SC notice to Centre on news publishers’ plea challenging data protection law
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response of the Centre on a petition challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and the DPDP Rules on the grounds that they allegedly infringe press freedom and the right to information. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices…
On Paper, not on the Ground: HCA Saga – Part 2B
The Court sent the SMC to put systems in place. A year on, too many remain on paper. With the obstruction gone and the runway clear, members are waiting for the surgeon to operate. Special Correspondent Ask why the coach of Hyderabad’s women’s senior team, who was removed midway through the season following serious complaints,…
When Headlines Lose Credibility
National newspapers must distinguish investigative journalism from insinuation, and accountability from political agitation The decline of credibility in Bharat’s once-respected national newspapers is becoming a matter of serious concern. When publications that built their reputations on professional journalism appear to cross the thin line between exposing uncomfortable truths and fuelling political narratives, they must expect…
Bihar MLC polls: Counting begins for eight seats amid tight security
Patna: Counting of votes for biennial elections to eight Bihar Legislative Council seats began at 8 am on Tuesday amid tight security, an official said. The counting will decide the electoral fate of 90 candidates in four graduates seats and 60 in four teachers constituencies, he said. Polling, held on October 23, recorded a turnout…
17 Prisoners Escape From Tamil Nadu Jail, Police Arrest 1
Online News Desk Seventeen inmates lodged at the Theni sub-jail in Tamil Nadu escaped late Monday night after allegedly assaulting a police official, officials said. One of the 17 inmates has been arrested, while 17 special teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the remaining escapees. Inspector General of Police (IGP), South Zone, Vijayendra…
Bhuvneshwar OUT, Another Chance For Sooryavanshi? India’s Likely 11 For 3rd T20I Vs NZ
Online Sports Desk India are leading the five-match T20I series against New Zealand 2-0 after brilliant back-to-back victories in Christchurch, and yet there seems to be more than enough room for improvement. Some players look out of form, and some of the tactical changes are not working out. The major talking point would once again…
BRICS Parliamentary Forum: Speaker Birla holds bilateral meetings with leaders of UAE, China, Iran
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday held bilateral meetings with parliamentary leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China and Iran on the sidelines of the 13th BRICS Parliamentary Forum here, in which he discussed issues ranging from parliamentary cooperation, bilateral relations, trade and regional peace. During his meeting with Saqr Ghobash,…
UP CEO rejects voter deletion forms with 26 ‘Nand Lal’ signatures; BLO booked
Lucknow: Taking cognisance of complaints lodged by the Samajwadi Party, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh informed on Monday that the Form-7 applications intended for the removal of names from the current voters’ list, which contained the signatures of 26 individuals named Nand Lal, have not been accepted. Additionally, a case…
EC defends SIR in SC, says Form 6 unchanged, justifies documentation framework
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday strongly defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls before the Supreme Court, maintaining that the exercise was authorised by law and the relevant orders were approved unanimously by all three members of the Commission. Rejecting the allegations that Form 6 had been amended, the poll panel,…
HCA Under Fire: Camp or Smokescreen?
Aggrieved parents and players demand transparency as questions mount over Hyderabad women’s cricket selections An Aggrieved Parent What difference is court supervision making to women’s cricket in Hyderabad? Under the elected Apex Council, complaints about women’s selections were routine, and parents could at least blame a divided council that obstructed the court-appointed supervisor. The SMC…
