Written by After 28 years, a CISF constable sacked in 1998 for assault and misconduct has been reinstated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court deemed the punishment excessive, stating past conduct shouldn’t justify removal when current allegations are unsubstantiated. The bench emphasized that punishment must be proportionate and not shock the conscience. 0 0
Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and producers of a web series, reportedly based on gangster Vikas Dubey, to respond to a plea by his wife seeking to halt its release. She claims the series invades her privacy by sensationalizing private life and events without consent, violating her constitutional rights. 0 0
India’s food safety watchdog, FSSAI, has mandated that only beverages derived solely from the Camellia sinensis plant can be labeled as ‘tea’. This directive aims to prevent misbranding and consumer confusion, impacting products like rooibos and flower infusions. The move is expected to bring clarity to the market and consumer understanding of what constitutes true … Continue reading “No herbal infusion can be called tea, says FSSAI”
Police are investigating the murder of a Union Bank assistant manager, Bhuvaneshwari, allegedly by her husband, Balamurugan. He claims a divorce notice enraged him, but police haven’t found it. Balamurugan confessed to planning the murder for a year, procuring a pistol, and observing her routine before shooting her. Investigations into the weapon’s origin and deleted … Continue reading “Bengaluru techie kills wife: How a friend’s claim of ‘divorce notice’ sparked trigger”
Prime Minister Modi, inaugurating a memorial in Lucknow, criticized past governments for glorifying a single family and neglecting national heroes. He stated the BJP government is rectifying this by honoring all contributors and dismantling barriers like Article 370. The memorial celebrates Jan Sangh stalwarts, emphasizing the BJP’s commitment to merit-based recognition over dynastic politics. 0 … Continue reading “PM Modi: Freed country from tendency to link all good works with one family”
Right-wing vandals disrupted Christmas celebrations in Assam and Chhattisgarh on Christmas Day. In Assam, four activists were arrested for smashing decorations at a school, while in Chhattisgarh, an FIR was filed against 25-30 individuals for vandalizing a mall during a shutdown protest. 0 0
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Delhi’s air quality saw a welcome improvement for the second day, moving from ‘severe’ to ‘poor’ levels. While some areas experienced ‘moderate’ air, others remained in ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ categories. Vehicular emissions and neighbouring NCR districts were identified as major pollution sources. Forecasts suggest a potential return to ‘very poor’ conditions soon. 0 0
China has strongly refuted a US Pentagon report alleging it’s using eased border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties. Beijing insists its defence policy is misrepresented and aims to sow discord. China maintains its border situation with India is stable and seeks to advance a sound bilateral relationship, while dismissing US claims as biased … Continue reading “‘Ready to enhance trust with India’: China slams explosive US report; evasive on Pakistan ties”
