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न्यायमूर्ति गीता मित्तल को आज जम्मू कश्मीर उच्च न्यायालय का मुख्य न्यायाधीश नियुक्त किया गया। इसके साथ ही राज्य के उच्च न्यायालय की अध्यक्षता करने वाली वह पहली महिला न्यायाधीश बन गयी हैं।न्यायमूर्ति गीता मित्तल अब तक दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाहक मुख्य न्यायाधीश थीं।कल न्यायमूर्ति सिंधु शर्मा जम्मू कश्मीर उच्च न्यायालय की पहली महिला न्यायाधीश बनींकानून मंत्रालय की अलग से जारी एक अधिसूचना के अनुसार पटना उच्च न्यायालय के मुख्य न्यायाधीश न्यायमूर्ति राजेन्द्र मेनन को दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय का नया मुख्य न्यायाधीश नियुक्त किया गया है।अन्य नियुक्तियों में राजस्थान…

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Swaraj concludes Kyrgyzstan visit, leaves for Uzbekistan

August 4, 2018 strong

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today concluded her “result-oriented” visit to Kyrgyzstan during which she held talks with the country’s top leadership to deepen and reinvigorate the bilateral ties across all sectors. Swaraj called on Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov yesterday and met her counterpart Erlan Abdyldaev today and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in a number of areas, including trade, energy and defence and security. She left for Uzbekistan on the final leg of her three-nation tour. “Concluding a focused and result-oriented visit, EAM takes off for Tashkent for the…

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We could have applied ourselves better, says Kohli

August 4, 2018 strong

India skipper Virat Kohli today rued the lack of application and poor shot selection by his batsmen after their meek surrender paved the way for an England victory in the opening Test here. The hosts drew first blood in the five-match series with a 31-run win at the Edgbaston. Chasing 194, Kohli stood out again with a combative 51 but lacked support at the other end, as India were all out for 162. “I think it was a great game. Glad to be part of such an exciting Test. Lot…

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Kishore Kumar: An average student who made huge mark in B-town

August 4, 2018 strong

Legendary singer Kishore Kumar preferred singing and music to studies during his student days and was very clear in the formative years of his life that he wanted to make a “mark” in the fledgling Hindi film industry. Kumar, whose 89th birth anniversary is being celebrated today, had an average academic record, as per documents available with the Indore Christian College (ICC), where he enrolled for intermediate in 1946. He secured third division with just 326 marks out of 800 in high school examination (Class 10), according to the documents…

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Alex Parrish cracked door open for women of colour, says Priyanka as she bids adieu to ‘Quantico’

August 4, 2018 strong

As Priaynka Chopra’s debut American TV series “Quantico” had its finale last night, the actor said bringing Alex Parrish to life challenged her “physically and emotionally”. The 36-year-old Indian star, who made her foray in to the West with the ABC series, said getting a leading role in her debut show has made her hopeful about the future prospects for “female talent and women of colour”. “As the season ends, I am saying goodbye to Alex Parrish. As you’ll see, her story will come full circle… and that is the…

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Don’t get swayed away by infighting: CJI Misra to budding lawyers, judges

August 4, 2018 strong

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra today asked budding lawyers and judges not to get swayed away by infighting and distractions that come their way and suggested them to deal with such situations courageously. He was addressing law students at the sixth convocation of the National Law University here. “You are required to develop an attitude not to get swayed away by the infighting and distractions that come your way. Remain firm and courageous,” CJI Misra told the students. He said it was important for budding lawyers to familiarise themselves…

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Ishrat case: Order on two ex-cops’ discharge pleas likely on Aug 7

August 4, 2018 strong

A special CBI court, hearing the discharge applications of former police officers D G Vanzara and N K Amin in Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, is likely to pass its order on August 7. Special CBI court Judge J K Pandya said the order, which was listed for today, will be passed on Tuesday. The court had last month concluded hearing arguments of the two accused retired police officers, the CBI and Ishrat’s mother Shamima Kauser, who had challenged Vanzara’s discharge plea. Former Gujarat DIG Vanzara has sought discharge…

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GST slabs may reduce to 3 in long-term: Sanjeev Sanyal

August 4, 2018 strong

In the long-term, Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs may come down to three, in addition to the exempted category, Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Adviser to the Finance Ministry, today said. The three slabs could be a low of 5 per cent, a central 15 per cent (merging 12 per cent and 18 per cent slabs that exist now) and a top rate of 25 per cent, he said here at an interactive session organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce. “In the long-term, the GST rates might be squeezed…

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BJP misleads people in the name of religion: Pilot

August 4, 2018 strong

Accusing the BJP of misleading people in the name of religion, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress president Sachin Pilot today asked if the saffron party shows concern and talks about temples only to seek political advantage in elections. Hitting out at the BJP and Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Pilot said the BJP has emotionally exploited people and misled them. “BJP has been doing politics with temples at the centre of it. The party has always worked to force its divisive thought and mislead people in the name of religion,” Pilot said in…

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5 militants gunned down in Shopian; civilian killed in clashes

August 4, 2018August 4, 2018 strong

Five militants were today gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, while a civilian was killed and 10 others injured during clashes with law enforcement personnel after the gun battle, officials said. Fresh exchange of firing between militants and security forces took place this morning at Kiloora in Shopian, where a militant was killed last night, they said. “Four more terrorists have been killed in the operation at Kiloora in Shopian. One terrorist was killed last night,” an army official said. All…