New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahashivratri greetings on Sunday, invoking Lord Shiva’s blessings for the well-being of every citizen and the prosperity of the nation.In a post on X, he wrote,“To all my family members across the country, countless best wishes on Mahashivratri. My prayer is that Adidev Mahadev always keep His grace upon everyone. By His blessings, may all be blessed with well-being and may our Bharatvarsh sit enthroned at the peak of prosperity…
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New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on Thursday recommended the appointment of seven Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the Kerala High Court. “The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 12th February, 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the High Court of Kerala: (i) Shri Justice Abdul Hakhim Mullappally Abdul Aziz, (ii) Shri Justice Syam Kumar V…
Bhopal, Feb 12 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday welcomed the Union government’s directive regarding the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’, and announced that the order would be implemented in the state with immediate effect.Describing the decision of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs as significant, Yadav said it would strengthen national unity and remind citizens of the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle.In a m…
Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and former Minister M.P. Renukacharya has said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s use of the word “coward” against the Prime Minister of the country is an insult to all Indians.He was speaking to the media on Wednesday at the BJP office, ‘Jagannath Bhavan’, in Bengaluru. He demanded that Siddaramaiah apologise to the nation in this regard and seek forgiveness from 140 crore people. He said that in 2014, Siddaramaiah had called Prime Minister Naren…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday issued fresh comprehensive guidelines establishing the official protocol for the rendition of India’s national song Vande Mataram, specifying how and when it should be performed at government functions and the expected conduct of the audience, especially concerning the national anthem.The new directives, issued by the Union Home Ministry, are intended to formalise the status and ceremonial role of the national song in public and official events ac…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the cultural and developmental transformation of Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, saying it is now recognised for progress and growing self-confidence rather than violence and backwardness, as he lauded the recently held Bastar Pandum festival.In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Between February 7 and 9, a special celebration of ‘Bastar Pandum’ was organised in Chhattisgarh. During this festival, the rich cu…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on Tuesday approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court for a period of two years under Article 224A of the Constitution. “The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 3rd February, 2026, has approved the proposal for appointment of the following retired Judges as ad hoc Judges of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in terms of Art…
Bengaluru, Feb 2 (IANS) Referring to the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday stated that the Governor has raised questions on 28 provisions of the Bill and has forwarded it to the President to stall its implementation.”The Bill has been referred to the President to delay and stall its implementation,” Home Minister Parameshwara stated on Monday.Speaking to media in Bengaluru, HM Parameshwara stated, “Let us see what h…
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) The uncertainty over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup increased as the country’s cricket board on Saturday cancelled the unveiling of team’s kit for the mega event, a news report has claimed.The kit was to be unveiled before the second T20I against Australia in Lahore on Saturday but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now cancelled the event with no clarity over when it will be done, Telecom Asia Sport said in a report.”Pakistan team’s kit …
Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Human rights group Amnesty International’s call for a review of the 27th amendment is a reminder that constitutional legitimacy flows from restraint and not concentration of power, an editorial in Pakistan’s leading daily The Express Tribune has mentioned. The rule of law, it states, becomes conditional if judicial freedom is reduced and a conditional rule of law is no rule at all. “Amnesty International’s warning — that the amendment constitutes a sustained assault on …