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The oath was administered to him by UPSC chairman Manoj Soni.Dasa was also chairman, standing committee of All India Public Service Commissions from December 2020 till January 2022. The standing committee is a nine-member panel, which is constituted by UPSC chairman in the national conference every year and it represents all 29 state PSCs to coordinate with UPSC on various issues.Dasa was also chairman, drafting committee for preparing model syllabus and exam pattern for civil service exams across the states.It is pertinent to note that the draft submitted by Dinesh Dasa committee had been principally accepted by all the 29…

“These 12 libraries are just a beginning and 16 more such libraries will be soon inaugurated,” the Chief Minister said while addressing the gathering here.The Chief Minister said these world-class libraries are equipped with ultra-modern facilities to ensure they act as a paradise for book lovers.Mann said these libraries are a true repository of knowledge and literature, adding it is a matter of pride and satisfaction that these libraries house books on varied subjects.The Chief Minister said the collection of libraries includes some of the rare books, which would be a big asset for the book lovers.He envisioned that these…

The course was concluded on Friday.Ministry of Defence said that spearheaded by the Indian Army’s vision for gender neutrality and women empowerment, this initiative, themed on the UN framework, was organised under the stewardship of the Ministry of Defence.The official said that hosting such a transformative course reinforces India’s commitment to fostering deeper international collaboration while championing gender equality in the armed forces. He said that the course has been designed to elevate leadership competencies, strategic acumen, and operational efficacy among female officers, while offering a rich platform for cross-cultural interaction and mutual professional development. He said that integral to…

In response to the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged individuals seeking medical assistance, a division bench comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula has directed both the Central and AAP government to simplify the procedures for accessing healthcare services offered by various health welfare schemesThe bench called for clear, prominently displayed instructions in accessible language, forms available in regional languages, and minimal document requirements, especially for medical emergencies.“The procedure required for availing free medical treatment must be streamlined, including various surgeries, as well as surgeries for implants/devices and to put in place a single-window mechanism with designated…

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Shivani Chauhan heard a case where a suspect reportedly took his own life due to illegal detention, as well as physical and mental abuse by four DRI officers.As per the case details, the central agency conducted a raid at the office, shop, and residence of Gaurav Gupta on April 24, 2018. The operation concluded the following morning, resulting in the seizure of gold, silver, and foreign currency.The victim and his father are alleged to have accompanied the DRI officials to their office.Tragically, Gaurav Gupta fell from the DRI office through a window that had allegedly been left…

According to the senior advocate of the Calcutta High Court and the CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya the decision was quite expected in view of the court observation on role of the officer concerned in the previous hearing on September 25.“ED was asked by Justice Sinha’s bench to present the details of the properties of the directors of a corporate entity whose name surfaced in the course of investigation. “But ED, instead of submitting a report based on its own independent findings, just paced a report based on information submitted to it by the directors of the said…

“In sheer violation of the democratic rights of public representatives, the CIA staff Fazilka did not allow a delegate of senior Congress leadership to meet arrested Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira,” said Bajwa.”The AAP government has stooped to an all-time low and now resorted to petty vendetta politics. The Punjab Congress will not be cowed down by such pressure tactics.”Congress leader Bajwa said Khaira has always raised its voice against the misdeeds and anti-people policies of the AAP government.Most recently in an ‘X’ post, he put the AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in the docks.He sought clarification from Chadha…

With no untoward incidents of violence being reported, the state is returning to normalcy. The buses, cabs and autos have started to ply on the roads. Shops, commercial complexes and malls remained open to the public in Bengaluru. The other major cities of southern Karnataka, where bandh was observed in toto are also returning to normalcy.R. Hitendra, ADGP, Law and Order, said that the bandh was peaceful all across the state. No reports of violence till now been reported. IGPs, SPs, and City Police Commissioners are on patrol. The security is beefed up in border areas, and highways, he added.Bengaluru…

The party on Friday appealed to people to make some noise from 7 p.m. to 7.05 p.m. on September 30 as a mark of protest.It called on 5 crore people of the state to show their solidarity with Chandrababu Naidu by participating in the protest.The TDP urged the people to ring the bell or beat utensil, blow whistle or honk horns of their vehicles so that the voice is heard by ‘psycho Jagan in Tadepalli palace’.Naidu’s daughter-in-law Nara Brahmani requested people to make some noise for five minutes to convey their protest to the government.Brahmani posted on ‘X’ that if…

According to a senior Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official, the call regarding a blaze at Azadpur Mandi was received at 5.19 p.m on Friday. “A total of 11 fire tenders were rushed to the site and the flames were doused by 6:30 p.m. No casualty has been reported,” said the official, adding that the cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. –IANSssh/vd