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High Time Public Service Commissions Ensure Modern Indian Bureaucracy Draws The Best Talent : Justice PS Narasimha

Live Law

Speaking at the Justice ES Venkataramiah Centennial Lecture 2024 on 'Reimagining Constitutional Institution: Efficiency, Integrity, and Accountability', Justice PS Narasimha expressed how rising litigation of service matters signalled the need to review the quality of selections in Public Services. However, Justice Narasimha also flagged concerns over the conduct of panchayat and municipalities' elections by the State Election Commissions : "I …

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4 hours, 19 minutes ago

'Eerie parallel' seen in Elon Musk's grip over GOP: historian

Raw Story

X owner Elon Musk flexed his political muscles last week when he used his platform to kill a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open. According to Vanderbilt University historian Nicole Hemmer, this kind of outside influence is hardly novel for Republicans, who for decades received their marching orders from the late right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh. Writing at …

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4 hours, 58 minutes ago

Jharkhand High Court Rejects Intervenor's Plea To Join Property Dispute, Reiterates Agreement To Sell Confers Only Preferential Right, Not Ownership Title

Live Law

In a recent ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that an agreement to sell does not confer any titles or ownership rights in a property, rather, it only confers preferential rights to the person in the favor of whom the agreement is executed. Justice Subhash Chand, presiding over the case, emphasized, “it is the settled law that agreement to …

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5 hours, 22 minutes ago

Row over demolition of Azam Jahi Mills workers’ union building

Deccan Chronicle

Warangal: The demolition of a 75-year-old Workers' Union building of Azam Jahi Mills, the last standing remnant of the iconic mill, allegedly by land sharks, has triggered a political storm in Warangal. The controversy escalated when former MLC Konda Muralidhar Rao laid the foundation stone for the complex, drawing sharp criticism from Opposition parties and labour unions. BJP leader Errabelli …

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5 hours, 47 minutes ago

Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

Raw Story

by Maher Al Mounes with Lisa Golden Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control. Sharaa spoke alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, after earlier meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders and vowing to end "negative interference" …

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7 hours, 54 minutes ago

Telangana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Six Persons Accused Of Attacking District Collector

Live Law

The Telangana High Court granted anticipatory bail to six persons–including a woman, accused of carrying out an attack on a District Collector in Lagcherla Village last month allegedly during a public hearing regarding the setting up of the proposed Pharma company in the village. It was alleged that when the District Collector and other officers reached the village, various persons …

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8 hours, 55 minutes ago

BJP issues 'chargesheet' against Kejriwal; vows to remove AAP from power

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Monday issued a "chargesheet" against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of turning Delhi into a "corruption lab" through a series of "scams." Ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, the state unit of the BJP has formed a "chargesheet committee" that has so far issued detailed reports listing the alleged failures …

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Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Given By Management Of Institute Where Deceased Was Employed, Must Be Placed Before DIOS: Allahabad HC

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has held that an application for compassionate employment cannot be decided by the management of the institution where the deceased government employee worked. Justice J.J. Munir referred to Regulations of the Uttar Pradesh High Schools and Intermediate Colleges Act, 1971 to hold that “The Regulations aforesaid envisage a complete scheme for compassionate appointment and the power …

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Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 crore in unpaid electricity bills

Deccan Chronicle

Agartala: Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 crore in electricity dues but no decision has been taken on halting power supply to the neighbouring country yet, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday. Tripura supplies 60-70 megawatts of power to the neighbouring country according to an agreement signed by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited through the NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam …

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10 hours, 14 minutes ago

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Deccan Chronicle

President-elect Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday that while Elon Musk plays a prominent role in his administration but he will not be the one calling the shots. While praising Musk as a “great guy,” Trump clarified that Musk’s role would be in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, an agency aimed at reducing the size of …

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10 hours, 53 minutes ago

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup December 16 - December 22, 2024

Live Law

Nominal Index: Sardul Singh son of Joga Singh VS Davinder Kour wife of Gurinder Singh 2024 LiveLaw 341 Vaishno Devi and ors Vs Commissioner Secy. Department and ors 2024 LiveLaw 342 Sat Paul Vs UT Of J&K 2024 LiveLaw 343 UT Of J&K Vs Irfan Qayoom 2024 LiveLaw 344 J&K Bank Vs Abdul Majeed Bhat 2024 LiveLaw 345 Mohammad Subhan …

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13 hours, 27 minutes ago

Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 to end the Senators’ season-high winning streak at 6

Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta — Zach Hyman broke a tie on a power play late in the second period, Stuart Skinner made 20 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 on Sunday night to end the Senators’ season-high winning streak at six games. Leevi Merilainen made 12 saves for Ottawa after replacing the injured Linus Ullmark to start the second period. …

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15 hours, 2 minutes ago

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

Deccan Chronicle

Panama's president Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday dismissed recent threats made by US President-elect Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal over complaints of "unfair" treatment of American ships. "Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent areas belongs to Panama and will continue belonging to Panama," Mulino said in a video posted to X.Mulino's public …

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16 hours, 25 minutes ago

Liverpool Thrashes Spurs 6-3, Extends Premier League Lead

Deccan Chronicle

Liverpool heads into Christmas with a four-point lead, a game in hand and as the overwhelming title favorite in the Premier League on the back of a wild 6-3 win at Tottenham on Sunday.As for Manchester United and its new manager Ruben Amorim, they stumble into the festive period in 13th place — as low as they’ve been at Christmas …

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16 hours, 44 minutes ago

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night. Jakub Vrana also scored and Pierre-Luc Dubois had two assists en route to the win, which puts the Capitals back atop the Eastern Conference standings. Key moment After giving up a power-play goal early in the second, Washington responded with a …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

Bangladesh runs up Rs 200 crore electricity bill, Tripura to take call on supply

India Today

Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 crore in electricity dues but no decision has been taken on halting power supply to the neighbouring country yet, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Monday. Tripura supplies 60-70 megawatts of power to the neighbouring country according to an agreement signed by the Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited through the NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

YSRCP to organise ‘Porubata’ against hike in electricity charges on December 27

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRCP has announced State-wide protests on December 27 against the steep hike in electricity charges, which imposed an additional burden of Rs 15,485 crore on the people of Andhra Pradesh. YSRCP senior leaders, including former ministers Merugu Nagarjuna, Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao and Jogi Ramesh, released the poster of Porubata programme at the party central office on Sunday. Reiterating …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

New Indian Express

The National Human Rights Commission, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two persons, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi on December, 18, 2024. According to a statement, the Commission has observed …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

Tiruppur jail inmate escapes during power outage

New Indian Express

TIRUPPUR: Tiruppur city police are on the lookout for a 24-year-old remand prisoner who escaped from the district jail in broad daylight on Saturday allegedly when there was a power cut due to which CCTV cameras were not functioning. Following this, a complaint was immediately filed at the Tiruppur North Police Station by prison officials. Preliminary investigations have revealed that …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

Bangladesh launches $5bn graft probe into Hasina's family

New Indian Express

Bangladesh has launched a probe into the alleged $5 billion embezzlement connected to a Russian-backed nuclear power plant by ousted leader Sheikh Hasina and her family, the anti-corruption commission said Monday. A statement Monday from the commission said it had launched an inquiry into allegations that Hasina and family members had "embezzled $5 billion" from the Rooppur plant via "various …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Al Jazeera

Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has held one-on-one talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a surprise visit to Moscow, according to the Kremlin. Fico discussed “a peaceful end to the war” in Ukraine, according to a Facebook post by the Slovak …

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17 hours, 29 minutes ago

Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in disputed election

Al Jazeera

Constitutional Council validates results of the October polls that extended Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power. Mozambique’s top court has confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election which sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. The Constitutional Council’s Monday ruling is likely to spark further protests in the southern African country of …

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19 hours, 16 minutes ago

Mayo and Dickinson power No. 8 Kansas to an 87-53 win over Brown

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Mayo hit two of his five 3-pointers on consecutive possessions to extend the Kansas lead to 25 points with 12 minutes to play. Kino Lily Jr. scored 18 and Aaron Cooley and AJ Lesburt Jr. had six points each for Brown, which shot 26.7%. Key …

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21 hours, 34 minutes ago

From waste to electricity to pollution

The Hindu

Delhi remains the most polluted city in India, as of December 20. Air pollution in Delhi mostly originates from human activities such as burning coal; petrol, diesel, and gas; biomass in industries; and coal-based power plants. According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, thermal plants emit sulphur dioxide at levels 240 times higher than stubble burning. …

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High Time Public Service Commissions Ensure Modern Indian Bureaucracy Draws The Best Talent : Justice PS Narasimha

'Eerie parallel' seen in Elon Musk's grip over GOP: historian

Jharkhand High Court Rejects Intervenor's Plea To Join Property Dispute, Reiterates Agreement To Sell Confers Only Preferential Right, Not Ownership Title

Row over demolition of Azam Jahi Mills workers’ union building

Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

Telangana High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Six Persons Accused Of Attacking District Collector

BJP issues 'chargesheet' against Kejriwal; vows to remove AAP from power

Compassionate Appointment Cannot Be Given By Management Of Institute Where Deceased Was Employed, Must Be Placed Before DIOS: Allahabad HC

Bangladesh owes Tripura Rs 200 crore in unpaid electricity bills

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Weekly Roundup December 16 - December 22, 2024

Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 to end the Senators’ season-high winning streak at 6

Panama rejects Trump's threat to take control of Canal

Liverpool Thrashes Spurs 6-3, Extends Premier League Lead

Protas and Dubois help power the Capitals past the Kings 3-1

Bangladesh runs up Rs 200 crore electricity bill, Tripura to take call on supply

YSRCP to organise ‘Porubata’ against hike in electricity charges on December 27

Death of two TN electricity department contract workers: NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary, DGP

Tiruppur jail inmate escapes during power outage

Bangladesh launches $5bn graft probe into Hasina's family

Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip

Mozambique top court confirms ruling party’s win in disputed election

Mayo and Dickinson power No. 8 Kansas to an 87-53 win over Brown

From waste to electricity to pollution