The Supreme Court unanimously upholds the Narendra Modi government’s decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. The court holds that the integration of the border state with the country was unconditional and complete. The court rejects the argument that Jammu and Kashmir ever enjoyed internal sovereignty. The decision is seen as a boost...
Read MoreRBI warns public about misleading loan waiver offers on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram; cautions against falling prey to misleading advertisements; entities promoting campaigns charging service or legal fee for ‘debt waiver certificates’; campaigns undermine banks’ rights over securities; misrepresenting that dues to financial institutions need not be repaid; activities undermine financial...
Read MoreA total of 333 cricketers will go under the gavel at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on December 19. The auction will start at 2:30PM IST. Last year’s runners-up Gujarat Titans have the biggest purse available of Rs 38.15 crore followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad Rs 34 crore. Out of 333 players, 214 are Indians and 119...
Read MoreThe USCIS issued a 469-page document in January 2023, proposing fee hikes for various immigration processes, including H-1B visas. If enacted, US employers sponsoring immigration employees will face increased costs. Since 2019, employers must electronically register beneficiaries for H-1B visas and file applications only for selected beneficiaries. The proposed fee for electronic registration, currently...
Read MoreThe Varanasi district judge granted the Archaeological Survey of India on Monday an additional week to submit the scientific study and survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, setting the new deadline for December 18. This marks the seventh extension provided by the court to ASI for the survey, aimed at determining whether the...
Read MoreA 30-year-old woman was raped in a moving train in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district. She managed to escape, half-clad and bare feet, after the horrific ordeal. The suspect, 22-year-old Kamlesh Kushwaha, locked himself up in an empty AC coach and was arrested by cops after a three-hour pursuit. The survivor had boarded a passenger...
Read MoreThe RBI report cautions against the return to the old pension scheme, suggesting that it will restrict growth and increase spending. It advises states to refrain from providing non-merit goods and services and subsidies. The report recommends increasing own tax revenue through measures like higher stamp duty and registration fees. It highlights the potential...
Read MoreBJP surprises by selecting Mohan Yadav, son of tea-seller, as Madhya Pradesh CM, signaling focus on new leaders and OBCs. This move ends Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s 20-year reign in state politics. Jagdish Devda, a Dalit, and Rajendra Shukla, a Brahmin from Vindhya region, become deputy CMs. Narendra Tomar, former Union agriculture minister, will be...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court J&K verdict solidifies the revocation of the special status of J&K, allowing India to present it as a fait accompli to Pakistan. The judgement also highlights India’s position that Pakistan has no role in the internal affairs of J&K. It inspires hope for an India-Pakistan detente once the newly elected governments...
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