The Supreme Court has ruled that criminal proceedings against loan defaulters must cease if a settlement is reached with the bank. Such actions, the court stated, are oppressive and abuse judicial processes, potentially harming the economy. Allowing banks to pursue criminal cases after a compromise undermines settlement sanctity and discourages dispute resolution.
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Married daughter entitled to compassionate job: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are entitled to be considered part of a ‘family’ for employment or ration shop allotment if their parents die in harness. The court found a UP government order excluding married daughters from the definition of ‘family’ unconstitutional, citing gender-based stereotypes and the principle of equality.
PM Modi to chair June 11 Niti governing council meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a crucial Niti Aayog governing council meeting on June 11, following a recent restructuring. The agenda includes reviewing chief secretaries’ deliberations and actions taken on reforms aimed at boosting manufacturing and self-reliance. This comes as the nation grapples with economic pressures from the West Asia conflict, impacting the rupee...
NFHS: Obesity up sharply, as are high blood sugar levels
India faces a growing challenge with lifestyle diseases as the latest NFHS-6 survey reveals a significant increase in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults. Nearly one in three women and over one in four men are now overweight or obese, with elevated blood sugar also climbing sharply.
Quote of the day by Kirk Alyn: ‘If you’re going to do something, you’ve got to believe in it’; decoding meaning behind the first-ever Superman’s words
In a time when special effects were non-existent, Kirk Alyn emerged as the original live-action Superman, transforming the landscape of comic book film adaptations. Despite facing doubt from Hollywood, Alyn’s deep commitment to portraying Superman sincerely—without a hint of irony—captivated audiences and paved the way for the superhero genre we know today.
4,240 candidates appeared, not one qualified: UPPSC APS result stuns aspirants
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced that no candidate qualified for the next stage of the Additional Private Secretary (APS) Examination 2023. All 331 vacancies have been carried forward as no aspirant met the minimum Hindi shorthand speed requirement of 80 words per minute in the second-stage examination.
FWICE WITHDRAWS non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh with immediate effect post Guild and CINTAA mediations
FWICE has withdrawn its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh with immediate effect, following intervention by IMPPA, Producers Guild, and CINTAA. The rollback came after Ranveer served a legal notice to the body. The controversy stemmed from his exit from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 over creative differences and production delays.
All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament: Sairaj Nayse-Satya Chauhan qualify for main draw
All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton tournament: Sairaj Nayse-Satya Chauhan qualify for main draw
Rs 30k for third kid, Rs 40k for fourth: When childbirth becomes a number game, it is women who suffer
Andhra Pradesh’s new cash incentives for more children signal a policy U-turn, aiming to counter falling fertility and an ageing population. However, critics argue this approach ignores the high costs of raising children, gender inequality, and the need for robust social support systems, potentially reinforcing patriarchal norms rather than addressing demographic concerns effectively.