SC extends relief to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

SC extends relief to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Friday extended the operation of an earlier interim order directing that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity. Feb 14, 2025
Nepal, India agree completion of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project report in 3 months

India and Nepal agree to accelerate talks on stalled hydroelectric projects

India and Nepal have agreed to resume talks on various mechanisms related to three multipurpose hydroelectric power projects - Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project, Saptakoshi High Dam Multipurpose Project and Sunkoshi Storage cum Diversion Scheme - the local media in Kathmandu reported on Friday following a meeting of the power exchange committee held in New Delhi, earlier this week. Feb 14, 2025
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Places of Worship Act: Centre yet to file counter affidavit, SC to hear petitions on Feb 17

The Centre is yet to file its counter affidavit to a clutch of petitions pertaining to the Places of Worship Act, 1991, though the Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday the pleas challenging the validity of the contentious law, which prohibits the filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947. Feb 14, 2025
Honour to meet PM Narendra Modi, says Elon Musk

Honour to meet PM Narendra Modi, says Elon Musk

It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, after the duo met and discussed on a host of issues like space, mobility, technology, and innovation. Feb 14, 2025