The Delhi High Court has issued a warning to the Defence Ministry regarding its repeated appeals against court rulings favoring ex-servicemen on pension and disability benefits. The court expressed concern over the ministry’s persistence in challenging Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) orders despite consistent upholdings by higher courts, hinting at potential penalties for continued disregard.
Waghdari, a village of 300 in Maharashtra, will finally have its own polling station after 77 years of independence. Despite not being on the revenue map, the villagers, who face numerous hardships due to their remote location, will now be able to vote closer to home. Local SDO and revenue officer Kavali Meghana said...
Southern states’ high courts have successfully reduced judicial vacancies to as low as 4%, while larger courts in other regions face vacancies up to 49%. Timely recommendations by the collegium for judge appointments are cited as a contributing factor to the South’s success.
The Sri Lankan navy detained 23 fishermen from Rameswaram and seized their three boats for allegedly intruding into their waters. The fishermen were taken to the Mayilitti naval base in Jaffna and are expected to appear in court on Monday.
Vistara is merging with Air India on November 12, but routes, schedules, and the in-flight experience will remain unchanged. Vistara aircraft will be identified with a special Air India code. Customers are encouraged to download the Air India app for bookings and to manage their travel.