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Protests over SIR NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday agreed to Trinamool Congress’s request for a meeting with the poll body, against the backdrop of the party attributing the recent suicides and deaths of booth level officers (BLOs) to “workload” arising out of the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) in the state, reports Bharti Jain.Responding to the request from TMC MP Derek O’Brien for an appointment to a 10-member delegation of party MPs, the commission, in a letter addressed to party chairperson Mamata Banerjee and copied to Derek, invited the delegation – though a truncated one, comprising the TMC’s ‘authorised representative’ and four other members – for a meeting at 11 am on Friday (Nov 28).Mamata had Monday written to EC expressing concerns over the proposed hiring of 1,000 data entry operators by the West Bengal chief electoral officer and the EC proposal to set up polling stations in private housing complexes.EC, in its reply Tuesday, said it welcomes regular interaction with political parties and sought names of the five members for the TMC delegation. The reduced strength of the delegation was, however, questioned by national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who asked why EC was scared to face 10 MPs. He even dared EC to telecast the meeting live.Derek, meanwhile, wrote to EC again Tuesday, reiterating the 10 names for the delegation. Interestingly, the ‘authorised representatives’ of the party – who, as per EC records, are Lok Sabha MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kakoli Dastidar – do not figure on this list of 10.Sources in EC said as per the rule, only the party president or “authorised party representatives” declared to the commission can nominate members of their party’s delegation for a meeting with EC. Commission sources said it may write back to Derek pointing out this norm and request that the communication naming members of the delegation be sent to it by either Trinamool chairperson Mamata or its two ‘authorised representatives’, as per EC records.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123PhotostoriesBollywood actresses whose film style moments still inspire iconic fashion trends today5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardens123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Protests over SIR NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday agreed to Trinamool Congress’s request for a meeting with the poll body, against the backdrop of the party attributing the recent suicides and deaths of booth level officers (BLOs) to “workload” arising out of the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) in the state, reports Bharti Jain.Responding to the request from TMC MP Derek O’Brien for an appointment to a 10-member delegation of party MPs, the commission, in a letter addressed to party chairperson Mamata Banerjee and copied to Derek, invited the delegation – though a truncated one, comprising the TMC’s ‘authorised representative’ and four other members – for a meeting at 11 am on Friday (Nov 28).Mamata had Monday written to EC expressing concerns over the proposed hiring of 1,000 data entry operators by the West Bengal chief electoral officer and the EC proposal to set up polling stations in private housing complexes.EC, in its reply Tuesday, said it welcomes regular interaction with political parties and sought names of the five members for the TMC delegation. The reduced strength of the delegation was, however, questioned by national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who asked why EC was scared to face 10 MPs. He even dared EC to telecast the meeting live.Derek, meanwhile, wrote to EC again Tuesday, reiterating the 10 names for the delegation. Interestingly, the ‘authorised representatives’ of the party – who, as per EC records, are Lok Sabha MPs Abhishek Banerjee and Kakoli Dastidar – do not figure on this list of 10.Sources in EC said as per the rule, only the party president or “authorised party representatives” declared to the commission can nominate members of their party’s delegation for a meeting with EC. Commission sources said it may write back to Derek pointing out this norm and request that the communication naming members of the delegation be sent to it by either Trinamool chairperson Mamata or its two ‘authorised representatives’, as per EC records.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123PhotostoriesBollywood actresses whose film style moments still inspire iconic fashion trends today5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardens123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday agreed to Trinamool Congress’s request for a meeting with the poll body, against the backdrop of the party attributing the recent suicides and deaths of booth level officers (BLOs) to “workload” arising out of the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) in the state, reports Bharti Jain.Responding to the…

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Girija Oak opens up on overnight fame, ‘national crush’ tag and disturbing DMs, ‘Someone even asked my rate, ek ghanta bitaane ki keemat kya hai’

Girija Oak opens up on overnight fame, ‘national crush’ tag and disturbing DMs, ‘Someone even asked my rate, ek ghanta bitaane ki keemat kya hai’

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Marathi actress Girija Oak, who recently won hearts with her simplicity, blue saree look and candid conversations on personal experiences, has finally opened up about the whirlwind of sudden fame. In a new interview, the actress spoke about becoming an overnight internet favourite, how her family reacted, and the troubling side effects of viral popularity….

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Heart Health: This simple activity can reduce stress and boost heart health, and requires no effort! |

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Humming is often viewed as one of the simplest activities that we indulge in, often unconsciously, sometimes humming a tune, or just softly buzzing to ourselves. This modest behavior does a lot more than just killing time. Recent scientific research shows that humming can actually unleash potent health benefits by increasing the production of nitric…

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Maoist military brass calls for fight to finish, day after seeking truce

Maoist military brass calls for fight to finish, day after seeking truce

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NAGPUR: A day after the banned CPI (Maoist) sought a three-month pause in anti-Naxalite operations to allow its dispersed cadres to surrender and join govt rehabilitation schemes, the group’s Central Military Commission issued a sharp contradictory message, urging cadres to observe People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Week from December 2 to 8 with “revolutionary fervour”…

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Row Deepens As Beijing Insists It Does Not Recognise State NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and this is a self-evident fact, asserted Indian govt as China reiterated its claim over the northeast Indian state following controversy over the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai airport.No amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality, said the ministry of extrenal affairs (MEA) in a statement on Tuesday. “The issue of the detention has been taken up strongly with the Chinese side. Chinese authorities have still not been able to explain their actions, which are in violation of several conventions governing international air travel,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, adding that the action by Chinese also violated their own regulations that allow visa-free transit up to 24 hours for nationals of all countries.The ministry was responding to the Chinese foreign ministry’s remarks on the “arbitrary” detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh, who was holding a valid passport and was transiting through Shanghai International Airport on her onward travel to Japan.Denying that the woman was detained or harassed, the Chinese foreign ministry had earlier said border checks on people entering and exiting a country and carrying out law enforcement according to the “specific situation of the entry or exit is the usual practice” of border enforcement authorities of countries.Law enforcement was impartial and non-abusive: China | page 14India on Monday lodged a strong protest with China for the treatment meted out to the Indian.”Zangnan is China’s territory. The Chinese side has never recognized the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ illegally set up by India,” said the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. “China’s border inspection authorities carried out checks in accordance with laws and regulations, the law enforcement was impartial and non-abusive, the lawful rights and interests of the person concerned were fully protected, no compulsory measures were taken on her, and there was no so-called detaining or harassing,” he added.According to Beijing, the airline provided resting facilities and meals to the woman who was transiting in China. In its protest, India had stressed that the passenger was detained on ludicrous grounds as Arunachal was Indian territory and its residents were perfectly entitled to hold Indian passports. Govt also emphasised that at a time when both sides were working on restoring normalcy, actions like this introduced unnecessary obstructions to the process.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123PhotostoriesBollywood actresses whose film style moments still inspire iconic fashion trends today5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardens123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

Row Deepens As Beijing Insists It Does Not Recognise State NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and this is a self-evident fact, asserted Indian govt as China reiterated its claim over the northeast Indian state following controversy over the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai airport.No amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality, said the ministry of extrenal affairs (MEA) in a statement on Tuesday. “The issue of the detention has been taken up strongly with the Chinese side. Chinese authorities have still not been able to explain their actions, which are in violation of several conventions governing international air travel,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, adding that the action by Chinese also violated their own regulations that allow visa-free transit up to 24 hours for nationals of all countries.The ministry was responding to the Chinese foreign ministry’s remarks on the “arbitrary” detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh, who was holding a valid passport and was transiting through Shanghai International Airport on her onward travel to Japan.Denying that the woman was detained or harassed, the Chinese foreign ministry had earlier said border checks on people entering and exiting a country and carrying out law enforcement according to the “specific situation of the entry or exit is the usual practice” of border enforcement authorities of countries.Law enforcement was impartial and non-abusive: China | page 14India on Monday lodged a strong protest with China for the treatment meted out to the Indian.”Zangnan is China’s territory. The Chinese side has never recognized the so-called ‘Arunachal Pradesh’ illegally set up by India,” said the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. “China’s border inspection authorities carried out checks in accordance with laws and regulations, the law enforcement was impartial and non-abusive, the lawful rights and interests of the person concerned were fully protected, no compulsory measures were taken on her, and there was no so-called detaining or harassing,” he added.According to Beijing, the airline provided resting facilities and meals to the woman who was transiting in China. In its protest, India had stressed that the passenger was detained on ludicrous grounds as Arunachal was Indian territory and its residents were perfectly entitled to hold Indian passports. Govt also emphasised that at a time when both sides were working on restoring normalcy, actions like this introduced unnecessary obstructions to the process.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123PhotostoriesBollywood actresses whose film style moments still inspire iconic fashion trends today5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardens123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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NEW DELHI: Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and this is a self-evident fact, asserted Indian govt as China reiterated its claim over the northeast Indian state following controversy over the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai airport.No amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change…

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday said it may not interfere with the December 2 polling in 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats of Maharashtra but cautioned it would set aside elections in those constituencies where reservation exceeded 50% after the state EC said the limit is breached in several civic bodies, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. Petitioners through senior advocates Vikas Singh and Narender Hooda alleged 50% limit is breached in 57 civic bodies. This made the bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ask senior advocate Balbir Singh, appearing for SEC, to furnish details by Friday.SC sought by Friday details of the 57 civic bodies where the 50% quota limit is breached and also the percentage of OBC quota in those municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The SEC said the poll schedule for 32 zila parishads and 20 municipal corporations has not yet been finalised.SEC said if Banthia commission recommendations are to be followed, then the delimitation and prescription of reservation as per the percentage of backward and tribal population would be required to be worked out afresh for each civic body, which will take considerable time. The SC had directed the civic body polls, which have not been held for a considerable period, to be held based on reservation in vogue prior to the Banthia report.Appearing for the Maharashtra govt, solicitor general Tushar Mehta said discussions are going on to harmonise the reservations to the extent possible and sought two days’ time to get back with response to the court.CJI Kant-led bench said, “Ultimately if we find that reservation exceeds 50%, we will set it aside as it is constitutionally impermissible. The completion of the election process will not impede SC from striking down the elections if it violated the binding norms laid by constitution benches of the court.”Both SG and senior advocates Indira Jaising and Shekhar Naphade said the reservation has exceeded in civic bodies in five districts where an overwhelming majority of the population are tribals. “Should their representation be limited because of the 50% ceiling,” asked Jaising. The bench said it wanted to understand the OBC, tribal and SC population in the civic bodies going to election on Dec 2. “The reservations need to be balanced while ensuring respectable representation to all the communities,” it said.CJI Kant & Justice Bagchi said, “We will allow the SEC to hold the polls but try to iron out some creases. We will hear the main issue in Feb. If we find some grey areas, then we would not hesitate to refer it to a larger bench for adjudication of the issue of reservation in civic bodies.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123PhotostoriesBollywood actresses whose film style moments still inspire iconic fashion trends today5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardens123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday said it may not interfere with the December 2 polling in 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats of Maharashtra but cautioned it would set aside elections in those constituencies where reservation exceeded 50% after the state EC said the limit is breached in several civic bodies, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. Petitioners through senior advocates Vikas Singh and Narender Hooda alleged 50% limit is breached in 57 civic bodies. This made the bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ask senior advocate Balbir Singh, appearing for SEC, to furnish details by Friday.SC sought by Friday details of the 57 civic bodies where the 50% quota limit is breached and also the percentage of OBC quota in those municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The SEC said the poll schedule for 32 zila parishads and 20 municipal corporations has not yet been finalised.SEC said if Banthia commission recommendations are to be followed, then the delimitation and prescription of reservation as per the percentage of backward and tribal population would be required to be worked out afresh for each civic body, which will take considerable time. The SC had directed the civic body polls, which have not been held for a considerable period, to be held based on reservation in vogue prior to the Banthia report.Appearing for the Maharashtra govt, solicitor general Tushar Mehta said discussions are going on to harmonise the reservations to the extent possible and sought two days’ time to get back with response to the court.CJI Kant-led bench said, “Ultimately if we find that reservation exceeds 50%, we will set it aside as it is constitutionally impermissible. The completion of the election process will not impede SC from striking down the elections if it violated the binding norms laid by constitution benches of the court.”Both SG and senior advocates Indira Jaising and Shekhar Naphade said the reservation has exceeded in civic bodies in five districts where an overwhelming majority of the population are tribals. “Should their representation be limited because of the 50% ceiling,” asked Jaising. The bench said it wanted to understand the OBC, tribal and SC population in the civic bodies going to election on Dec 2. “The reservations need to be balanced while ensuring respectable representation to all the communities,” it said.CJI Kant & Justice Bagchi said, “We will allow the SEC to hold the polls but try to iron out some creases. We will hear the main issue in Feb. If we find some grey areas, then we would not hesitate to refer it to a larger bench for adjudication of the issue of reservation in civic bodies.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123PhotostoriesBollywood actresses whose film style moments still inspire iconic fashion trends today5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardens123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday said it may not interfere with the December 2 polling in 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats of Maharashtra but cautioned it would set aside elections in those constituencies where reservation exceeded 50% after the state EC said the limit is breached in several civic bodies, reports Dhananjay…

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James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is shaping up to be one of the biggest Hollywood releases India has ever seen. With the clock ticking down to the film’s December release, Sacnilk reports that the film has already captured the attention of its Indian fanbased wth 1.2 million people already marking their interest across ticketing…

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Joel Embiid is not playing tonight (Image via NBA) The Philadelphia 76ers will be short-handed once more as they get ready to play the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. The outcome of this Eastern Conference game could be significantly impacted by the serious injury issues that both teams are facing. However, because of the care…

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PM Modi at Ram Temple ceremony AYODHYA: Hoisting a ‘dharm dhwaj’ (religious flag) atop the Ram temple to declare the completion of the shrine construction, PM Modi said on Tuesday that “centuries-old wounds are healing, long-standing pain is finding closure, and a centuries-old resolve is finally being fulfilled”. “Today marks the culmination of a 500-year-long yajna, a yajna that remained steadfast in faith and unwavering in belief,” the PM said, recalling the decades-long struggle for the construction of the temple. Modi said if India has to progress, it has to take pride in its heritage and shed its mentality of slavery, setting a target of doing so in the next 10 years. “Today, Ayodhya witnesses a historic turning point in India’s cultural consciousness,” he said.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. From railways and aviation to defence, infrastructure, social development and various other diverse beats, his reportage reflects depth. His work has earned him the Times Scribe Award four times.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123Photostories5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screen123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

PM Modi at Ram Temple ceremony AYODHYA: Hoisting a ‘dharm dhwaj’ (religious flag) atop the Ram temple to declare the completion of the shrine construction, PM Modi said on Tuesday that “centuries-old wounds are healing, long-standing pain is finding closure, and a centuries-old resolve is finally being fulfilled”. “Today marks the culmination of a 500-year-long yajna, a yajna that remained steadfast in faith and unwavering in belief,” the PM said, recalling the decades-long struggle for the construction of the temple. Modi said if India has to progress, it has to take pride in its heritage and shed its mentality of slavery, setting a target of doing so in the next 10 years. “Today, Ayodhya witnesses a historic turning point in India’s cultural consciousness,” he said.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. From railways and aviation to defence, infrastructure, social development and various other diverse beats, his reportage reflects depth. His work has earned him the Times Scribe Award four times.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal, Mann Pay Homage to Ninth Sikh Guru on 350th Martyrdom DayYogi Adityanath Uncovers The Dark Truth Of Mughal’S Tyranny On Shaheedi DiwasIndia Entering ‘Golden Era’ Of Defence Innovation And Self-Reliance: Rajnath Singh‘Until Brahmin Donates His Daughter’: IAS Officer’S Remark Sparks Row, Issues Clarification’A Nation That Never Bows to Terror, Operation Sindoor Shows New India’s Resolve, Says PM ModiChina Rejects Charge of Harassing Indian Woman in Shanghai, But Insists Claim Over Arunachal PradeshMamata Banerjee Warns BJP With Nation-Shaking Threat As SIR Battle Erupts In Bengal Ahead Of PollsAssam CM Calls Zubeen Garg’S Death ‘Plain Murder’, Drops Explosive RevelationDrone Show Pays Homage To Guru Tegh Bahadur In 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Event At Anandpur SahibRed Fort Attack May Derail Benjamin Netanyahu’s India Visit As Israeli Media Flags Safety Concerns123Photostories5 electric blue animals that seem to be painted with ocean water6 factors that are essential to balance blood sugar naturallyThe most viral MET Gala moments you almost forgot10 phrases your child should avoid saying and what to teach them insteadExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From opening up about her relationship with Kumar Sanu to calling Malti Chahar a ‘lesbian’; Kunickaa Sadanand breaks silence on her journey5 celebrity looks of the day that are setting major fashion goalsMrs. Gump’s most inspiring life lessons from Forrest Gump that still inspire generations8 modern-sounding baby boy names in Sanskrit and their meaningWinter-Friendly Fruits: 8 plants that thrives in cold-weather gardensFrom ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Kill Dil’: Moments when Ranveer Singh ruled action on screen123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJoel EmbiidAyesha CurryKevin DurantTrey BensonStefon DiggsMLB Trade RumorsKayla NicoleJaxson DartPatricia SouthallLos Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

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PM Modi at Ram Temple ceremony AYODHYA: Hoisting a ‘dharm dhwaj’ (religious flag) atop the Ram temple to declare the completion of the shrine construction, PM Modi said on Tuesday that “centuries-old wounds are healing, long-standing pain is finding closure, and a centuries-old resolve is finally being fulfilled”. “Today marks the culmination of a 500-year-long…

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