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The Times of India Not Tej Pratap, SP declares Akhilesh as Kannauj candidate

After several changes in decision, the Samajwadi Party announced on Wednesday that Akhilesh Yadav would be the party's candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat, replacing his nephew, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, whose candidacy was previously declared on April 22.

The Times of India Not Tej Pratap, SP declares Akhilesh as Kannauj candidate

After several changes in decision, the Samajwadi Party announced on Wednesday that Akhilesh Yadav would be the party's candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat, replacing his nephew, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, whose candidacy was previously declared on April 22.

The Times of India Conspiracy against PM amounts to treason: Delhi HC

The Delhi HC declared that accusing someone of conspiring against the Prime Minister is a grave accusation amounting to treason. Such allegations cannot be made lightly without substantial evidence, the court emphasized. This statement came during a hearing of a case brought by BJD MP Pinaki Misra against lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, aiming to prevent him from spreading what Misra deemed as "false and defamatory" tweets and statements.

The Times of India Conspiracy against PM amounts to treason: Delhi HC

The Delhi HC declared that accusing someone of conspiring against the Prime Minister is a grave accusation amounting to treason. Such allegations cannot be made lightly without substantial evidence, the court emphasized. This statement came during a hearing of a case brought by BJD MP Pinaki Misra against lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, aiming to prevent him from spreading what Misra deemed as "false and defamatory" tweets and statements.

The Times of India WB govt moves SC, says jobs scam order will paralyse schools

The state government filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to invalidate all 2016 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments. They argued that this ruling could "paralyze" schools in Bengal, potentially resulting in a "total collapse of the education system." Additionally, the state requested an interim stay on the high court's order.

The Times of India WB govt moves SC, says jobs scam order will paralyse schools

The state government filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to invalidate all 2016 teaching and non-teaching staff appointments. They argued that this ruling could "paralyze" schools in Bengal, potentially resulting in a "total collapse of the education system." Additionally, the state requested an interim stay on the high court's order.

The Times of India 'High-energy finales' bring Phase-II campaign to an end

The curtains closed Wednesday on an intense campaign ahead of phase two of the seven-stage LS polls, scheduled for April 26 across 88 constituencies in 13 states. These include all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, and eight each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

The Times of India SC mulls whether 9-J bench can put Article 31 validity to test

Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed an engrossing debate over the existing architecture of Article 31C, added to the Constitution in 1971 to shield legislations furthering objectives of Article 39(b) & 39(c) in Directive Principles of State Policy from court scrutiny for alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality) and 19 (freedoms).

The Times of India SC mulls whether 9-Judge bench can put Article 31 validity to test

Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed an engrossing debate over the existing architecture of Article 31C, added to the Constitution in 1971 to shield legislations furthering objectives of Article 39(b) & 39(c) in Directive Principles of State Policy from court scrutiny for alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality) and 19 (freedoms).

The Times of India SC: Can't pass order on EVMs on suspicion of manipulation

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court indicated its reluctance to issue any directives solely based on suspicions of hacking and manipulation concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). However, it affirmed its commitment to taking necessary measures for enhancement should the need arise.

The Times of India Cong manifesto hints at religious quota in armed forces: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi's recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress's manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to introduce religion-based reservation even within the armed forces.Addressing a gathering of intellectuals in support of BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance in Visakhapatnam, senior BJP politician accused Congress of drawing from Sachar Committee report, which proposed conducting a religious census within the armed forces.

The Times of India Cong manifesto hints at religious quota in armed forces: Rajnath

Defence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi's recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress's manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to introduce religion-based reservation even within the armed forces.Addressing a gathering of intellectuals in support of BJP-TDP-Jana Sena alliance in Visakhapatnam, senior BJP politician accused Congress of drawing from Sachar Committee report, which proposed conducting a religious census within the armed forces.