10% quota: SC to examine Centre’s decision
The Supreme Court today decided to examine the Centre’s decision to grant 10 percent reservation in jobs and education to poor candidates belonging to general category. Continue Reading
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Snooping case: SC gives Centre six weeks to reply
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system and sought a response within six weeks. Continue Reading
Historic Quota Bill passes Rajya Sabha test
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Constitution Amendment Bill 2019 to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and educational institutions to the economically weaker sections in the general category. Continue Reading
Cauvery, Rafale row hit Parliament proceedings
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan was again forced to adjourn the House till 2 pm today amid continuous protests by opposition parties over various issues including the Rafale deal and Cauvery issues. Continue Reading
RBI to soon release new Rs 20 bank note
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon introduce a new Rs 20 currency note with additional features, according to a document of the central bank. Continue Reading
Vajpayee’s memorial to be inaugurated tomorrow
A memorial of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be dedicated to the nation on his birth anniversary Tuesday at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal here. Continue Reading
Pilot appeals to supporters in Rajasthan to maintain peace
Amid delay in the announcement of a chief minister for Rajasthan, state Congress chief Sachin Pilot on Thursday said he has full faith in the Congress leadership and made a fervent appeal to his party workers to maintain peace and ensure discipline. Continue Reading
Polls in 5 States: What will be the fate?
The electoral fate of over 8,500 candidates of five States which went to polls recently is sealed in over 1.74 lakh EVMs which will be opened Tuesday. Continue Reading
Vijay Mallya ready to return 100% of public money
Fugitive liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya today said his extradition from the UK to India will take its own legal course, while offering to pay back 100 per cent of ‘public money’. Continue Reading
Indian govt legalises gold idol export
The government has allowed export of gold idols of eight carats and up to 24 carats with certain conditions, according to a notification of the commerce ministry. Continue Reading