39elected unopposed39 only after sec finds all is well.jpg

Maharashtra civic polls: With ’68’ candidates set for ‘unopposed victories’, SEC to invoke 2014 directive before declaring them elected | Pune News

PUNE: The State Election Commission (SEC) would follow the Dec 2014 directive issued by then state election commissioner Nand Lal for handling unopposed wins for the municipal corporation elections, where over 60 candidates from 29 corporations are likely to be elected unopposed, senior SEC officials told TOI on Saturday.SEC directed all municipal commissioners to submit…

Read More
1762506396 unnamed file.jpg

‘Going to be a nightmare in country’: Animal rights activist fumes over SC directive to remove stray dogs from all institutions | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Animal rights activist and trustee at People for Animals India, Gauri Maulekhi, on Friday said the Supreme Court’s latest directive ordering the removal of all stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals and public places, calling it “a sweeping order passed without hearing all parties.” Reacting to the apex court’s order, Maulekhi said the…

Read More
1761841518 unnamed file.jpg

Sebi directive: Regulator sets timeline for derivatives rejig on Bankex, BankNifty, and FinNifty; move to deepen sectoral representation

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday issued fresh guidelines directing stock exchanges to realign eligibility norms and composition criteria for derivatives on non-benchmark indices such as Bankex, FinNifty, and BankNifty.According to the circular, exchanges will need to revise the composition and weights of these indices within specified timelines, PTI reported. The adjustment for Bankex and FinNifty…

Read More
Must sing national anthem or face salary cut raj directive to edu offices.jpg

‘Sing national anthem or face salary cut’: Rajasthan directive to govt schools and offices | India News

JAIPUR: Singing the national anthem and national song daily will now be mandatory in all govt schools and offices under Rajasthan’s education, Sanskrit education, and Panchayati Raj departments, education minister Madan Dilawar announced Monday. Additionally, the state will implement a common uniform for all govt and private schools, effective from the 2026 academic session, besides…

Read More