SG argues privacy trumps RTI in PM degree case
The Delhi University (DU) on Thursday said that it has no reservations in showing the degree of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Delhi High Court (HC), but will not expose it to the scrutiny of strangers. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the university, said the order of the...
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Freebies puncture DTC finances
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Where faith, tradition fuse: Maha Kumbh ends on note of devotion
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‘Iranian warships on goodwill, training visit to Mumbai’
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BJP's releases ‘Sankalp Patra' for Municipal elections in Gurugram
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Two days to complete rescue: Telangana Minister
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UP cops get 10-yr term in woman officer murder case
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ED attaches land worth Rs 8 Crore linked to drug trafficking
27 February 2025 | Pioneer News Service
Punjab Government alleges CBSE dropped Punjabi from Class 10 exam
The Punjab government on Wednesday alleged that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had dropped Punjabi from the list of subjects for the Class 10 Board exams in the new draft norms while the Board officials maintained that the list was only indicative and no subjects would be dropped. The...
Saints ensured respectable place for women in society, says Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said saints in India have ensured a respectable place for women in the society and the country is now moving "from women-development to women-led development". "The contemporary spiritual leaders could play an important role in building a self-reliant, harmonious and environment-friendly India," Murmu said addressing a...
Congress backs Kerala ASHA workers protests, seeks fair wages and benefits
Protests by a section of ASHA workers in Kerala, demanding a hike in honorarium and other benefits, are set to become a political showdown as the Congress announced on Wednesday that it is taking over the agitation against the CPI(M)-led LDF government. A section of accredited social health activist workers has...
GainBitcoin scam: CBI seizes cryptocurrencies worth Rs 23.94 Crore
The CBI has seized cryptocurrencies worth more than Rs 23.94 Crore during its two-day countrywide search operation in the GainBitcoin scam case that concluded on Wednesday, officials said. The central probe agency has also seized multiple hardware crypto wallets, 121 documents, 34 laptops and hard disks, 12 mobile phones and multiple...
Government spent Rs 400 Crore in 10 years to contest court cases
The Government has spent more than Rs 400 Crore to contest court cases during the past 10 years, official data showed. The Central Government’s Rs 66 Crore expenditure on litigations in the 2023-24 financial year was over Rs 9 Crore higher than the previous fiscal. The amount incurred on litigations has...
Shivakumar seeks Centre’s stance on Mekedatu reservoir
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday asked the Centre to spell out its stand on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the Cauvery River in the state. Shivakumar, who holds the Water Resources portfolio, said he raised the issue of Mekedatu with Union Minister C R Patil and...
CBSE allows schools to set up branches under new rule
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has relaxed affiliation norms for its schools, allowing them to set up branch schools under the same name and affiliation number, according to officials. However, both schools will be required to have separate set of resources in terms of physical and academic infrastructure. There...
