No debate on Article 142, decision entirely in court’s domain: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi

IANS | April 19, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Supreme Court's retired judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday virtually disagreed with Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘nuclear missile’ remark about Article 142 and its alleged misuse, saying the decision to use the inherent powers under the Article lies entirely in the domain of the court.

J&K: 2,300 solar pumps installed under PM-KUSUM scheme, target set at 5,000

IANS | April 19, 2025 6:45 PM

Jammu, April 19 (IANS) As part of efforts to promote renewable energy and support farmers in remote areas, the Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) has successfully installed 2,300 solar pumps under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, with a target to install 5,000 pumps in the near future.

Rahul Gandhi says Nehru's 'pursuit of truth' inspires his political journey

IANS | April 19, 2025 6:40 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has opened up about the deeper motivations behind his political path, revealing that his inspiration comes not from a quest for power but from a lineage of leaders committed to truth -- most notably his great-grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru.

President highest functionary, Constitution framers did not say anything on time taken for assent: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi

IANS | April 19, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The President is the highest constitutional functionary, and the Constitution framers have never said anything about time taken by him or her for giving assent to a bill, said former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday, underlining the need for deeper study of the provisions of Article 200 that expects Governors to approve bills ‘as soon as possible’.