Former SC judge V. Ramasubramanian takes charge as NHRC Chairperson

IANS | December 30, 2024 11:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Monday took charge as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Apart from Justice Ramasubramanian, Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi also took charge as the member of the NHRC.

Centre's digitisation drive makes life easier for pensioners

IANS | December 29, 2024 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Centre has implemented several initiatives in 2024 aimed at enhancing the welfare of pensioners, streamlining grievance redressal, and promoting digitisation in pension processes, according to the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) year-end review released on Sunday.

BPSC rules out cancellation of prelims test

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:43 PM

Patna, Dec 27 (IANS) In response to the ongoing protests by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) candidates, the Commission said on Friday that the 70th Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, will not be cancelled.

Health of farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal deteriorating: Punjab AAP

IANS | December 25, 2024 10:11 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 25 (IANS) A delegation of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, led by Punjab party President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, on Wednesday, visited the Khanauri border to meet fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike, saying his health "is deteriorating with his kidneys and liver showing signs of strain".