‘Adultery, homosexuality not acceptable in Army’, says Gen. Bipin Rawat
Adultery and homosexuality have been decriminalised in the country by the Supreme Court, but the Army is “conservative” and they will not be allowed to “perpetuate into the Army,” Army chief General Bipin Rawat said.
CBI: Alok Verma calls allegations false and unsubstantiated
In a statement issued late on Thursday following his removal as CBI Director , Alok Verma termed the allegations against him false and unsubstantiated. “It is sad that based on false, unsubstantiated and frivolous allegations made by only one person, who was inimical to me, I have been transferred... I have stood up for the integrity of the institution, and if asked, will do it again to uphold the rule of law,” he said.
Constitution Bench on Ayodhya: CJI Ranjan Gogoi reaffirms role as ‘master of roster’
Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, by constituting a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear the Ayodhya appeals, has re-affirmed the Chief Justice of India’s role as the unchallenged ‘master of roster’ of the Supreme Court.
Modi acting in fear, says Rahul after CBI chief’s ouster
Hours after the high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi removed CBI chief Alok Verma , Congress president Rahul Gandhi alleged that “fear is rampaging through the Prime Minister’s mind”.
Centre aims for 20% cut in air pollution by 2024
The Centre has launched a programme to reduce particulate matter (PM) pollution by 20-30% in at least 102 cities by 2024. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which was formally unveiled on Thursday, is envisaged as a scheme to provide the States and the Centre with a framework to combat air pollution. “This is our war against pollution across the length and breadth of the country,” said A.K. Jain, a senior official in the Union Environment Ministry.
States’ approval not needed for quota Bill
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill of 2019 providing up to 10% reservation for economically weaker sections of the society may be notified as the law of the land sooner than expected.
Protests in Gaya after girl found dead
A beheaded body of a 16-year-old girl was found in Gaya district of Bihar on January 6, which led to protests in the town demanding the immediate arrest of the culprits. Police suspect it to be a case of honour killing.
India haunted by communal politics: Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar Ibrahim, the charismatic leader of Malaysia’s Parti Keadilan Rakyar (People’s Justice Party) on Thursday said here the communal politics that defined birth of India in 1947, continues to be fanned in the country. Mr. Ibrahim urged for a tolerant world based on pluralism and freedom of religion and said his country is determined to protect freedom of religion for indigenous communities and religious minorities.
Injured Andy Murray says Australian Open could be his swansong
Andy Murray will be retiring this year because of the severe pain from his troublesome right hip with next week's Australian Open potentially his last tournament as a professional, the former world number one said. Five-times a runner up at Melbourne Park, Murray had surgery on the joint a year ago and has been unable to recover his best form.
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Opinion | A solution in search of a problem: on 10% reservations
If the number of demands for implementing reforms is any guide, India’s reservation system is clearly in disarray. However, it is unlikely that the recently passed Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019, creating a 10% quota for the economically weaker sections (EWS), will serve as anything more than a band-aid.
