SC suggests identifying 'creamy layer' in SC-STs

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested the application of the "creamy layer" principle to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for availing benefits of affirmative action.  

A 7-judge Constitution Bench was…

We work hard, unlike others who make reels to show off: Railway Minister

New Delhi (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while addressing the Lok Sabha on Thursday, criticised the Opposition for their handling of Railway safety and infrastructure during their tenure. 

The minister's comments came amid…

Paris Olympics: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze in Men's 50m Rifle 3P event

Chateauroux (IANS) Swapnil Kusale won the bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the Paris Olympics, here on Thursday. He also become the first Indian shooter to bag a medal in this event at the quadrennial extravaganza. 

Where have 71 ponds gone? HC asks Ranchi civic body

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation over the disappearance of ponds in Ranchi.

The court questioned the corporation, asking where the 71 ponds reported to have existed…

CM Vijayan refutes Home Minister Amit Shah's claims of prior alert, says 'no time for blame game'

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) Hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the Centre had alerted the Kerala government on July 23, warning of possible danger in and around Wayanad, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refuted…

UPSC strikes off Puja Khedkar's name from IAS, bars her permanently from all exams

Mumbai (IANS) In a major development, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has cancelled the provisional candidature of IAS Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar and has permanently barred her from all future examinations/selections, as per an official…

Stock market closes near all-time high; Nifty at 24,951

Mumbai (IANS) Indian equity indices closed near an all-time high on Wednesday following positive action in the broader market. 

At closing, the Sensex was at 81,741, up 285 points or 0.35 per cent, and the Nifty was at 24,951, up 93 points…

Liquor policy case: CM Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Kavitha's judicial custody extended

New Delhi (IANS) A court here on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and BRS leader K. Kavitha in the excise policy case. 

The accused were produced through video…

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Tel Aviv (IANS) The political head of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Wednesday. 

Haniyeh was killed alongside one of his bodyguards at his residence…

Wayanad landslides toll reaches 120, 98 missing, rescue operations continue

Kozhikode (IANS) Kerala experienced its "worst-ever" natural disaster in the hilly Wayanad district early on Tuesday as a series of devastating landslides, amid heavy rain, left at least 120 people dead, 98 others reported missing while around 160…