‘Adversely affected overall merit’: SC slams bias in evaluating women officers for Permanent Commission | India News

Supreme Court (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the armed forces stemmed from a flawed and discriminatory evaluation system, particularly in the way their performance was assessed.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and…

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Under 19 World Cup: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can’t play for India’s men’s team right now – Here’s why | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) The dust is still settling at Harare Sports Club, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking display in the Under-19 World Cup final against England continues to resonate across the cricketing world. His 175 off just 80 balls was more than an innings—it was a record-breaking blitz. With 15 towering sixes and a strike rate…

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Winter holidays 2026: Punjab government announces school closure till January 7 amid cold wave and dense fog

Punjab government announces school closure till January 7 (AI image) The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to worsening cold weather and dense fog conditions. The decision has been taken keeping the safety and health of students and school staff in mind. The announcement was made through an…

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The Hundred: Southern Braves coach Hemang Badani explains auction strategy | Cricket News

File photo of Hemang Badani during a press conference. (PTI) The Hundred franchise Southern Braves picked the likes of Adil Rashid, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs and Thomas Rew forming a composition that includes young and experienced players alike. After the auction, team’s coach Hemang Badani explained the tricky task of manoeuvring a cricket auction. Badani…

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Priyadarshan reveals whether Akshaye Khanna, Salman Khan, Govinda were difficult to work with: ‘Don’t try to change actors, accept them’ |

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has opened up about his working equation with actors, stressing that understanding individuals is key to a smooth collaboration. The director had high praise for Akshaye Khanna, calling him “a complete actor” and someone he shares a strong rapport with. Backing his stance with examples, the director spoke about working with stars…

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‘You should have come earlier’: Delhi HC refuses to stay Lalu Yadav’s trial in IRCTC case; issues notice to CBI | India News

Lalu Prasad Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay Lalu Prasad Yadav‘s trial in the alleged IRCTC scam case and issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking its reply.The single-judge bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma told Yadav’s lawyers, Kapil Sibal and Maninder Singh, that…

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Willie Colón: Willie Colón, best known for his Salsa tunes, passes away at 75 |

Salsa music legend Willie Colón has passed away at 75. The Nuyorican pioneer, known for hits like ‘Calle Luna, calle Sol’ and his collaborations with Héctor Lavoe, died peacefully surrounded by family. His family announced the news, expressing gratitude for support while requesting privacy. Colón’s Grammy-nominated career leaves an indelible mark on Latin music. Willie…

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‘Till the time he does not play Tests, I won’t consider him a big cricketer’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after scoring a century in the U-19 World Cup final. (ICC Media Zone) NEW DELHI: The meme “Bihar is not for beginners” remains a popular trend on social media. Be it the stolen bridges, Bihar elections, Bihar’s politicians or even the dialect. For example, after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi helped India win the U-19 World…

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