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NEET and JEE Row: Exams to Go Ahead as Planned, SC Rejects Review Plea by 6 Opposition-ruled States
The review petition was filed by ministers of six opposition-ruled states against the court's August 17 order allowing the National Test Agency (NTA) to hold NEET and JEE exams in September, amid nationwide opposition from students.
Protect Accounts Which Were Not Declared NPA Till August 31, Says Supreme Court
A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said this while hearing a batch of pleas which have raised the issue of interest being charged on instalments which were deferred under moratorium period due to Covid-19 pandemic.
'Attempt to Throttle Democracy': Oppn Attacks Govt Over Cancelling of Question Hour in Monsoon Session
The Nationalist Congress Party accused the BJP of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to cancel the Question Hour to hide its failures on multiple fronts.
With 62 Percent Rain Deficiency, Central Delhi 2nd-most Driest in Northwest India: IMD Data
It is the second-most rain deficient district in northwest India this monsoon season after Gautam Buddh Nagar, which has recorded only 66.3 mm rainfall.
Metro Services in Maharashtra will Not Resume in September even as Centre Issues Detailed SOPs
Mumbai Line-1 and Maharashtra Metro operations will commence from October or as the state government may decide further.
SC Dismisses Bail Plea of Boy Accused of Murdering Seven-year-old at Pvt School in Gurgaon
The CBI opposed the bail plea saying the accused does not deserve any leniency and contended that juvenile justice act cannot be used as a ploy to dupe course of justice.
'Judges Afraid of Bar': Dushyant Dave Fumes at Being 'Muted' during Justice Mishra's Farewell, Writes to CJI
Senior advocate Dushyant Dave told CJI SA Bobde he will never again participate in any function being organised by the Supreme Court till his term as SCBA president is over in December.
PUBG among 118 Mobile Apps Banned by Govt in Another Crackdown amid Border Row With China
A statement from the Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology said the apps "are engaged in activities prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order".
Ahead of Elections, Former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Rejoins NDA in Bihar
The former chief minister said there has been no discussion about seat-sharing in the next Bihar Assembly elections so far.
Foreign Banks Expressing Concerns Over RBI's New Current Account Norms: Senior Banker
As per the latest RBI guidelines, a bank opening a dedicated current account of any company with Rs 50 crore or more in debt must have at least 10 per cent loan exposure in the concerned business entity.
Would Have Considered Performing His Last Rites in Bengal if Covid-19 Curbs Were Not in Place, Says Pranab Mukherjee's Son
Mukherjee, who had tested positive for coronavirus and had been in coma after a brain surgery last month, passed away Monday evening at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi at the age of 84.
JNU Student Union Write to Delhi CM Kejriwal, Urges Him to Facilitate Phased Return of Students to Campus
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) had advised students to return to their homes in March after the commencement of the lockdown and closure of all universities.
Delimitation Panel to Visit 4 North East States, J-K After Preparing Broad Framework to Redraw Constituencies
The commission will also seek views and inputs of its "associate members" - a group of Lok Sabha members and MLAs - after drawing up the broad framework.
Ahead of Assembly Polls Next Year, BJP Readies for Assam Battle, Chalks out Strategy
BJP General Secretary Organisation BL Santhosh held a two-day meeting over August 26-27 in Guwahati with the core committee as well as office-bearers with the Assam assembly elections next year in mind.
Recoveries Exceed Actives Cases of Covid-19 by More Than 18 Lakh; Case Fatality Drops to 1.82 Percent
The Union health ministry pointed out that in the past five months, more than three fourth of Covid-19 cases have recovered and less than one- fourth are active now.
Heavy Rains Lash Delhi-NCR as Orange Alert Issued, Traffic Jams and Flooding in Several Areas
An ‘orange’ alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for Delhi and surrounding areas. Rainfall may impact traffic movement and the public must plan their commute in advance.
