Abhay Jain, Principal District Judge, Bhilwara Jaipur: In a ruling safeguarding the service rights of judicial officers, Supreme Court has held that an employer cannot deny career progression by taking advantage of its own wrongful action.The court directed that Rajasthan Judicial Service officer Abhay Jain be granted Selection Scale with effect from July 16, 2018,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released a fresh video message after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by Parliament, calling it a major step towards building a more reliable examination system and cracking down on paper leak mafias.In a video posted on social media, PM Modi…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a more “pragmatic approach” towards North Sea oil and gas, saying Britain “can’t ignore” the region’s energy resources while people are struggling with high costs. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Burnham had told him the UK would “open up North Sea oil” during their…
Actor Sudesh Berry sparked controversy after saying he wants to wash PM Modi’s feet and drink the water, calling him “an avatar of Lord Vishnu” bringing “Ram Rajya.” On a podcast, he also revealed rejecting a CJP invite, criticising the party as unproductive. His remarks drew backlash online, with many calling it blind faith. Veteran…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pauses as he speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has emerged as the leading figure being discussed by senior European football officials as a potential challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according…
Specimen of Chondrosia reniformis transplanted into the harbor. Image credit: Carlota Escarré Scientists transplanted 42 sea sponges into a polluted Spanish marina, where 91.7 per cent of one hardy species survived for 455 days and began creating mobile clones.The study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, shows that the chicken kidney sponge (Chondrosia reniformis) can…
New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk Thursday appealed to Centre to honour the commitments made to him and CJP, saying doing so would instil confidence among the country’s youth.CJP said that discussions with Centre on receiving a written agreement incorporating the assurances reached during the July 25 talks were still underway and that it remained…
The advisory says admission should be based on “medical need rather than fever alone”. Patients with uncomplicated fever can usually be on an outpatient basis, it says, while prescribing admission criteria for viral fever, pneumonia and acute gastroenteritis Mumbai: In a move aimed at curbing “unnecessary hospitalisation” and rising health insurance claims, General Insurance Council…
Bengaluru: No decision has been taken to increase funds for eggs in midday meals, department of school education (midday meals) said at a review meeting Thursday.Schools across the state have been urging govt to increase money allocated for eggs. The authorities provide Rs 5 for an egg and Re 1 for logistics. However, retail price…
Chennai: The Sanmar Group has emerged as the strategic investor in affordable housing finance company Aham Housing Finance after infusing Rs 100 crore ($10.5 million) through its group entity Sanmar Shipping Ltd (SSL).The equity investment gives Sanmar Group a controlling stake of around 43% in Aham Housing Finance, making it the largest shareholder in the…
