Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the stance of the state government and the State Election Commission concerning the failure to conduct Panchayat and local body elections on schedule. During the hearing on Wednesday, a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma and Justice Sanjeet Purohit stated unequivocally that if the State Election Commission is incapable of conducting the elections, the court might consider entrusting the …
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Kochi, July 8 (IANS) In a sharp rebuke to the bureaucracy, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Cashew Development Department Secretary K. Biju, holding that a government order issued by him in the multi crore Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC) corruption case contained remarks that were prima facie contemptuous of court and appeared designed to discredit the judiciary while helping the accused.Justice A. Badharudeen directed the sen…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Social media users reacted on Wednesday after reports showed that Byju’s founder Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt in a case linked to the disclosure of assets.Several users on X described the development as a cautionary tale for startup ecosystem, with many questioning the aggressive growth strategy adopted by the once high-flying edtech platform.”One solution provider who was supposed to aid and help kids get educat…
Kochi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a significant setback to the state government, the Kerala High Court on Friday stayed the move to regularise employees who have been working for over a decade on daily wage and contract basis in government-controlled Public Sector Undertakings, autonomous bodies and the Kerala Kalamandalam. With Assembly elections round the corner, this stay has come as a shocker for the Vijayan government.Following the mauling the ruling Left suffered at the local body polls held in Dece…
Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is staring at one of its toughest electoral battles since coming to power in 2011, with a series of socio-political developments in 2025 posing formidable challenges ahead of the crucial Assembly elections scheduled next year.Key trouble spots include allegations of appeasement politics, rampant corruption, rising crimes against women, mounting legal setbacks and a precarious state financial situation.IANS takes a review of the major socio-poli…