SC refuses to stay Jessop’s disinvestment

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Union Government and disinvestment ministry on a petition challenging a decision to disinv...

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Union Government and disinvestment ministry on a petition challenging a decision to disinvest its stake in EMU Coach Manufacturing Unit, Jessop & Co Ltd, in West Bengal, but refused to stay the ongoing process for its privatisation.

Petitioner Jessop staff submitted that railway transport had been categorised by the government itself as a strategic sector and contended that manufacturing of coaches also fell within that category. However, the bench said manufacture of coaches could not be in the category of railway transport which would only include carrying of goods and passengers.

Men who opened fire outside actor Disha Patani’s home killed in encounter in Ghaziabad

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Two men belonging to the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar Gang were killed in an encounter in Ghaziabad, suspected to be involved in the firing outside Disha Patani's residence. The duo, identified as Ravindra and Arun, were wanted in multiple cases and were spotted by the police through CCTV footage. UP CM Yogi Adityanath had directed for a speedy investigation and strict action against the perpetrators.

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