Friday, November 22
In a pivotal ruling, the NCDRC has directed Haryana government to allocate a residential plot to retired head constable Naresh Kumar, overturning a previous state decision. The ruling emphasizes 'contra proferentem' due to the lack of clear exclusions in the reservation criteria for ex-servicemen. The bench found Kumar was entitled to the allotment under existing rules.
Late industrialist Ratan Tata praised then Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao in 1996 for his significant role in initiating economic reforms in India, expressing admiration and gratitude for Rao's far-sighted efforts that transformed India's economy and placed it on the global economic map.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun revealed that Sikh for Justice has been communicating with Canadian PM Trudeau's office, sharing information against India. This comes amid escalating tensions between India and Canada after allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India denies. Both nations have expelled each other's diplomats. It also accused Canada of giving space to extremist and anti-India elements in their country.
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab and Haryana for inadequate action on stubble burning, summoning their chief secretaries for non-compliance. The court termed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as a 'toothless tiger' and directed penal action against state officers. Punjab's failure to seek financial aid for farmers to address the issue was also highlighted.
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab and Haryana for inadequate action on stubble burning, summoning their chief secretaries for non-compliance. The court termed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as a 'toothless tiger' and directed penal action against state officers. Punjab's failure to seek financial aid for farmers to address the issue was also highlighted.
Amid a rise in hoax threats targeting commercial flights, the Indian government is working to add people issuing such threats to the no-fly list. Airlines are urging for prompt action as these threats disrupt schedules and incur significant costs. Authorities assure zero risk in flying and are tracing the culprits for strict legal action.
Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats tied to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, killed outside a temple in Surrey, BC. Relations between Canada and India have soured, with both countries engaging in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats and India's suspension of visa issuances for Canadians.
