December 20, 2025
  • December 20, 2025

SC ticks off courts for blocking MBBS seats

by on November 10, 2024 0

The Supreme Court advised high courts to exercise caution when ordering medical colleges to reserve seats for students alleging unfair admission denials. The court emphasized that such orders should only be issued in exceptional cases with strong evidence, as vacant seats result in significant financial losses for colleges.

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Political row brews over road sign to Raipur’s ‘RSS university’

by on November 10, 2024 0

A road sign in Raipur, India, directing people to ‘RSS University’ instead of the correctly abbreviated ‘PRSU’ for Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University has sparked controversy. Congress members see it as a politically motivated move by the ruling party and plan to file complaints with the government and university administration. They emphasize the need to...

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Once enemy of democracy, ex-Maoist commander to vote in Gadchiroli Nov 20

by on November 10, 2024 0

Vilas Kolha, a former Maoist commander, is casting his vote in the Maharashtra assembly elections, marking a significant victory for democracy. Kolha, who once led attacks to disrupt polls, surrendered three years ago and now advocates for democratic processes. His transformation highlights the changing landscape in Gadchiroli, where surrendered Maoists are embracing new lives...

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CJI’s last PIL: Why no ayush in PMJAY?

by on November 10, 2024 0

In his final act as Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud heard a petition advocating for the inclusion of traditional Indian healthcare practices, such as Ayurveda and Yoga, into the national health insurance program, PM-JAY. While dismissing a previous petition by the same advocate, the court acknowledged the importance of integrating these systems into...

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