In a path-breaking decision with far-reaching socio-economic impact, the Centre has allowed woman employees to nominate her son or daughter for family pension, instead of her husband, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse's ineligibility or demise, the statement said. Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said that the Department of Pensions and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has introduced an amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021, allowing female government employees or pensioners to grant family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, in place of of their spouse.
The Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, 2024 bill also says that any child born of a live-in relationship shall be considered a legitimate child.
'They have been found wanting in taking stern measures to stop this because the Constitution has given them this authority and the power to ensure a free and fair election in the country.'
Political leaders and candidates should not use children for campaign activities in any manner including holding a child in their arms, carrying a child in a vehicle or in rallies, the poll watchdog said.
When asked if Modi and Singh's comments can be seen as "confessions" on the alleged "assassination of (Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh) Nijjar in Canada, (designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh) Pannu's murder-for-hire plot in New York, and killings in Pakistan", Miller said the US will not get involved in the matter.
The selection has been completely based on academic and administrative prowess and with a vision to take universities ahead, they said.
Selected students from Delhi will receive up to Rs 10,000 to cover tuition fees along with an annual academic allowance of up to Rs 10,000.
'The practice of selectively praising judicial decisions that align with one's views while vehemently criticising those that do not, undermines the very essence of judicial review and the rule of law'
'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.
Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.
If the gift is received from a relative, there is no tax implication. But if the gift is received from a non-relative and exceeds Rs 50,000 in value during a financial year, the entire value of the gift is taxable.
A statement by the foreign office in Islamabad said that Pakistan has always demonstrated its commitment to peace in the region but its desire for peace should not be misconstrued.
A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis have directed stringent action in the case of a car accident involving a 17-year-old boy, in which two persons were killed, the Pune police chief said on Tuesday.
'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.'
Singh said India has the strength to take stern action against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan has started realising it.
The Navy Day is celebrated every year to recall the contribution of the force during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.
Members of the Islami Andolan Bangladesh, a political party, marched to the nation's election commission, ahead of the election schedule declaration, in Dhaka, November 15, 2023. Three days earlier, November 12, 2023, garment industry workers protested demanding a wage raise at Mirpur in Dhaka.
It must have been a pleasant surprise for cricket fans as Kohli, wearing glasses, looked relaxed while reading the newspaper while travelling by the London underground.
On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.
A man of big games! He may have faced a lot of backlash after a torrid start to the season, but KKR's 'big-bucks' man, proved exactly why he's worth every penny as he put up a match-winning performance to power Kolkata Knight Riders to their third Indian Premier League title.
India has sent a letter of request to the United States seeking to purchase patrol drones for protection and vigilance of its maritime assets in the Indian Ocean, sources said.
It is the first Indian film in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 30 years.
The confrontation, which happened on January 2, saw the shepherds reportedly throwing rocks at the Chinese personnel.
It said the acceptance of necessity accorded to the procurement by the Defence Acquisition Council noted the estimated cost of $3,072 million as provided by the US government, adding the price will be negotiated once policy approval from Washington is received.
He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.
Alexander Zverev has been ordered by a Berlin court to pay an undisclosed fine for physically abusing the mother of his child.
The Chinese and Pakistani navies at a naval base in Karachi on Saturday kicked off the 'Sea Guardians-3' exercise in the waters and airspace of the northern Arabian Sea in drills that include anti-submarine operations, Dawn News reported on the exercises which will end on Friday.
The deal, estimated to be worth USD 2 to 3 billion, has been approved by the state department, the sources said.
organic awareness for the film coupled with the fact that there was no other Bollywood release in the running meant that The Kerala Story released on over 1,000 screens.
'BJP has lot of money. Even a rich person like me is scared of taking on the financial muscle of the BJP.' 'What is the point of throwing money? Result toh aane wala nahi hai.'
Ashwin had left for Chennai hours after reaching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets on the second day of the match.
From intergalactic superheroes to the ills of smoking and body shaming, OTT is brimming with action this week.
The defence ministry on Thursday accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, people familiar with the development said.
The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.
He pointed out that such a restriction is not prevalent in many Islamic countries.
Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.
Paris got its fill of Oppenheimer, when the Hollywood film premiered at the Cinema Le Grand Rex in the city, and had A-listers walk down the red carpet.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.
