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Thumri queen Girija Devi passes away at 88

Eminent classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Girija Devi passed away following a cardiac arrest.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Oct 2017

Procedure to remove ECs vague, says petition in SC

A petition was filed in the Supreme Court pointing out the vagueness in the procedure for removal of Election Commissioners, saying it affects the panel’s autonomy.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Oct 2017

Rajasthan to shield public servants from probes.

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan has promulgated an ordinance providing for prior sanction for investigation against public servants, judges and magistrates for acts done “in discharge of official duties”.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 21st Oct 2017

Solicitor-General Ranjit Kumar resigns.

Within months after the Centre gave him an extension, Solicitor-General of India Ranjit Kumar, the second highest ranking law officer of the government, resigned with immediate effect a day after Diwali.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 21st Oct 2017

Centre pushes for cash-free campuses

The Ministry of Human Resource Development aims to make financial transactions completely digital in all higher education institutions.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 21st Oct 2017