New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, alleging large-scale voter bribery through cash, gifts, liquor and other inducements by major political parties and accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of failing to ensure free and fair polls.The writ petition, filed by Tamil Nadu resident K.K. Ramesh, seeks a direction to the Election Commission of India and the Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral…
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New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a significant administrative reshuffle within India’s higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to relieve its Secretary, Prof. Manish R Joshi, from his duties. The decision, approved by the competent authority, will take effect on April 25, 2026. Prof Shyama Rath, currently serving as Member Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), has been entrusted with the additional charge of UGC Secretary.Prof. Jos…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Congress and NCP-SP on Friday criticised the promotion of Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, who was acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case last year, to the rank of Brigadier by the Indian Army.The Indian Army cleared Colonel Purohit’s promotion, marking a significant development in a long-running service dispute linked to his career progression and earlier legal proceedings in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.Reacting to Colonel Purohit’s promotion in the…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday declined to grant bail to suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), but granted him liberty to renew his plea if the trial does not commence within two months. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said, “While we are not inclined to entertain the prayer for bail at this stage, however, we grant liberty t…
Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal, arrested in connection with the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, was on Friday remanded to three days of custody by the ACB Court. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had sought a five-day remand for further interrogation.During the hearing, ACB officials informed the court that the case involves large-scale fraud and serious financial irregularities. They argued that custodial interrogation was necessary to thoroughly investigate the alleged…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has withdrawn from the ongoing inquiry proceedings instituted against him, alleging grave procedural irregularities, denial of a fair opportunity to defend himself, and a “complete absence” of evidence linking him to the alleged discovery of burnt currency at his official residence. In a detailed communication addressed to the inquiry committee on Thursday, Justice Varma said he was constrained to write “with pro…
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra Chief Electoral Office (CEO) on Friday issued a clarification over reports regarding the inspection of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the Chandivali Assembly constituency of Mumbai Suburban district.The clarification follows claims by former Congress minister Naseem Khan, who cited directives of the Bombay High Court to state that, for the first time in India’s electoral history, a court had permitted checking and inspection of EVMs in Chandivali, …
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) In a relief to Mau MLA Abbas Ansari, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Allahabad High Court order staying his conviction in a 2022 hate speech case, effectively allowing him to continue as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi dismissed the Uttar Pradesh government’s plea challenging the Allahabad High Court order, which had…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Former Jaypee Group chairman Jaiprakash Gaur on Friday expressed confidence in the Adani Group’s takeover of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), following “the fair and transparent process conducted by the Committee of Creditors.”“The Committee of Creditors has selected the Adani Group as the successful Resolution Applicant, and we fully respect this decision,” Gaur said in a statement.“I have every confidence that under the leadership of Gautam Adani, the lega…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has tendered his resignation with immediate effect to President Droupadi Murmu, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.In his letter, Justice Varma said, “I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive,” adding that “it is with deep anguish” that he was stepping down from the office of a Judge of the High Court o…