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NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre and CBSE on a plea by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), alleging “large-scale irregularities and deficiencies” in the newly introduced On-Screen Marking system. A vacation bench of Justices Neena Bansal, Krishna and Madhu Jain sought responses from the department…

NEW DELHI: It’s natural for parents to expect that their children would take care of them in their sunset years, but many cases are being reported of the elderly being abandoned after they transfer property to their offspring.In one such case, the Supreme Court on Monday gave an earful to a man for deserting his…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court was extremely disappointed on Monday to find that a man — arrested as a 28-year-old in Nov 1983 for shooting dead a person — waited for more than four decades in the Allahabad high court for a decision on his appeal against conviction and a life term awarded by a…

NEW DELHI: The government expressed regret over renewed attacks in West Asia, saying the latest developments are of utmost concern to the international community.In a statement, ministry of external affairs (MEA) also called on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions, ensure that civilians are not harmed and conclude ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so…

NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a meeting on rejuvenation of Yamuna river, during which he asked the Delhi, Haryana and UP govts to work as a team with an integrated action plan to clean up the water body.Asking the three adjoining states to ensure standard ecological flow — the quantity, timing…

JAMMU: Three mortar shells were found in two separate places in forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said.According to officials, two mortar shells were found in Jhanghar forest area, while another was found at a secluded location in Makri village of Nowshera sector…

ZOJI LA (BALTAL): Zoji La tunnel, an upcoming 13. 1km strategic corridor that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, is on the cusp of a defining moment with a “breakthrough” final blast set for Tuesday.Only three meters of rock remain now and will be blasted before the two ends of the tunnel —…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared zero paper leaks in the state since 2022, contrasting with 93 national incidents since 2017. He highlighted merit-based recruitment, creating 67,037 government jobs. Mann also emphasized Punjab’s rise to number one in school education, citing investments in infrastructure and teacher training, and the success of ‘Schools of Eminence’. CHANDIGARH: Punjab…

NEW DELHI: The first major INDIA bloc meeting since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw several opposition allies deliver a pointed message to the Congress: be more “large-hearted” and adopt a more accommodating approach towards regional partners, news agency PTI reported, quoting sources.From the CPM’s objections to Congress’s Kerala campaign rhetoric to concerns over the…

NEW DELHI: Over a month after facing a drubbing in the West Bengal polls, Trinamool Congress appears to be experiencing a second wave of mutiny, with several party MPs reportedly submitting a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressing their desire to support the BJP-led NDA.This comes days after Mamata Banerjee lost control over…