A mother and son, working at a construction site, killed a contractor who allegedly attempted to rape the woman. While they faced legal consequences, their father, accused of years of abuse, allegedly raped their younger daughters. The horrific abuse surfaced when a younger son alerted neighbours, leading to the father’s arrest and the children’s rescue. Representative image NAGPUR: A 35-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son, while trying to fight off an alleged rape bid on the mother, ended up killing a contractor at the construction site where they were working in June. While the mother of four languished in prison, the children’s father, who had supposedly tormented the family for years, allegedly raped the couple’s minor daughters over three months.The horrific abuse came to light in Oct after the couple’s younger son (14) caught the father and sought help from a neighbour, who alerted a group of transgender people living nearby. Members of the transgender community allegedly stormed the accused’s residence, rescued the children, thrashed the father and handed him over to Wathoda Police. Cops arrested the father and booked him under Pocso Act. The survivors — aged between 9 and 12 — were sent to a govt shelter for rehabilitation and counselling.Married off at 14, the woman had fled from Delhi to Nagpur in Dec 2024 with her kids to escape years of domestic violence. Hoping for a fresh start, she and her elder son began working at a construction site in Kuhi area in June, police said.On the eighth day, the labour contractor allegedly dragged the woman to an isolated spot and tried to rape her. As she fought back, her son rushed to her aid. In the scuffle, the contractor was seriously injured and died later.The panic-stricken duo fled the scene but were caught. The woman was sent to Nagpur Central Jail while her son was shifted to an observation home for juvenile offenders.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

A mother and son, working at a construction site, killed a contractor who allegedly attempted to rape the woman. While they faced legal consequences, their father, accused of years of abuse, allegedly raped their younger daughters. The horrific abuse surfaced when a younger son alerted neighbours, leading to the father’s arrest and the children’s rescue. Representative image NAGPUR: A 35-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son, while trying to fight off an alleged rape bid on the mother, ended up killing a contractor at the construction site where they were working in June. While the mother of four languished in prison, the children’s father, who had supposedly tormented the family for years, allegedly raped the couple’s minor daughters over three months.The horrific abuse came to light in Oct after the couple’s younger son (14) caught the father and sought help from a neighbour, who alerted a group of transgender people living nearby. Members of the transgender community allegedly stormed the accused’s residence, rescued the children, thrashed the father and handed him over to Wathoda Police. Cops arrested the father and booked him under Pocso Act. The survivors — aged between 9 and 12 — were sent to a govt shelter for rehabilitation and counselling.Married off at 14, the woman had fled from Delhi to Nagpur in Dec 2024 with her kids to escape years of domestic violence. Hoping for a fresh start, she and her elder son began working at a construction site in Kuhi area in June, police said.On the eighth day, the labour contractor allegedly dragged the woman to an isolated spot and tried to rape her. As she fought back, her son rushed to her aid. In the scuffle, the contractor was seriously injured and died later.The panic-stricken duo fled the scene but were caught. The woman was sent to Nagpur Central Jail while her son was shifted to an observation home for juvenile offenders.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

NAGPUR: A 35-year-old woman and her 17-year-old son, while trying to fight off an alleged rape bid on the mother, ended up killing a contractor at the construction site where they were working in June. While the mother of four languished in prison, the children’s father, who had supposedly tormented the family for years, allegedly…

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Representative image CHANDIGARH: “The very essence of a welfare state is compromised when the instrumentalities of the state become a source of protracted litigation,” Punjab and Haryana HC observed recently, while reprimanding Punjab govt for its apathy in not absorbing a former worker of Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project for over three decades.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar ordered the state govt to pay within three months Rs 5 lakh compensation to the petitioner, nearly 80 now, noting that: “The state shoulders the profound responsibility of fostering justice and equity; it should be a catalyst for the resolution of disputes, not the cause of their proliferation.”Pulling up the state for ignoring binding directions issued in 1989 in an SC judgment in the ‘Mehanga Ram and others versus State of Punjab’ case and reaffirmed through Punjab advocate general’s 1995 undertaking before apex court, HC said forcing similarly situated employees to repeatedly litigate for identical relief was “the very definition of arbitrariness” barred under Constitution. “The principle that the state must act as a ‘model employer’ is not a mere platitude but a constitutional mandate that informs its dealings with its employees,” HC observed.About the AuthorAjay SuraAjay Sura is Senior Assistant Editor with The Times of India Chandigarh. He covers news concerning the State of Haryana, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Defence & Military Affairs. He likes to analyse political developments and decoding judicial pronouncements. His hobbies include travelling, mountaineering and trekking.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

Representative image CHANDIGARH: “The very essence of a welfare state is compromised when the instrumentalities of the state become a source of protracted litigation,” Punjab and Haryana HC observed recently, while reprimanding Punjab govt for its apathy in not absorbing a former worker of Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project for over three decades.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar ordered the state govt to pay within three months Rs 5 lakh compensation to the petitioner, nearly 80 now, noting that: “The state shoulders the profound responsibility of fostering justice and equity; it should be a catalyst for the resolution of disputes, not the cause of their proliferation.”Pulling up the state for ignoring binding directions issued in 1989 in an SC judgment in the ‘Mehanga Ram and others versus State of Punjab’ case and reaffirmed through Punjab advocate general’s 1995 undertaking before apex court, HC said forcing similarly situated employees to repeatedly litigate for identical relief was “the very definition of arbitrariness” barred under Constitution. “The principle that the state must act as a ‘model employer’ is not a mere platitude but a constitutional mandate that informs its dealings with its employees,” HC observed.About the AuthorAjay SuraAjay Sura is Senior Assistant Editor with The Times of India Chandigarh. He covers news concerning the State of Haryana, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Defence & Military Affairs. He likes to analyse political developments and decoding judicial pronouncements. His hobbies include travelling, mountaineering and trekking.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

CHANDIGARH: “The very essence of a welfare state is compromised when the instrumentalities of the state become a source of protracted litigation,” Punjab and Haryana HC observed recently, while reprimanding Punjab govt for its apathy in not absorbing a former worker of Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project for over three decades.Justice Harpreet Singh Brar ordered the…

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President Droupadi Murmu presents Lt Col C Dwarakesh with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday PUNE: A basketball match at a military station in 2014 was one of the last things Lt Col C Dwarakesh saw before an accident left him blind. He would spend the next eight months in hospital, healing and adjusting to life without eyesight while his mind envisioned new possibilities.On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 36-year-old with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities, recognising an Army career that even disability couldn’t cut short, and one that now includes a world record in para shooting.Lt Col Dwarakesh is the first officer of the Indian armed forces to continue in active service despite total blindness. It’s an achievement made possible by the derring-do of a young officer who never gave up on himself despite no precedent.“As an Army officer, I was trained to have conviction, courage, willpower and tenacity. But blindness is an impediment I couldn’t have prepared for,” Lt Col Dwarakesh told TOI from Delhi. “I overcame this hurdle through academics and technology, clearing multiple competitive exams along the way. I now research para sports, especially for people living with blindness. I converted my disability into a power and found ways to express the way those with vision do. This mindset has helped me reach new heights.”Supported by AI tools and assistive technology, Dwarakesh performs his responsibilities with the same proficiency and precision as his colleagues. In paralympic sports, he is a national champion in swimming and shooting, ranked world No. 3 in the 10m air rifle event. His most recent achievement was a world record score of 624.6 at the Shooting World Cup in the UAE this Oct. As part of the Indian para shooting team, he trains at Army Marksmanship Unit in Mahou.Dwarakesh, who joined the Army in 2009, terms the national award a “full-circle moment”. “I remember being granted commission by the President,” he said. “And to be receiving an award from the President 16 years later for something that redefined me, that’s quite something.”The officer, a native of TN, has also qualified for the UGC NET, making him one of the few visually impaired academicians in management, human resources, labour law, and sports research.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

President Droupadi Murmu presents Lt Col C Dwarakesh with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday PUNE: A basketball match at a military station in 2014 was one of the last things Lt Col C Dwarakesh saw before an accident left him blind. He would spend the next eight months in hospital, healing and adjusting to life without eyesight while his mind envisioned new possibilities.On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 36-year-old with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities, recognising an Army career that even disability couldn’t cut short, and one that now includes a world record in para shooting.Lt Col Dwarakesh is the first officer of the Indian armed forces to continue in active service despite total blindness. It’s an achievement made possible by the derring-do of a young officer who never gave up on himself despite no precedent.“As an Army officer, I was trained to have conviction, courage, willpower and tenacity. But blindness is an impediment I couldn’t have prepared for,” Lt Col Dwarakesh told TOI from Delhi. “I overcame this hurdle through academics and technology, clearing multiple competitive exams along the way. I now research para sports, especially for people living with blindness. I converted my disability into a power and found ways to express the way those with vision do. This mindset has helped me reach new heights.”Supported by AI tools and assistive technology, Dwarakesh performs his responsibilities with the same proficiency and precision as his colleagues. In paralympic sports, he is a national champion in swimming and shooting, ranked world No. 3 in the 10m air rifle event. His most recent achievement was a world record score of 624.6 at the Shooting World Cup in the UAE this Oct. As part of the Indian para shooting team, he trains at Army Marksmanship Unit in Mahou.Dwarakesh, who joined the Army in 2009, terms the national award a “full-circle moment”. “I remember being granted commission by the President,” he said. “And to be receiving an award from the President 16 years later for something that redefined me, that’s quite something.”The officer, a native of TN, has also qualified for the UGC NET, making him one of the few visually impaired academicians in management, human resources, labour law, and sports research.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

President Droupadi Murmu presents Lt Col C Dwarakesh with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday PUNE: A basketball match at a military station in 2014 was one of the last things Lt Col C Dwarakesh saw before an accident left him blind. He would spend the next eight months in hospital, healing…

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Calcutta high court KOLKATA: Calcutta high court Wednesday decided against scrapping the recruitment of 32,000 teachers for state-run primary schools, setting aside the order of Justice Abhijit Ganguly, who has since become a BJP MP, report Subrata Chattoraj & Poulami Roy.In 2023, Justice Ganguly, while cancelling the appointments based on 2014 Teacher Eligibility Test, said the jobs were “actually sold”. A larger bench had stayed the order.HC said it was setting aside the order because the “conclusion by the investigating authority (CBI) would not reveal that the appointed candidates were involved in any corrupt practices”.Allegation of fraud in entire selection process not sustainable: HCThe allegation of fraud and corruption pertaining to the entire recruitment process is not sustainable and the appointment of the 32,000 teachers cannot be interfered with,” a bench of Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Reetobroto Mitra, hearing an appeal by the state govt against Justice Ganguly’s order, ruled.Cautioning courts against “innovating at pleasure”, the bench said, “There must have been a possibility of systemic malice, assessment of data doesn’t point to the same.”The division bench noted that CBI only found irregularities in the recruitment of 360 candidates. Of them, 264 candidates were given grace marks and identified. Additionally, 96 candidates did not secure qualifying marks but were still appointed. Their services were terminated but they are still teaching following a Supreme Court order.After the verdict, Ganguly said, “They (the HC bench) did what they thought was right. What can I say? Unless I read the judgment and its reasoning, I cannot speak.”CM Mamata Banerjee gave a cautious response. “We respect the judicial process. I’m happy our brothers and sisters have got their jobs back,” she said. Her education minister Bratya Basu showed less restraint. “They (teachers) thought him to be their God, but he turned out to be Satan,” he said.BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari defended Ganguly. “I can’t comment on the judiciary’s order but apparently, there were irregularities in the recruitment process in both TET & SLST. It is also true that thousands of deserving candidates suffered in both cases due to the presence of tainted candidates in the panel. TMC is responsible for pushing them to such a situation.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

Calcutta high court KOLKATA: Calcutta high court Wednesday decided against scrapping the recruitment of 32,000 teachers for state-run primary schools, setting aside the order of Justice Abhijit Ganguly, who has since become a BJP MP, report Subrata Chattoraj & Poulami Roy.In 2023, Justice Ganguly, while cancelling the appointments based on 2014 Teacher Eligibility Test, said the jobs were “actually sold”. A larger bench had stayed the order.HC said it was setting aside the order because the “conclusion by the investigating authority (CBI) would not reveal that the appointed candidates were involved in any corrupt practices”.Allegation of fraud in entire selection process not sustainable: HCThe allegation of fraud and corruption pertaining to the entire recruitment process is not sustainable and the appointment of the 32,000 teachers cannot be interfered with,” a bench of Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Reetobroto Mitra, hearing an appeal by the state govt against Justice Ganguly’s order, ruled.Cautioning courts against “innovating at pleasure”, the bench said, “There must have been a possibility of systemic malice, assessment of data doesn’t point to the same.”The division bench noted that CBI only found irregularities in the recruitment of 360 candidates. Of them, 264 candidates were given grace marks and identified. Additionally, 96 candidates did not secure qualifying marks but were still appointed. Their services were terminated but they are still teaching following a Supreme Court order.After the verdict, Ganguly said, “They (the HC bench) did what they thought was right. What can I say? Unless I read the judgment and its reasoning, I cannot speak.”CM Mamata Banerjee gave a cautious response. “We respect the judicial process. I’m happy our brothers and sisters have got their jobs back,” she said. Her education minister Bratya Basu showed less restraint. “They (teachers) thought him to be their God, but he turned out to be Satan,” he said.BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari defended Ganguly. “I can’t comment on the judiciary’s order but apparently, there were irregularities in the recruitment process in both TET & SLST. It is also true that thousands of deserving candidates suffered in both cases due to the presence of tainted candidates in the panel. TMC is responsible for pushing them to such a situation.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

KOLKATA: Calcutta high court Wednesday decided against scrapping the recruitment of 32,000 teachers for state-run primary schools, setting aside the order of Justice Abhijit Ganguly, who has since become a BJP MP, report Subrata Chattoraj & Poulami Roy.In 2023, Justice Ganguly, while cancelling the appointments based on 2014 Teacher Eligibility Test, said the jobs were…

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In a humanitarian move, the Indian government will bring back a pregnant Bangladeshi national, Sunali Khatun, and her son after their deportation. The Supreme Court, emphasizing humanity over law, directed the Centre to send Sunali to her father in West Bengal for care. The court also raised questions about her citizenship based on her father’s status. Sunali Khatun and son were deported on suspicions of being Bangladeshis. NEW DELHI: More than five months after her deportation to Bangladesh, the Union govt on Wednesday told Supreme Court that it would “purely on humanitarian grounds” bring back Sunali Khatun, who is pregnant, and her eight-year-old son, even as it stuck to its stand that she is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.“Law has to bend before humanity,” said a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi as it asked solicitor general Tushar Mehta to seek instructions from govt about the return of the other four who were detained in Delhi by police before being deported to Bangladesh in June.On Oct 3, a Bangladeshi court had declared Sunali and her family to be Indian citizens. Mehta said the Union govt had taken a humanitarian view only because of the woman’s advanced pregnancy and that she and her minor son would be brought back to Delhi and adequate healthcare provided to her.Send Sunali to her father after getting her back: SC to govtAppearing for Sunali’s father Bhodu Sekh, senior advocate Sanjay Hegde told the bench that she would be better off with her father at her native village in Birbhum district of West Bengal.The Mamata Banerjee govt, through senior advocate Kapil Sibal, supported the plea and requested SC to seek a response from the Centre on the return of the other four, including Sunali’s husband Danish.The bench agreed and said Sunali would be better attended to during her pregnancy if she stayed with her father and asked Centre to send her to Bengal after getting her repatriated to India along with her son. It also directed Birbhum medical officer to provide her with pregnancy-related healthcare free of cost.SC also raised an important issue before the Centre: as govt has not proceeded against Bhodu Sekh on the ground that he is a Bangladeshi national, which would lead to an inference that he is an Indian citizen, Sunali’s proving that she is the biological daughter of Bhodu Sekh would automatically lead to her being considered an Indian citizen, along with her son. However, it was quick to clarify that it would be altogether different if she is not biologically related to Bhodu Shekh.The bench said govt can have a summary inquiry about her citizenship while followings principles of natural justice, i.e. giving her an opportunity to present her case and respond to queries of the authorities concerned. Mehta said Sunali and five others were detained by police in Delhi, not in Birbhum, and a preliminary enquiry found they had no documentary proof about Indian citizenship. The bench posted the matter for hearing on Dec 12. 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In a humanitarian move, the Indian government will bring back a pregnant Bangladeshi national, Sunali Khatun, and her son after their deportation. The Supreme Court, emphasizing humanity over law, directed the Centre to send Sunali to her father in West Bengal for care. The court also raised questions about her citizenship based on her father’s status. Sunali Khatun and son were deported on suspicions of being Bangladeshis. NEW DELHI: More than five months after her deportation to Bangladesh, the Union govt on Wednesday told Supreme Court that it would “purely on humanitarian grounds” bring back Sunali Khatun, who is pregnant, and her eight-year-old son, even as it stuck to its stand that she is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.“Law has to bend before humanity,” said a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi as it asked solicitor general Tushar Mehta to seek instructions from govt about the return of the other four who were detained in Delhi by police before being deported to Bangladesh in June.On Oct 3, a Bangladeshi court had declared Sunali and her family to be Indian citizens. Mehta said the Union govt had taken a humanitarian view only because of the woman’s advanced pregnancy and that she and her minor son would be brought back to Delhi and adequate healthcare provided to her.Send Sunali to her father after getting her back: SC to govtAppearing for Sunali’s father Bhodu Sekh, senior advocate Sanjay Hegde told the bench that she would be better off with her father at her native village in Birbhum district of West Bengal.The Mamata Banerjee govt, through senior advocate Kapil Sibal, supported the plea and requested SC to seek a response from the Centre on the return of the other four, including Sunali’s husband Danish.The bench agreed and said Sunali would be better attended to during her pregnancy if she stayed with her father and asked Centre to send her to Bengal after getting her repatriated to India along with her son. It also directed Birbhum medical officer to provide her with pregnancy-related healthcare free of cost.SC also raised an important issue before the Centre: as govt has not proceeded against Bhodu Sekh on the ground that he is a Bangladeshi national, which would lead to an inference that he is an Indian citizen, Sunali’s proving that she is the biological daughter of Bhodu Sekh would automatically lead to her being considered an Indian citizen, along with her son. However, it was quick to clarify that it would be altogether different if she is not biologically related to Bhodu Shekh.The bench said govt can have a summary inquiry about her citizenship while followings principles of natural justice, i.e. giving her an opportunity to present her case and respond to queries of the authorities concerned. Mehta said Sunali and five others were detained by police in Delhi, not in Birbhum, and a preliminary enquiry found they had no documentary proof about Indian citizenship. The bench posted the matter for hearing on Dec 12. 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Sunali Khatun and son were deported on suspicions of being Bangladeshis. NEW DELHI: More than five months after her deportation to Bangladesh, the Union govt on Wednesday told Supreme Court that it would “purely on humanitarian grounds” bring back Sunali Khatun, who is pregnant, and her eight-year-old son, even as it stuck to its stand…

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A fierce gun battle on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard personnel. This significant loss for the outlawed group occurred as security forces intensified operations in the region. Weapons were recovered, and the search for more insurgents continues. File photo RAIPUR: A daylong gunfight on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region left at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel dead Wednesday, marking one of the year’s heaviest losses for the outlawed group as security forces pressed deeper into the insurgency’s crumbling stronghold,Another DRG constable was wounded but was said to be out of danger. The clash erupted around 9am in the forests of Gangaloor near Dantewada and intermittent firing continued through the day across West Bastar division during a joint operation involving DRG teams from Dantewada and Bijapur, STF, and CoBRA units of CRPF.268 Maoists died in security actions across Chhattisgarh With Wednesday’s killings, the number of Maoists shot dead in security actions across Chhattisgarh this year rose to 268 — 239 in Bastar alone, 27 in Gariyaband under Raipur division, and two in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki in Du-rg. Union home minister Amit Shah has set a March 2026 de-adline for eliminating the M-aoist insurgency nationwide.Bastar range IG P Sundarraj said 12 bodies were retrieved from the site. “Weapons like SLR rifles, .303 rifles and other arms and ammunition have been found,” he said.DRG lost head constable Monu Vadadi and constables Dukaru Gonde and Ramesh Sori, while their wounded colleague Somdev Yadav has been admitted to hospital.Security forces continued combing the dense jungles along the Dantewada-Bijapur axis, where Maoist formations have long attempted to regroup. “Since the operation is still in progress, detailed information cannot be shared. Further details, including the identity and rank of the slain Maoists, will be confirmed after search and clearance,” Sundarraj said.Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav described the operation as a “decisive and aggressive action” and said the area had been fully cordoned off.Reinforcements were deployed to sweep for more Maoist insurgents. The shootout comes less than three weeks after security forces killed top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma on Nov 18 in the forests of Maredumilli on the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Prade-sh border. Hidma — one of the most wanted Maoist guerrillas accused of executing more than 26 major attacks over two decades — was killed along with his wife Rajje alias Rajakka and four others.About the AuthorRashmi DroliaRashmi is a Special Correspondent with The Times of India in Chhattisgarh. She covers Politics, Left Wing Extremism, Crime and Human Rights among other areas of news value.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

A fierce gun battle on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard personnel. This significant loss for the outlawed group occurred as security forces intensified operations in the region. Weapons were recovered, and the search for more insurgents continues. File photo RAIPUR: A daylong gunfight on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region left at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel dead Wednesday, marking one of the year’s heaviest losses for the outlawed group as security forces pressed deeper into the insurgency’s crumbling stronghold,Another DRG constable was wounded but was said to be out of danger. The clash erupted around 9am in the forests of Gangaloor near Dantewada and intermittent firing continued through the day across West Bastar division during a joint operation involving DRG teams from Dantewada and Bijapur, STF, and CoBRA units of CRPF.268 Maoists died in security actions across Chhattisgarh With Wednesday’s killings, the number of Maoists shot dead in security actions across Chhattisgarh this year rose to 268 — 239 in Bastar alone, 27 in Gariyaband under Raipur division, and two in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki in Du-rg. Union home minister Amit Shah has set a March 2026 de-adline for eliminating the M-aoist insurgency nationwide.Bastar range IG P Sundarraj said 12 bodies were retrieved from the site. “Weapons like SLR rifles, .303 rifles and other arms and ammunition have been found,” he said.DRG lost head constable Monu Vadadi and constables Dukaru Gonde and Ramesh Sori, while their wounded colleague Somdev Yadav has been admitted to hospital.Security forces continued combing the dense jungles along the Dantewada-Bijapur axis, where Maoist formations have long attempted to regroup. “Since the operation is still in progress, detailed information cannot be shared. Further details, including the identity and rank of the slain Maoists, will be confirmed after search and clearance,” Sundarraj said.Bijapur SP Jitendra Yadav described the operation as a “decisive and aggressive action” and said the area had been fully cordoned off.Reinforcements were deployed to sweep for more Maoist insurgents. The shootout comes less than three weeks after security forces killed top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma on Nov 18 in the forests of Maredumilli on the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Prade-sh border. Hidma — one of the most wanted Maoist guerrillas accused of executing more than 26 major attacks over two decades — was killed along with his wife Rajje alias Rajakka and four others.About the AuthorRashmi DroliaRashmi is a Special Correspondent with The Times of India in Chhattisgarh. She covers Politics, Left Wing Extremism, Crime and Human Rights among other areas of news value.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

RAIPUR: A daylong gunfight on the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region left at least 12 Maoists and three District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel dead Wednesday, marking one of the year’s heaviest losses for the outlawed group as security forces pressed deeper into the insurgency’s crumbling stronghold,Another DRG constable was wounded but was said to…

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Suraj Revanna BENGALURU: A special court for elected representatives in Bengaluru on Tuesday rejected the ‘B report’ — a case-closure report citing insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations made in a complaint — filed by SIT, stating that there was not enough proof to clear JDS MLC Suraj Revanna of the charges of raping a man.This was the second of two rape cases filed against Suraj, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and nephew of Union minister H D Kumaraswamy. In the first case, in which he is accused of raping a party worker, the SIT has filed a chargesheet. In the second case, a co-accused from the first case filed a police complaint alleging that he, too, was subjected to unnatural sex by the MLC.Recently, the victim in the second case filed a protest petition before the special court challenging the SIT’s closure report. Allowing the protest petition, special judge K N Shivakumar directed the SIT to continue the investigation and submit a fresh report by Dec 29.According to sources, SIT filed the closure report as it did not come across scientific or electronic evidence to establish charges.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

Suraj Revanna BENGALURU: A special court for elected representatives in Bengaluru on Tuesday rejected the ‘B report’ — a case-closure report citing insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations made in a complaint — filed by SIT, stating that there was not enough proof to clear JDS MLC Suraj Revanna of the charges of raping a man.This was the second of two rape cases filed against Suraj, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and nephew of Union minister H D Kumaraswamy. In the first case, in which he is accused of raping a party worker, the SIT has filed a chargesheet. In the second case, a co-accused from the first case filed a police complaint alleging that he, too, was subjected to unnatural sex by the MLC.Recently, the victim in the second case filed a protest petition before the special court challenging the SIT’s closure report. Allowing the protest petition, special judge K N Shivakumar directed the SIT to continue the investigation and submit a fresh report by Dec 29.According to sources, SIT filed the closure report as it did not come across scientific or electronic evidence to establish charges.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

BENGALURU: A special court for elected representatives in Bengaluru on Tuesday rejected the ‘B report’ — a case-closure report citing insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations made in a complaint — filed by SIT, stating that there was not enough proof to clear JDS MLC Suraj Revanna of the charges of raping a man.This was…

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said that govt is moving to update the base year for calculating GDP to 2022-23 instead of 2010-11 and dismissed concerns over an IMF report’s reference to India’s data quality.The new base, which will also come with a revised basket to goods and services, will reflect the changes in the economy as consumption patterns have changed over the last 15 years. Data based on the new series will be released on Feb 27 with the first advance estimate based on the current base to be released on Jan 7. There will also be changes in the base year for inflation and industrial production next year.India’s economic data has come under scrutiny, and a revamp is seen to be necessary to capture the changes in the digital economy.Recently, IMF in its annual report on India gave negative remarks on quality of data & called for measures to make it more up to date.Responding to the IMF report, which was raised in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said that the multilateral agency focused largely on India’s overall healthy economic performance.“The ratings given by IMF are part of its report on the Indian economy, which expects India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in 2025-26. It recognises growth in the private sector, macroeconomic stability and the resilience of the Indian financial sector. These are identified as key drivers of growth. IMF also notes that inflation is well below RBI’s tolerance band and is projected to be 4.3% for the full year. The point of contention was the quality of data on which the ‘C’ grade was given. The ‘C’ grade is assigned to the National Accounts data because it is based on an outdated base year — 2011-12,” she said.She said that govt is in the process of updating the base year. “So, the data currently being used is based on the 2011-12 base year, and it is solely for this reason that we have been given a ‘C’ grade. The IMF report does not question the growth figures,” she said, rejecting opposition’s criticism.Latest data released by NSO, estimated India’s GDP to have grown by scorching 8.2% in the July-Sept quarter, after a robust 7.8% in the first three months of the financial year.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwideWhy Ramayana still guides parenting today: 10 lessons to live by123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsAPTET Admit CardShedeur SandersRGPV Diploma Result 2025KTET May and June ResultsStephen CurryAmar SubramanyaHarshit RanaTravis TurnerShacarri Richardson

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said that govt is moving to update the base year for calculating GDP to 2022-23 instead of 2010-11 and dismissed concerns over an IMF report’s reference to India’s data quality.The new base, which will also come with a revised basket to goods and services, will reflect the changes in the economy as consumption patterns have changed over the last 15 years. Data based on the new series will be released on Feb 27 with the first advance estimate based on the current base to be released on Jan 7. There will also be changes in the base year for inflation and industrial production next year.India’s economic data has come under scrutiny, and a revamp is seen to be necessary to capture the changes in the digital economy.Recently, IMF in its annual report on India gave negative remarks on quality of data & called for measures to make it more up to date.Responding to the IMF report, which was raised in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said that the multilateral agency focused largely on India’s overall healthy economic performance.“The ratings given by IMF are part of its report on the Indian economy, which expects India’s GDP to grow at 6.5% in 2025-26. It recognises growth in the private sector, macroeconomic stability and the resilience of the Indian financial sector. These are identified as key drivers of growth. IMF also notes that inflation is well below RBI’s tolerance band and is projected to be 4.3% for the full year. The point of contention was the quality of data on which the ‘C’ grade was given. The ‘C’ grade is assigned to the National Accounts data because it is based on an outdated base year — 2011-12,” she said.She said that govt is in the process of updating the base year. “So, the data currently being used is based on the 2011-12 base year, and it is solely for this reason that we have been given a ‘C’ grade. The IMF report does not question the growth figures,” she said, rejecting opposition’s criticism.Latest data released by NSO, estimated India’s GDP to have grown by scorching 8.2% in the July-Sept quarter, after a robust 7.8% in the first three months of the financial year.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwideWhy Ramayana still guides parenting today: 10 lessons to live by123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsAPTET Admit CardShedeur SandersRGPV Diploma Result 2025KTET May and June ResultsStephen CurryAmar SubramanyaHarshit RanaTravis TurnerShacarri Richardson

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said that govt is moving to update the base year for calculating GDP to 2022-23 instead of 2010-11 and dismissed concerns over an IMF report’s reference to India’s data quality.The new base, which will also come with a revised basket to goods and services,…

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The BJP has reacted strongly against remarks from two Congress Chief Ministers, which they regard as mockery of Hindu traditions. Spokesman Sudhanshu Trivedi called into question whether Congress is employing tactics that demean Hindu deities, spotlighting comments by Telangana’s CM Revanth Reddy and Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu’s exchanges with young audiences. CM Revanth Reddy met PM Narendra Modi Wednesday seeking support for Telangana’s  trillion vision and invited him to Telangana Rising Summit NEW DELHI: BJP Wednesday reacted furiously to the remarks of two Congress CMs “mocking” Hinduism and recalled a series of similar comments made by the functionaries of INDIA bloc to ask Rahul Gandhi if insulting Hindu gods has become a part of his party’s strategy.“How many gods do Hindus believe in? Three crore? Why so many? One god for the unmarried — Hanuman. Another for those who marry twice. And another for those who drink alcohol,” Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said in Telugu at an event, according to its translation posted by BJP.Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was seen in a viral video telling a group of youngsters as to why they are using “Radhe Radhe” greeting, drawing BJP’s ire.BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said while Reddy is making fun of Hindu gods and goddesses, Sukhu is stopping young people from offering a religious greeting. “Have Congress and Rahul instructed their CMs to directly attack Hinduism and its gods and goddesses,” he asked at a presser. These are not isolated incidents and functionaries of Congress and its allies have repeatedly insulted Sanatan Dharma, he added.Reddy had earlier said that Congress means Muslims, and Muslims mean Congress, Trivedi said. “Rahul used pictures of gods but didn’t take oath in the name of god. He has on several occasions insulted Sanatan Dharma. Congress ally DMK had organised an event for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma,” he said.He highlighted PM Modi’s critcism of Congress as “Muslim League-Maoist” to assert that Congress is behaving true to the description with unruly conducts by its MPs, including Rahul, in Parliament, their insult of institutions & its agenda of “spreading hate against Hinduism”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesMammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every time123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

The BJP has reacted strongly against remarks from two Congress Chief Ministers, which they regard as mockery of Hindu traditions. Spokesman Sudhanshu Trivedi called into question whether Congress is employing tactics that demean Hindu deities, spotlighting comments by Telangana’s CM Revanth Reddy and Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu’s exchanges with young audiences. CM Revanth Reddy met PM Narendra Modi Wednesday seeking support for Telangana’s $3 trillion vision and invited him to Telangana Rising Summit NEW DELHI: BJP Wednesday reacted furiously to the remarks of two Congress CMs “mocking” Hinduism and recalled a series of similar comments made by the functionaries of INDIA bloc to ask Rahul Gandhi if insulting Hindu gods has become a part of his party’s strategy.“How many gods do Hindus believe in? Three crore? Why so many? One god for the unmarried — Hanuman. Another for those who marry twice. And another for those who drink alcohol,” Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said in Telugu at an event, according to its translation posted by BJP.Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was seen in a viral video telling a group of youngsters as to why they are using “Radhe Radhe” greeting, drawing BJP’s ire.BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said while Reddy is making fun of Hindu gods and goddesses, Sukhu is stopping young people from offering a religious greeting. “Have Congress and Rahul instructed their CMs to directly attack Hinduism and its gods and goddesses,” he asked at a presser. These are not isolated incidents and functionaries of Congress and its allies have repeatedly insulted Sanatan Dharma, he added.Reddy had earlier said that Congress means Muslims, and Muslims mean Congress, Trivedi said. “Rahul used pictures of gods but didn’t take oath in the name of god. He has on several occasions insulted Sanatan Dharma. Congress ally DMK had organised an event for the eradication of Sanatan Dharma,” he said.He highlighted PM Modi’s critcism of Congress as “Muslim League-Maoist” to assert that Congress is behaving true to the description with unruly conducts by its MPs, including Rahul, in Parliament, their insult of institutions & its agenda of “spreading hate against Hinduism”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesMammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every time123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

CM Revanth Reddy met PM Narendra Modi Wednesday seeking support for Telangana’s $3 trillion vision and invited him to Telangana Rising Summit NEW DELHI: BJP Wednesday reacted furiously to the remarks of two Congress CMs “mocking” Hinduism and recalled a series of similar comments made by the functionaries of INDIA bloc to ask Rahul Gandhi…

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The Supreme Court has made a pivotal ruling that requires bridegrooms to return any financial gifts received from their father-in-law upon divorce, directing that these gifts should revert to the bride. This decision, rooted in addressing patriarchal biases, references the Muslim Women’s Act of 1986, designed to safeguard women’s dignity and economic stability post-divorce. Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Noting that inherent patriarchal discrimination is still the order of the day, Supreme Court has said gifts given by parents not only to their daughter but to the bridegroom at the time of marriage have to be returned to her if it ends in divorce.Applying a provision of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh quashed a Calcutta high court order that had allowed a man to retain the gifts given by his father-in-law.“The Constitution of India prescribes an aspiration for all, ie equality which is, obviously, yet to be achieved. Courts, in doing their bit to this end, must ground their reasoning in social justice adjudication. To put it in context, the scope and object of the 1986 Act is concerned with securing the dignity and financial protection of Muslim women post her divorce which aligns with the rights of women under Article 21 of the Constitution,” the bench said.“The construction of this Act, therefore, must keep at the forefront equality, dignity and autonomy and must be done in the light of lived experiences of women where, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, inherent patriarchal discrimination is still the order of the day,” the court said.It said Section 3 of the Act granted a woman right over all properties given to her before or at the time of marriage or after her marriage by her relatives or friends or husband or any relatives of the husband or his friends.“The section quoted above deals with mehr/dower and/or other properties given to a woman at the time of her marriage clearing the way for the woman to set up a claim against her husband in the above situations, or claim back from her husband properties given, as the case may be,” the bench said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwide123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

The Supreme Court has made a pivotal ruling that requires bridegrooms to return any financial gifts received from their father-in-law upon divorce, directing that these gifts should revert to the bride. This decision, rooted in addressing patriarchal biases, references the Muslim Women’s Act of 1986, designed to safeguard women’s dignity and economic stability post-divorce. Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Noting that inherent patriarchal discrimination is still the order of the day, Supreme Court has said gifts given by parents not only to their daughter but to the bridegroom at the time of marriage have to be returned to her if it ends in divorce.Applying a provision of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh quashed a Calcutta high court order that had allowed a man to retain the gifts given by his father-in-law.“The Constitution of India prescribes an aspiration for all, ie equality which is, obviously, yet to be achieved. Courts, in doing their bit to this end, must ground their reasoning in social justice adjudication. To put it in context, the scope and object of the 1986 Act is concerned with securing the dignity and financial protection of Muslim women post her divorce which aligns with the rights of women under Article 21 of the Constitution,” the bench said.“The construction of this Act, therefore, must keep at the forefront equality, dignity and autonomy and must be done in the light of lived experiences of women where, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas, inherent patriarchal discrimination is still the order of the day,” the court said.It said Section 3 of the Act granted a woman right over all properties given to her before or at the time of marriage or after her marriage by her relatives or friends or husband or any relatives of the husband or his friends.“The section quoted above deals with mehr/dower and/or other properties given to a woman at the time of her marriage clearing the way for the woman to set up a claim against her husband in the above situations, or claim back from her husband properties given, as the case may be,” the bench said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123PhotostoriesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwide123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

NEW DELHI: Noting that inherent patriarchal discrimination is still the order of the day, Supreme Court has said gifts given by parents not only to their daughter but to the bridegroom at the time of marriage have to be returned to her if it ends in divorce.Applying a provision of the Muslim Women (Protection of…

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NEW DELHI: The rebound in exports in Nov will help erase the dip seen in Oct, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Wednesday. Although there was no mention of the exact figure, he said, “If I aggregate Oct and Nov, both months show growth in merchandise (exports) despite all the global turmoil. This only goes to show that the economy is on a strong footing.”In response to a question on the record low of the Rupee, the minister said Indian economy was on a strong footing and would continue to power up. “Growth we just saw is at 8.2% even in the second quarter, beating all estimates. We have seen the lowest ever inflation in the last few months. Foreign exchange reserves continue to be strong, and all the levers of the economy have demonstrated a great deal of positivity.”At a CII event, the minister called for strengthening supply chains and preparing for global volatility with a “twin approach,” building on areas where it holds a comparative advantage while simultaneously achieving strategic autonomy in sectors where supply-chain dependence can threaten long-term resilience.He also said the future of manufacturing lies in being nimble, with companies that innovate, invest in R&D, and build secure, efficient supply chains surviving, while “those who remain in their cocoon of low competition protected economies will gradually start fading.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwideWhy Ramayana still guides parenting today: 10 lessons to live by123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

NEW DELHI: The rebound in exports in Nov will help erase the dip seen in Oct, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Wednesday. Although there was no mention of the exact figure, he said, “If I aggregate Oct and Nov, both months show growth in merchandise (exports) despite all the global turmoil. This only goes to show that the economy is on a strong footing.”In response to a question on the record low of the Rupee, the minister said Indian economy was on a strong footing and would continue to power up. “Growth we just saw is at 8.2% even in the second quarter, beating all estimates. We have seen the lowest ever inflation in the last few months. Foreign exchange reserves continue to be strong, and all the levers of the economy have demonstrated a great deal of positivity.”At a CII event, the minister called for strengthening supply chains and preparing for global volatility with a “twin approach,” building on areas where it holds a comparative advantage while simultaneously achieving strategic autonomy in sectors where supply-chain dependence can threaten long-term resilience.He also said the future of manufacturing lies in being nimble, with companies that innovate, invest in R&D, and build secure, efficient supply chains surviving, while “those who remain in their cocoon of low competition protected economies will gradually start fading.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwideWhy Ramayana still guides parenting today: 10 lessons to live by123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

NEW DELHI: The rebound in exports in Nov will help erase the dip seen in Oct, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Wednesday. Although there was no mention of the exact figure, he said, “If I aggregate Oct and Nov, both months show growth in merchandise (exports) despite all the global turmoil. This only…

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‘Anti-labour, pro-crony’ codes pose threat to job security: Kharge | India News

‘Anti-labour, pro-crony’ codes pose threat to job security: Kharge | India News

Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The joint opposition Wednesday protested at the Parliament entrance against new labour codes and demanded their scrapping, with Congress president and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge targeting the Modi govt as “anti-labour, anti-worker, pro-cronies”.Kharge said the codes pose a “threat to job security”…

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In Parliament, jailed MP Engineer Rashid calls himself ‘MP from Tihar Jail’ | India News

In Parliament, jailed MP Engineer Rashid calls himself ‘MP from Tihar Jail’ | India News

Awami Ittehad Party MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid (File photo) SRINAGAR: North Kashmir’s Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid described himself on Wednesaday as an “MP from Tihar jail” while raising in his Parliament speech the issue of poor internet connectivity in border areas of his constituency.His party, the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), issued a statement here saying…

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated his government has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, forwarding it to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval. This move comes amid concerns from general category candidates about potential quota increases. A cabinet sub-committee, formed to address the issue, submitted its report, aiming for fairness to all communities. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo) JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his govt has rationalised the reservation policy in the best possible manner.Talking to reporters after chairing his cabinet meeting in Jammu, the CM said the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval and it would be inappropriate to comment on details until the file receives his consent.Reservations have become a major issue in the state following the central government’s decision to add more communities to the reserved category and the ensuing protests by general category candidates, who fear the total quota in govt jobs and seats in educational institutions could reach 70 per cent.On Dec 10, 2024, the CM had constituted a cabinet sub-committee comprising three ministers to look into the issue. The panel submitted its report in Oct.Abdullah said there were 22 items on the agenda for the cabinet meeting, including construction of the new “Kashmir House” in Dwarka (Delhi). “I can only say that we have tried to rationalise reservations it as we promised. We have also tried not to be unjust to anyone.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwideWhy Ramayana still guides parenting today: 10 lessons to live by123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsAPTET Admit CardShedeur SandersRGPV Diploma Result 2025KTET May and June ResultsStephen CurryAmar SubramanyaHarshit RanaTravis TurnerShacarri Richardson

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated his government has finalized a rationalized reservation policy, forwarding it to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval. This move comes amid concerns from general category candidates about potential quota increases. A cabinet sub-committee, formed to address the issue, submitted its report, aiming for fairness to all communities. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo) JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his govt has rationalised the reservation policy in the best possible manner.Talking to reporters after chairing his cabinet meeting in Jammu, the CM said the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval and it would be inappropriate to comment on details until the file receives his consent.Reservations have become a major issue in the state following the central government’s decision to add more communities to the reserved category and the ensuing protests by general category candidates, who fear the total quota in govt jobs and seats in educational institutions could reach 70 per cent.On Dec 10, 2024, the CM had constituted a cabinet sub-committee comprising three ministers to look into the issue. The panel submitted its report in Oct.Abdullah said there were 22 items on the agenda for the cabinet meeting, including construction of the new “Kashmir House” in Dwarka (Delhi). “I can only say that we have tried to rationalise reservations it as we promised. We have also tried not to be unjust to anyone.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in lifeInside Earth’s forbidden zones:5 deadly and mysterious places where entry is banned8 reasons to have a bowl of pomegranate daily for breakfast5 quotes by William Shakespeare that are like love bombs that hit different every timeFrom ‘Pather Panchali’ to ‘Devdas’: Films that won awards, audiences and critics worldwideWhy Ramayana still guides parenting today: 10 lessons to live by123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsAPTET Admit CardShedeur SandersRGPV Diploma Result 2025KTET May and June ResultsStephen CurryAmar SubramanyaHarshit RanaTravis TurnerShacarri Richardson

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo) JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his govt has rationalised the reservation policy in the best possible manner.Talking to reporters after chairing his cabinet meeting in Jammu, the CM said the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval and it would be…

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