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JSSC-CGL exam cancellation triggers another protest by 2,000 candidates who cleared it; demand for CBI probe continues

Ranchi, Aug. 18 -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's announcement to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam has raised questions over the future of at least 2,000 people who fear losing jobs they earned after... Read More


SC notice to Centre, states on plea to confiscate property of offenders in paper leak cases

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and the state governments on a PIL seeking directions to confiscate movable and immovable property of offenders and ... Read More


Hanging stays as mode of execution, SC leaves door open for future scientific review

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the abolition of the present practice of executing a death row convict by hanging and replacing it with less painful met... Read More


Trump cites Indian poll chief's question to make a case for SAVE America Act

Washington, Aug. 18 -- Making a strong case for stricter electoral laws in the US, President Donald Trump praised the Indian election system and recalled Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar ques... Read More


Delhi Police denies excessive use of force during protest: '5k cops tried to manage 30k+ protesters'

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Delhi Police has defended its actions during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest, telling the Supreme Court that it used a graded response only after parts of the gathering al... Read More


Yogi govt strict on negligence in treatment of Ayushman patients, action taken against 866 hospitals

Lucknow, Aug. 18 -- The Yogi government continues to take Action against hospitals associated with the Ayushman scheme for negligence in treating Ayushman cardholder patients, rule violations, and fin... Read More


NTA undertakes exam system overhaul; removes 50 staff members, advertise 10 leadership positions

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has removed more than 50 of its staff members and is onboarding professionals for key leadership positions as part of measures to reform the ove... Read More


Nifty falls for 5th day; Sensex drops 281 points amid rising crude oil prices

Mumbai, Aug. 17 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday amid rising crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 281.09 poin... Read More


BJP chief Nitin Nabin announces party reshuffle; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje get key roles

New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The BJP on Monday announced its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin, carrying out a major organisational reshuffle that brings several experienced leaders back in... Read More


Jharkhand CID raids JSSC office over alleged exam irregularities amid protests

Ranchi, Aug. 17 -- The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday conducted raids at the office of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) in Ranchi as part of its investigati... Read More