Friday, November 22
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar urged BJP workers to encourage women to become BJP members by promising them benefits under the Annapurna Yojana if the party comes to power in Bengal. This statement drew criticism from the Trinamool Congress.
An under-construction bullet train bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Anand district, trapping workers under the debris. Rescue teams are working to save those trapped, with two workers already rescued. The bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
An under-construction bullet train bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Anand district, trapping workers under the debris. Rescue teams are working to save those trapped, with two workers already rescued. The bridge is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.
The Supreme Court criticized former Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer's stance on private property rights. The majority judgment rejected his view advocating greater state control over private resources for "common good", asserting it imposed a rigid economic theory on constitutional governance.
Bollywood star Salman Khan received yet another death threat, this time allegedly from an individual claiming to be the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The caller demanded a public apology at their temple or a hefty sum of Rs 5 crore to spare the actor's life.
The Supreme Court overturned a high court ruling, upholding the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act. The court affirmed the state's right to regulate educational standards in madrasas without infringing on minority rights. However, certificates beyond Class XII issued by madrasas won't be recognized by the UP Madarsa Board.
Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, has proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor. Justice Khanna, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, is set to become the 51st CJI upon government approval, serving a tenure until May 2025.
Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, has proposed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor. Justice Khanna, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, is set to become the 51st CJI upon government approval, serving a tenure until May 2025.
A Vistara flight from Frankfurt to Mumbai received a security threat via social media. The aircraft landed safely at Mumbai airport at 7.45 am, and all passengers were evacuated. The airline is collaborating with security agencies to complete mandatory checks before resuming operations.
