SC upholds hanging as India’s execution method, turns down plea for ‘less painful’ alternatives
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta considered pleas challenging execution by hanging on the ground that the method causes pain and sought consideration of alternatives that could ensure a more humane and dignified execution.
Recruitment in Uttar Pradesh: Fair Hiring v/s Parchi-Kharchi Ka Khel
The biggest tragedy of the Akhilesh Yadav tenure was that talent was often overshadowed by recommendations. The interview system, which was theoretically designed to assess a candidate’s personality and suitability, became, in practice, a tool to favour preferred candidates by awarding arbitrary mar
Cop fired AK-47 after being trapped by crowd during NEET protest, no one hurt, Bihar govt informs SC
Bihar told SC a cop fired 4 AK-47 rounds in air during Siwan student protest. No one was hurt. The state admitted it was wrong. The constable was suspended.
‘Don’t play delay tactics with us’: CJP’s Saurav Das warns govt over FIRs against students
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das has warned the central government against delaying action on FIRs against students, demanding their immediate quashing. Check out his latest reaction.
CJP ‘School Thik Karo’ Campaign: Abhijeet Dipke-led protest leads to Principal’s removal in Maharashtra; details here
Dipke claimed that the now-removed principal used to arrive at the school in n intoxicated state. The protest led by the CJP had the core demand for his removal.
PM CARES Fund Row: Govt defends Rs 8,452 crore reserve as ’emergency preparedness’ as Opposition questions utilisation
Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned the PM CARES fund’s low utilisation, while the government defended the Rs 8,452-crore corpus as a reserve for emergency preparedness.
BJP to celebrate PM Modi’s 25 years in public service: From blood donation to community service, here’s what’s planned
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years in public service, the BJP is set to launch a nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Mahotsav’. Know more about the programmes that will be organised in the event.
India’s election system globally credible, robust: MEA after Trump’s voter ID praise
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that he had no specific comment on Trump’s remarks but emphasised the established credibility of India’s electoral system.
Tukaram Mundhe sends stern message to Bollywood stars over surrogate ads: ‘Nobody will be spared’
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has issued a fresh warning to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate advertising. Here’s what he said.
Ahmedabad ‘Boss Scam’ Explained: How cybercrime network linked to Pakistan, China operated
Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anupam Singh Gehlot addressed a press conference and revealed the accused had been operating for the past 4 to 5 years. The investigation revealed that the scale of the scam is massive, with 251 complaints already registered.