Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said there is no scope for ambiguity in reservations after the introduction of the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Act, 2019. File | Photo Credit: ANI A controversy erupted on January 28 over UGC’s draft guidelines proposing that any vacancy reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates can … Read more

Criticism of my stint comes from privileged, corrupt: J&K Governor

Criticism of my stint comes from privileged, corrupt: J&K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha. | Photo Credit: ANI Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said he had no plans to live for good in the Union Territory (UT) but “will leave behind exemplary work which will be remembered for a long time”. “There are people who say the L-G will have … Read more

West Bengal Minister Akhil Giri’s comments on President Murmu draws criticism

West Bengal Minister Akhil Giri’s comments on President Murmu draws criticism

BJP seeks dismissal of Bengal Minister Akhil Giri. BJP seeks dismissal of Bengal Minister Akhil Giri. West Bengal Minister of State for Correctional Home Administration, Akhil Giri on Saturday, November 12, 2022, came under severe criticism for making a controversial remark on President Droupadi Murmu.  In a video clip that has gone viral on social … Read more

Is that really a question? CSK coach Stephen Fleming fumes over criticism of MS Dhoni batting position

Is that really a question? CSK coach Stephen Fleming fumes over criticism of MS Dhoni batting position

CSK vs SRH, Match 14: Chennai Super Kings failed to chase 165 against Sunrisers Hyderabad to suffer their 3rd loss in succession for the first time since 2014 IPL. Courtesy by BCCI & PTI HIGHLIGHTS Stephen Fleming was asked why CSK sent Kedar Jadhav to bat ahead of MS Dhoni at No.4 Jadhav flopped with … Read more

Judges cannot vent like their critics: CJI S A Bobde, Justice NV Ramana

Judges cannot vent like their critics: CJI S A Bobde, Justice NV Ramana

(This story originally appeared in on Sep 13, 2020) NEW DELHI: The country’s two top judges — Chief Justice of India S A Bobde and next in line Justice N V Ramana — on Saturday said judges are often soft targets of vituperative criticism in social media as they are trained to exercise restraint and … Read more