Rs 59 lakh
The Supreme Court has officially dismissed an appeal that sought to challenge a 2005 Delhi High Court ruling, effectively concluding the contentious Bofors pay-off case. Advocate Ajay K Agrawal, who filed the appeal, requested an adjournment, but the court declined to extend the timeline on this matter dating back to 2018, which involved accusations against
Jannik Sinner’s rise to world No. 1 is about much more than tennis. Growing up in a hardworking family, leaving home at 14 and always having his parents’ support helped shape the person he is today. Their trust and freedom gave him the confidence to follow his own path, making his success an inspiring story
The government has staunchly defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund’s comprehensive framework. Officials have emphasized that the presence of strict conflict-of-interest protocols in public funding decisions is paramount. They asserted that a basic professional relationship does not breach any regulations, and measures such as full disclosure and recusal help maintain equitable assessment of all
Ravichandran Ashwin opened up about the initial sting from Sanjay Manjrekar’s critical comments, which fueled his desire to elevate his fitness and refine his bowling. Manjrekar later praised Ashwin in an article, acknowledging his remarkable performances. As a testament to his skill, Ashwin concluded his career as India’s second-highest international wicket-taker with 765 wickets, solidifying
The I&B ministry is exploring new legislation targeting OTT platforms. This proposed framework prioritizes the regulation of offensive content while preserving users’ rights. Plans include implementing robust age verification mechanisms and parental controls. Additionally, an independent review panel will be tasked with evaluating flagged content following its release and determining appropriate sanctions for any breaches
India and China participated in candid discussions regarding border conditions, taking stock of the current landscape along the Line of Actual Control. New Delhi highlighted the necessity of maintaining peace for the advancement of their bilateral relationship. Furthermore, India sought an expedited meeting on the expert committee for trans-border rivers amidst China’s unveiling of a
The Delhi High Court has temporarily halted an FSSAI directive that questioned Dabur India’s product claims. Acknowledging Dabur’s established market presence, the court provided initial relief. The order from FSSAI was deemed unjust, as it was issued without company representation. Dabur emphasized that the FSSAI’s approach contravened principles of natural justice. The case is set
