No Fixed Timelines for Bill Assent, But Governors Cannot Delay Indefinitely: Supreme Court

Delhi: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a landmark opinion, ruling that a fixed timeline cannot be imposed on the President or state Governors for granting assent to bills passed by legislative assemblies. However, the court unequivocally stated that Governors cannot withhold bills indefinitely, and in cases of prolonged delay, […]

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Gadkari Congratulates Nitish Kumar on Taking Oath as Bihar Chief Minister

Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, extended his congratulations on Thursday to Nitish Kumar, who was sworn in for a historic tenth term as the Chief Minister of Bihar following the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) decisive victory in the state elections. In a post on the social media platform X, Gadkari […]

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Tribal Culture is ‘Rich and Beautiful,’ Needs Greater Promotion: President Murmu

Ambikapur: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday described tribal culture as “incredibly rich and beautiful,” and emphasized the need for its greater promotion. She was speaking at the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day) celebrations in Ambikapur, the district headquarters of Surguja in Chhattisgarh. President Murmu noted that Chhattisgarh has completed 25 years of its establishment, […]

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Trump Elevates US-Saudi Ties, Designates Kingdom a Major Non-NATO Ally

WASHINGTON: The United States has designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), a significant move cementing the strategic partnership between the two nations. President Donald Trump announced the decision during a White House state dinner on Tuesday in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “I am pleased to […]

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Trump Welcomes Saudi Crown Prince with Fighter Jet Flyover and Major Deals

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump orchestrated a grand reception for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, marked by a military flyover and significant new agreements on defense and technology, all while navigating the delicate diplomacy surrounding the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The lavish welcome, which included a cannon […]

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Kerala under fire for poor use of ‘Samagra Shiksha‘ funds; deputation practices add to financial strain

T’puram: Even as the Kerala government continues to accuse the Union government of withholding funds for the Samagra Shiksha programme, official data reveals serious shortcomings in the utilisation of funds that were already released. During the tenure of the current LDF government, the Centre sanctioned funds for only three financial years — and in all […]

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In the ‘School of Jihad,’ Lessons of Terror Were Being Taught

Lucknow. Dr. Shaheen Shahid from Lucknow, who was arrested in connection with the Delhi blast case, along with her brother Dr. Parvez Ansari, was running a covert “school of Jihad” across parts of Uttar Pradesh and other regions of the country. They reportedly told young Muslim men and women, “This is not the path of […]

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Declining Economic Health of States: Rising Deficits and Debt Deepen Inequality and Challenges

New Delhi. State governments account for nearly two-thirds of total public expenditure, yet their financial condition receives limited attention in public discourse. A recent report seeks to bridge this gap by offering a clearer picture of the states’ fiscal health. The report reveals that in 2023–24, more than 60 percent of the states’ revenue receipts […]

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The Accused Files a Case Against the Government Lawyer Prosecuting Him

New Delhi: A government lawyer has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to quash an FIR lodged against him. Interestingly, the FIR was filed by the very accused against whom the lawyer was representing the state. Advocate Gaurav Agarwal, appearing on behalf of government counsel Shekhar Kakasaheb Jagpat, informed a bench comprising Chief […]

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No Summons to Lawyers Without Permission from Superintendent of Police

New Delhi: In a landmark ruling, a Supreme Court bench has declared that no investigative agency in the country may summon a lawyer without first obtaining written permission from the Superintendent of Police. The order was issued by a bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.B. Anjaria, following a hearing […]

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