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'Transfer meant to harass me': MP HC Justice DV Ramana in farewell speech

Justice Ramana claimed he had submitted representations twice to the Supreme Court Collegium requesting a transfer, citing his wife's medical condition, but received no response

'Transfer meant to harass me': MP HC Justice DV Ramana in farewell speech
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 9:44 PM IST

Delhi's power demand peaks at 7,401 MW as scorching heat continues

The BSES discoms were prepared to handle the growing power demand in the city, aided by over 2,100 MW of green power during' summer months, he added

Delhi's power demand peaks at 7,401 MW as scorching heat continues
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 8:59 PM IST

At least 3 years' practice must to apply for judicial service exams: SC

SC says fresh law graduates can no longer apply directly for civil judge posts; 3-year practice rule restored for future judicial service recruitments from May 20

At least 3 years' practice must to apply for judicial service exams: SC
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 8:37 PM IST

Indian forces acted like surgeons during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the forces for surgical precision during Operation Sindoor, saying they struck at the root of terrorism while sparing civilian lives

Indian forces acted like surgeons during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Four injured, 6 dead in Maharastra's Kalyan as slab from building collapses

The slab of the fourth floor caved in around 2:15 PM, and the debris crashed through the lower floors of the Saptashrungi Building located in Mangalaragho Nagar area in Kalyan East

Four injured, 6 dead in Maharastra's Kalyan as slab from building collapses
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 8:27 PM IST

Delhi weather: Why IMD keeps predicting rain but the heat won't quit

Despite new satellites, powerful models and 150 years of legacy, IMD often still fails to tell us when it's going to rain

Delhi weather: Why IMD keeps predicting rain but the heat won't quit
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 7:37 PM IST

Ashoka University professor Mahmudabad sent to 14-day judicial custody

The professor was arrested over social media remarks on Operation Sindoor and women Army officers. A Sonipat court sent him to 14-day judicial custody

Ashoka University professor Mahmudabad sent to 14-day judicial custody
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 6:29 PM IST

MMRDA secures ₹1,500 cr loan from BoM for slum redevelopment project

The funding marks Phase 1 of MMRDA's Rs 8,498 crore SRA project to redevelop Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar into a planned residential zo

MMRDA secures ₹1,500 cr loan from BoM for slum redevelopment project
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 6:09 PM IST

FSSAI directs states to curb synthetic colouring, carbide use on fruits

FSSAI has asked states to inspect fruit mandis and storage units for illegal ripening agents like calcium carbide and unsafe colouring; violators to face legal action under FSS Act

FSSAI directs states to curb synthetic colouring, carbide use on fruits
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:53 PM IST

Delhi Cabinet approves Rs 30,000 subsidy for 3 kW solar panels on rooftops

The minister said the cabinet also approved the procurement of litter machines, anti-smog guns, mechanical road sweepers and water sprinklers as part of its pollution control measures

Delhi Cabinet approves Rs 30,000 subsidy for 3 kW solar panels on rooftops
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:46 PM IST

North East sea-road link via Myanmar back in focus as ties with Dhaka fray

India looks to fast-track a long-pending multimodal corridor to the North East via Myanmar, bypassing Bangladesh, amid rising regional tensions and shifting geopolitical equations

North East sea-road link via Myanmar back in focus as ties with Dhaka fray
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:41 PM IST

India's health models offer sustainable solutions for Global South: PM Modi

In his video message during the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, he highlighted this year's theme, 'One World for Health' and emphasized that it aligns with India's vision

India's health models offer sustainable solutions for Global South: PM Modi
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:37 PM IST

PM Modi chairs meeting to review progress of work in tourism sector

This comes following the terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which instilled fear among tourists

PM Modi chairs meeting to review progress of work in tourism sector
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:24 PM IST

Women's panels in India: Who appoints them, and what do they do?

Women's commissions are statutory bodies safeguarding rights, but how are their chairpersons chosen and what legal powers do these panels hold? Here's what you need to know

Women's panels in India: Who appoints them, and what do they do?
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Remembering Jayant Narlikar, astrophysicist who challenged Big Bang theory

Prof Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was best known for his pioneering contributions to cosmology and for advocating alternative models to the widely accepted Big Bang theory

Remembering Jayant Narlikar, astrophysicist who challenged Big Bang theory
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

Delhi govt cuts MLALAD fund to ₹5 crore from ₹15 crore per constituency

The annual MLALAD fund was previously set at ₹15 crore after a 2024 hike by the AAP-led govt. The BJP-led cabinet has now reduced it to ₹5 crore per MLA, effective FY26

Delhi govt cuts MLALAD fund to ₹5 crore from ₹15 crore per constituency
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 3:40 PM IST

ED probes travel firm over suspected links in Mahadev betting app case

The company has issued a statement denying the allegations, describing them as unfounded and without merit

ED probes travel firm over suspected links in Mahadev betting app case
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Who is Renu Bhatia, Haryana panel chief in Ashoka University row?

From Doordarshan anchor to Haryana Women's Panel chair, Renu Bhatia is in the news for her complaint against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad

Who is Renu Bhatia, Haryana panel chief in Ashoka University row?
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 3:30 PM IST

Hundreds stranded on Kailash Yatra after landslide in Uttarakhand

A Border Roads Organisation team is working to clear debris and restore access after a major landslide blocked the Adi Kailash route in Pithoragarh

Hundreds stranded on Kailash Yatra after landslide in Uttarakhand
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 3:25 PM IST

Jal Jeevan Mission under lens: Govt to send 100 nodal teams for inspection

After funding cuts and rising cost concerns, 100 nodal officer teams will inspect ₹1.5 trillion worth of Jal Jeevan Mission projects across 135 districts

Jal Jeevan Mission under lens: Govt to send 100 nodal teams for inspection
Updated On : 20 May 2025 | 3:20 PM IST