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The Delhi High Court on Monday remarked that the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the arm
The Delhi High Court on Monday remarked that the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces was devised by the experts from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. A Bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad made the remarks as it questioned whether courts should interfere in such matters. The hearing will continue today.
The Kerala High Court will hold a special sitting on December 15 to consider the anticipatory bail pleas of former police officials who were grilled by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the ISRO frame-up case.
As External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar prepares to chair a UN Security Council meeting on terrorism on Thursday, Pakistan said it is distributing a new “dossier” on terrorism to UNSC members that alleges Indian agencies were involved in “masterminding” a 2021 blast near Hafiz Saeed’s home in Lahore.
Supreme Court is all set to hear today the plea of CBI challenging the August 23 order of the Bombay High Court by which Mainak Mehta, brother in-law of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is an accused in the PNB fraud case, was allowed to travel to Hong Kong and stay there for three months.
A Parliamentary panel will take up the issue of congestion at Delhi airport with the CEO of airport operator DIAL on December 15 amid passengers facing long waiting hours, according to the committee’s Chairman Vijayasai Reddy. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture will be holding the meeting with Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, the CEO of the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a depression over East-central and adjoining Southeast Arabian Sea which is likely to intensify further into a deep depression by Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the fishermen have been advised not to venture into Lakshadweep Area till today morning.
The government will sell up to 5% stake in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) through an offer for sale (OFS) on the exchanges on Thursday and Friday. Up to 4,00,00,000 shares will be offered in the OFS, and the floor price for the same has been fixed at Rs 680 a share.
Australia imposes sanctions and travel bans on Taliban officials over human rights abuses against women and girls in Afghanistan.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet for a third day to advance a security framework amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
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Twenty-three individuals arrested in India Gate protest face serious charges, including assault on police and obscenity against female officers.
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged fire along their border, with no casualties reported amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
Honduran candidate Salvador Nasralla alleges fraud in presidential vote as rival Nasry Asfura narrowly takes the lead amid controversy.
Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha celebrates its 80th anniversary, highlighting culture's role in identity and community preservation.
Migrant voters in Kerala are increasingly participating in local body polls, shaping their communities and electoral landscape.
Trump commends Congo and Rwanda for signing a U.S.-mediated peace deal, aiming to resolve ongoing regional conflicts and enhance economic ties.
The 2026 World Cup draw reveals group placements as the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize is awarded to Trump in Washington, D.C.
Party leaders discuss development and welfare initiatives in Kozhikode ahead of local body elections, highlighting diverse political visions.
Debutant Beena Divakaran faces veteran candidates in the Ponnurunni East election, aiming to maintain LDF's long-standing dominance.
India and Russia sign agreements to facilitate the safe mobility of semi-skilled workers in response to labor demands.