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22 Aug

Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra Faces Growing Resignation Demands Over Prolonged Tenure

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is facing escalating pressure to step down from his post after occupying the apex regulatory office for more than a decade. The controversy has reached the Supreme Court through a petition filed by advocate Yogamaya MG, challenging Mishra’s extended leadership and seeking an independent judicial inquiry into the administrative and financial affairs of the statutory regulatory body governing legal practice and legal education in India. The legal challenge argues that the leadership of a national institution representing the country's legal fraternity should not remain concentrated within a single…

22 Aug

PM Modi Interacts with Newly Appointed BJP National Office-Bearers in New Delhi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the newly constituted team of Bharatiya Janata Party national office-bearers in New Delhi on Saturday, emphasizing that organizational deliberations bring fresh ideas and perspectives essential for reinforcing the party's foundation and deepening its public outreach. The meeting marked the first comprehensive interaction between the Prime Minister, party president Nitin Nabin, and the revamped organizational committee announced on August 17. The high-level session, hosted at the BJP national headquarters, was attended by members of the newly appointed team, select outgoing national executive members, and several state unit chiefs. Sharing his reflections…

22 Aug

Five Killed, Several Injured as Bus Ploughs into Roadside Gathering in Bihar’s West Champaran

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West Champaran (Gurpreet Singh): At least five men lost their lives and several others sustained injuries, including one critically, after a speeding passenger bus ploughed into a crowd attending a roadside cultural programme in Bihar’s West Champaran district late Friday night. The fatal accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. along Lauriya Marg in Parau Tola, falling under the jurisdiction of the Lauriya police station, where residents had gathered to celebrate the Chhathi ceremony of a newborn girl. According to Narkatiyaganj Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ajay Prakash Singh, the Bettiah-bound private bus, which was travelling from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, swerved to avert…

22 Aug

Tamil Nadu Places Order for 1.28 Lakh Gold Rings Under Newborn Welfare Scheme

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Chennai (Rajeev Sharma): The Tamil Nadu government has placed orders for nearly 1.28 lakh gold rings under its newly announced welfare programme for babies born in government hospitals, with the first phase estimated to cost around ₹220 crore. The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) has awarded the supply contract to two major jewellery companies, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers. The allocation has been divided in a 70:30 ratio, with Joyalukkas responsible for 89,949 rings and Kalyan Jewellers supplying the remaining 38,550. The first batch comprises 1,28,499 rings made of 22-carat gold. Each ring is expected to contain approximately one gram…

22 Aug

CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das Moves Delhi High Court with ₹2-Crore Privacy Lawsuit Against Abhijit Iyer Mitra and Media Portals

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das has approached the Delhi High Court, instituting a ₹2-crore civil suit against political commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra and several media organizations for allegedly breaching his privacy. The legal action contends that the defendants unlawfully broadcast his residential address and other confidential details into the public domain, exposing him and his family to potential threats. The lawsuit names Mitra alongside a legal news portal, a digital media outlet, and social media accounts linked to another publication. According to the petition, Das has resided in a rented residence in Greater Kailash since…

21 Aug

President Murmu Congratulates Bangladesh’s New President Alamgir, Calls for Stronger Bilateral Ties

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming office as the President of Bangladesh on Friday, expressing optimism that his extensive political leadership and public service experience would guide a successful tenure. Emphasizing the deep-rooted cultural ties, shared history, and mutual sacrifices between the neighbouring nations, Murmu reaffirmed India’s commitment to expanding cooperation across energy, technology, connectivity, healthcare, and education. The congratulatory message comes amid diplomatic deliberations between New Delhi and Dhaka regarding a proposed visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, which remains unconfirmed as both governments address outstanding bilateral matters. Rashtrapati Bhavan…

21 Aug

AAP Expresses Concern Over Rising Swine Flu Cases in Delhi, Urges Public Awareness Drive

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in swine flu infections across the National Capital, urging the Delhi administration to proactively launch public awareness campaigns and ramp up medical preparedness to contain the spread. AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that a large number of residents, particularly school-going children, are experiencing high-grade fever, severe cough, and acute flu-like symptoms. Highlighting the contagious nature of the H1N1 virus, Bharadwaj noted that transmission within households is occurring rapidly and called for immediate steps to ensure the adequate availability of essential medicines across…

21 Aug

Supreme Court Cuts Mandatory Bar Practice for Judicial Services to One Year

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Friday modified its May 2025 verdict, reducing the mandatory legal practice requirement for prospective candidates from three years to one year for entry-level judicial service examinations. Delivered in a 2:1 split verdict by a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice A.G. Masih, and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, the judgment establishes a modified framework combining limited prior courtroom practice with post-selection institutional training and supervised clerkships. Under the ruling, candidates appearing for examinations notified between May 20, 2025, and March 31, 2027, have been granted a full…

21 Aug

BJP Appoints Union Minister C.R. Patil as Punjab Election In-Charge Ahead of 2027 Polls

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Union Jal Shakti Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader C.R. Patil has been appointed as the party’s election in-charge for Punjab ahead of the 2027 state legislative assembly elections. Following his appointment, Patil has stepped up strategic consultations and organizational meetings to strengthen the party's operational apparatus and assess ground-level political dynamics across the state. Known for his extensive organizational background and election-management experience, Patil is expected to play a central role in shaping the party’s campaign strategy and expanding its grassroots presence. The appointment comes as the BJP prepares to contest the upcoming Punjab…

21 Aug

Delhi Police Register FIR Over Student’s Pellet Injuries After Rahul Gandhi Stages Seven-Hour Sit-In

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Police on Friday evening registered a First Information Report under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi staged a seven-hour sit-in at the Parliament Street police station. Gandhi had accompanied 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab and his mother, demanding police action regarding severe pellet-gun injuries Lochab allegedly suffered during a student demonstration on July 20. The standoff began around 11:30 a.m. when initial attempts to file the complaint at Mandir Marg police station were turned down, prompting Gandhi and the victim’s family to meet senior…