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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a directive calling for renewed scrutiny of the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, across Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). In a letter circulated to universities and colleges, NCW has stressed the need for uniform, fully functional redressal systems…
India has asked Russia to fast-track approvals for Indian exporters –including expedited listing of domestic establishments and quicker registration of marine and pharmaceutical products — as part of a broader push to expand two-way trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal, currently in Moscow, stressed the need for “confidence-building measures to unlock…
BENGALURU: Manipal Education and Medical Group India (MEMG) submitted an expression of interest (EoI) to participate in corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of Think & Learn, the parent company of Byju’s.In a statement on Thursday, MEMG India said it sought inclusion in list of prospective resolution applicants and requested access to company’s financial and operational…
AHMEDABAD: A 41-year-old man has approached Gujarat high court seeking a divorce from his wife on grounds of cruelty, alleging she brought stray dogs into their home and arranged a prank call about an imagined extra-marital affair, causing him public humiliation.According to the man’s appeal, the couple married in 2006 and his troubles began when…
NEW DELHI: A day after a powerful car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least 12 people and injured several others, opposition parties have launched scathing attacks on the Centre. Leading the charge, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai demanded home minister Amit Shah’s resignation, calling him “directly responsible” for the tragedy. “Who will…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to respond to the pleas challenging the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The top court gave the poll body two weeks of time to reply.Further, it permitted AIADMK to join the case backing SIR exercise in Tamil Nadu.The pleas…
NEW DELHI: Noting that current laws do not explicitly criminalise deep fake abuse, NCW recommended inclusion of a clear legal definition and strict penalties under BNS 2023 to fill the legislative gap and ensure accountability, reports Ambika Pandit. A new section has been proposed by NCW in BNS to say “modified content means to include…
AKOLA: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar said Saturday Maharashtra government must conduct a fair investigation into the controversial Pune land deal, in which his nephew and now political rival Ajit Pawar‘s son Parth is embroiled. “It is necessary that government conducts a proper investigation and makes facts public,” he told reporters in Akola, breaking his…
Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, brother of actress Celina Jaitly, has been detained in the UAE for over 14 months. Celina has sought urgent legal and medical help through the Delhi High Court and MEA. Despite limited consular visits, she remains hopeful after a recent court judgment. The brother of Bollywood actress and former Miss…
Supreme Court (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the failure of several air quality monitoring stations in Delhi during Diwali, observing that authorities cannot wait for pollution levels to hit the “severe” mark before acting.During the hearing of the MC Mehta case, a bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai…
