Top news of the day: Supreme Court upholds notification amending employees pension scheme as ‘legal and valid’; AAP announces former TV journalist Isudan Gadhvi as Gujarat CM candidate, and more
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Supreme Court upholds notification amending employees pension scheme as ‘legal and valid’
The judgment by a three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit came in an appeal filed by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation challenging decisions of the Kerala, Rajasthan and Delhi High Courts quashing the 2014 amendments on “determination of pensionable salary” under the Employees Pension Scheme (EPS) of 1995. The court held that the amendments to the pension scheme notified on August 22, 2014 would apply to the employees of “exempted establishments” in the list of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which number over 1300 companies and entities, in the same manner as for the staff of regular establishments.
AAP announces former TV journalist Isudan Gadhvi as its chief ministerial candidate
Delhi CM and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal announced TV journalist turned politician Isudan Gadhvi’s name as the party’s chief ministerial face for the Gujarat Assembly polls where AAP has turned its focus and challenge the ruling BJP in its strongest bastion. Mr. Gadhvi joined the AAP last year, taking a political plunge after quitting as editor of VTV, a local Gujarat news channel where his evening show Mahamanthan became a hugely popular news program in the state.
Morbi’s chief officer suspended days after bridge collapse incident
The Gujarat government has suspended Morbi Municipality’s chief officer Sandipsinh Zala in the wake of the bridge collapse incident that claimed 141 lives, a senior official said. “The State Urban Development Department has suspended Chief Officer of Morbi Municipality Sandipsinh Zala,” said Morbi District Collector G. T. Pandya. “Resident Additional Collector of Morbi has been given the additional charge of the Chief Officer until further orders,” he said.
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Final preparations for the International Theatre Festival of Kerala are underway, showcasing 23 diverse plays from January 25 to February 1.
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Students encouraged to embrace education rooted in the Constitution during the 906th birth anniversary of Sri Nijasharana Ambigara Chowdaiah.
The heat of the recently concluded local body elections spilled over into the first meeting of the newly elected council of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, as the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) questioned the propriety of the 20 councillors to whom the Kerala High Court had issued a notice regarding their oaths, participating in the council.
Karnataka High Court rules deceitful promise of marriage cannot criminalize failed relationships or disappointment in consensual affairs.
Minister Seethakka calls for humane solutions to stray dog issues, condemning inhumane killings and emphasizing legal management methods.
Cyberabad police register FIR at complainant's home in theft case, enhancing convenience for crime victims in Telangana.
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Parvatipuram MLA advocates for tribal student job training at Davos, securing assurances for skill development programs from officials.
‘Seeking help not sign of weakness, it reflects maturity and self awareness’
Taking a dig at Udupi District Congress unit for demanding action against Udupi Deputy Commissioner T K Swaroopa for flagging off the Paryaya procession by waving a saffron flag, Udupi District BJP President Kuthyar Naveen Shetty on Wednesday asked how many preparatory meetings had district in-charge Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar conducted ahead of the celebrations.
There is uncertainty about whether Palestine-themed films will make the cut at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, starting from January 29