NEW DELHI: BCI’s controversial decision to bar 2026 law graduates from Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law from being registered as advocate, which it withdrew within hours, brought into focus the regulator’s working which has been headed by senior advocate and BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra for 14 years.A statutory body established under Advocates Act, 1961,…
The day follows an easy, steady flow. Not awe-inspiring, not dismal, but just enough to allow you to complete your tasks without feeling sucked across 10 directions. The Moon helps you think more pragmatically, and Saturn assists you in balancing the cost of living with your income.One plan may change, though. A journey that is…
New Delhi: The city has experienced a sharp spike in humidity and temperatures over the past two days as rain remains elusive, with the heat index or the ‘feels like’ temperature shooting up from 21 to 45 degrees Celsius.The heat index at 2.30pm Saturday stood at 45.1 degrees Celsius, while the actual temperature was 34.4…
The court rejected the argument that filing of the chargesheet and recording of the victim’s statement removed the need for the condition Mumbai: Reiterating that an accused’s right to earn a livelihood cannot supersede the need to protect a rape survivor from continuous physical proximity to the alleged perpetrator, a sessions court rejected a plea…
Motorists at an emission testing center in Rajajinagar Bengaluru: Vehicle owners in Karnataka will now have to pay more for obtaining a Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), with the state govt revising emission testing charges across all vehicle categories.The revised rates were notified by the transport department on Aug 13 following representations from operators of…
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that a mere pendency of a criminal case does not automatically require departmental disciplinary proceedings against a govt employee to be kept in abeyance till the disposal of the criminal case.“The purpose of departmental inquiry and of prosecution is two different and distinct aspects. The criminal prosecution is launched…
Mothukpalli Lakshmikanth Reddy Hyderabad: Gachibowli police arrested a 55-year-old real estate businessman for allegedly obtaining at least five Indian passports since 1997 under different names and dates of birth. The accused had travelled to 46 countries using the passports. The fraud came to light during scrutiny by US consulate staff when he applied for a…
Mapusa: Mapusa police station has been facing administrative and operational disruption due to a shortage of vehicles and a shutdown of its canteen, triggered by the redeployment of home guards to newly procured Police Control Room (PCR) vehicles.A source said the police department has purchased 600 four-wheelers to address the shortage across PCR units and…
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi chose his Independence Day address Saturday to give a strong indication of of his govt’s intent to revive the Constitution amendment bill to implement one-third reservation for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies, with a 50% jump in their overall strength from 2029, urging all political parties to ensure that…
You’ll need to be able to keep your hand steady today, particularly with moods and money. Venus is your planet of rule and is in the midst of a crisis as Saturn can make expenses seem heavier than normal. At one point, you’re paying your bills and then someone else asks to help and your…
