Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:12 AM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital. In a significant departure from recent tradition, CJI Kant took the oath in Hindi, taking the name of God.

EPS picks Sengottaiyan’s stronghold to restart TN tour; signals firm grip on AIADMK

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:05 AM

Chennai, Nov 24 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) will resume his statewide outreach tour on November 30, nearly 50 days after it was halted in the aftermath of the TVK rally stampede in Karur. In a move laden with political symbolism, EPS has chosen Gobichettipalayam in Erode district — the long-time bastion of former minister and nine-time MLA K.A. Sengottaiyan — as the launch point for the sixth phase of his tour.

Ayodhya's divine preparations: Acharyas credit PM Modi for transforming the temple city

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:32 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 23 (IANS) Ayodhya is glowing with devotion and celebration as preparations intensify for the grand flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled on November 25 at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Amid the sacred rituals being performed ahead of the event, the acharyas and spiritual scholars conducting the ceremonies offered heartfelt praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting him for the transformation of Ayodhya and the realisation of the Ram Temple.

New labour codes are the biggest reform since Independence, says NFITU General Secretary Virat Jaiswal

IANS | November 23, 2025 9:25 PM

Bhopal, Nov 23 (IANS) The National Front of Indian Trade Unions (NFITU) has hailed the Modi government’s new labour codes as what it called “a landmark step toward transforming the lives of millions of workers”. NFITU General Secretary Dr Virat Jaiswal described the reforms as “the most historic labour transformation since Independence,” asserting that they will bring decisive, long-awaited change for India’s workforce.