SC heat on Mamata Government in ‘DA’ case

SC heat on Mamata Government in ‘DA’ case

Saturday, 17 May 2025 | Saugar Sengupta | Kolkata

In a yet another judicial setback for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee her Government has been directed by the Supreme Court to release 25 per cent of dearness allowance to the Bengal Government employees effecting in turn a huge relief for them. The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Trinamool Congress government...

Cargo vessel sinks off Mangaluru, six rescued

Saturday, 17 May 2025 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Indian Coast Guard(ICG)has rescued six crew members of a cargo vessel that sank about 60 nautical miles off Mangaluru on its way to Lakshadweep, officials said on Friday. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) also shared on social media photographs of its ship ‘Vikram’, which was on patrol and diverted for...

India contributing to climate action: Bhupender Yadav

Saturday, 17 May 2025 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

India is deeply committed to contributing to climate action with the urgency it demands, despite its minimal role in the climate crisis, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Friday. Addressing the first edition of ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’, a global dialogue on climate change and its impact on mountainous regions, the minister...

CJI chides SCBA for not holding Justice Bela Trivedi farewell

Saturday, 17 May 2025 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Friday deprecated the decision of the Supreme Court Bar Association of not holding the usual farewell ceremony for retiring judge Justice Bela M Trivedi. “I must deprecate openly, because I believe in speaking plainly. The association (SCBA) ought not to have been such...

Congress has no future: BJP taunts party

Saturday, 17 May 2025 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The BJP took a swipe at the Congress on Friday over its leader P Chidambaram’s remarks on the INDIA bloc, saying even Rahul Gandhi’s “close aides” know that the party has no future. Chidambaram voiced concerns over the INDIA bloc on Thursday, saying he was not sure if the opposition alliance...

Gwalior wins 9 medals in Asian Championship

Saturday, 17 May 2025 | PNS | Gwalior

All Asia Arm Wrestling Championship 2025 was organized in the country's capital New Delhi from 4 to 11 May 2025. In this competition, players of Gwalior based Arm Wrestling Academy performed brilliantly and won 9 medals. 20 countries participated in this international competition, which mainly included participants from countries like...

Smuggling racket busted in Punjab jail

Friday, 16 May 2025 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

In a shocking breach of prison security that has sent shockwaves through the state’s law enforcement apparatus, the Punjab Police on Wednesday busted a meticulously-run smuggling racket operating from inside Sangrur jail — unmasking the rot festering within the very walls meant to contain crime. The operation led to the...

In IPL style, UP launches Jail Premier League to rehabilitate prisoners

Friday, 16 May 2025 | Biswajeet Banerjee | Mathura

In a first-of-its-kind initiative modeled on the Indian Premier League (IPL), Uttar Pradesh has launched the “Jail Premier League” (JPL) to promote physical fitness, reduce mental stress and channel the hidden talents of prison inmates. The inaugural edition kicked off at the Mathura district jail, where inmates took to the...

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