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Army promotion: How could Army chief defy govt order, asks Supreme Court

April 30, 2015 4:14 am

Bench led by Justice T S Thakur questioned as to how Chief of Army Staff defied government order by not following the ‘Command Exit’ policy and the government still chose not to raise any objection.

Supreme Court asks Centre to clarify stand on Army’s preferential promotion policy

April 23, 2015 11:31 am

This policy was quashed by Armed Forces Tribunal, compelling the Army to appeal in the SC.

Relief for Army as SC stays tribunal order quashing its promotion policy

March 26, 2015 1:42 am

The respondents, represented by Meenakshi Lekhi, however, argued that the AVSC recommendations had been falsely interpreted.

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Caste abuse allegation at Jamia Millia Islamia polytechnic, FIR filed

Updated: January 21, 2026 08:29 IST

Police said the complaint was filed on January 19 alleging “physical manhandling and assault”, “use of caste-based slurs and abuses toward the victim”, and “a physical scuffle occurring on the premises”. It is learnt that the alleged incident took place on January 16.

Exclusive | Bridgerton’s Golda Rosheuvel first auditioned for Lady Danbury, says ‘can’t imagine it any other way’

January 21, 2026 08:25 IST

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury) discuss the progress of Black women actors in Hollywood today, how the Netflix show has contributed to that, and what if the former had played the latter's role.

India decides to withdraw diplomats’ families in Bangladesh

Updated: January 21, 2026 08:23 IST

India has a high commission in Dhaka, and other diplomatic posts in Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet.

65% of 1,165 flats offered by DDA in Narela sold out within days, ‘unexpected’ boost seen in premium segment

January 21, 2026 08:19 IST

Separate pocket, improved connectivity may have helped boost sales, say officials.

Delhi court grants first bail in Turkman Gate violence case

January 21, 2026 08:17 IST

The court was hearing the bail plea of 25‑year‑old Md Ubedullah, who was accused of rioting, stone‑pelting and attempt to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

3 Bajrang Dal workers held for assaulting MBBS student: Police

January 21, 2026 08:16 IST

A cross complaint was filed by the Bajrang Dal members against two members of the other group and a non-cognizable case was registered against them, said Vaghela.

T20’s gets two new thinkers: Steve Waugh, hockey GOAT Jamie Dwyer

Updated: January 21, 2026 08:16 IST

Australian greats co-owners of Amsterdam franchise in the upcoming European T20 Premier League, co-founded by actor Abhishek Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan’s VHS tapes of Ali, Pele made son Abhishek a sports buff

Updated: January 21, 2026 08:15 IST

To explain the birth of his passion, Abhishek strolls down the memory lane to track back to the time when Bachchan Sr was the 'angry young man', did back-to-back shifts and was on road for weeks.

Shinde Sena corporators check out after Gazette notification; Shinde meets BJP leaders in Delhi

Updated: January 21, 2026 08:00 IST

The final shape of power-sharing in the BMC is expected to become clear after these discussions conclude.

AIIMS mental health project helps 19-year-old in a Delhi slum get her life back: Can this save teens from depression?

January 21, 2026 07:49 IST

More than 50 per cent of adult mental health problems begin before the age of 14. Adolescents are the future, need a safe space, say experts.

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