From Bofors to Harshad Mehta scam: Times when Joint Parliamentary Committees were formed to probe national issues | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Tuesday passed a resolution to organise a nationwide protest on August 22, pressing the government to establish a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate allegations made by US-based firm Hindenburg Research against the Sebi chief and the Adani Group.“Today, we held a meeting with AICC general secretaries, incharges, and…

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Relive Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir’s unforgettable knocks on International Left Handers Day | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Left-handed batsmen have left an indelible mark on the sport of cricket, delivering remarkable performances that have captivated fans worldwide. As we celebrate International Left Handers Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit and appreciate some of the most outstanding innings played by these talented southpaws on the international stage.On this special day…

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Cognizant trolled over job posting offering freshers Rs 2.52 lakh per annum salary: ‘Very generous,’ say netizens | – Times of India

Cognizant, a leading American multinational IT services and consulting firm, recently found itself at the centre of social media trolling after one of its job postings went viral. The controversy began when Cognizant announced an off-campus hiring drive for the 2024 batch, offering an annual package of Rs 2.52 lakh. The job posting, which targeted…

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Criminal charges framed against TMC MP Saket Gokhale in money laundering case, says ED – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said that a special PMLA court in Ahmedabad has framed criminal charges against Saket Gokhale, a Rajya Sabha MP from Trinamool Congress (TMC), under the anti-money laundering law. The case against Gokhale is based on an FIR filed by the Gujarat Police, alleging misuse of funds collected through…

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RG Kar Medical College Murder Case: What every medical student should know about Central Protection Act for Doctors – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, sparked widespread outrage and serious concerns about the safety of medical professionals in hospitals and healthcare facilities. This disturbing case highlights the ever-growing violence that doctors and healthcare professionals are subjected to, exacerbating the problems in an…

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‘The way Bengal govt tried to hide … ‘: JP Nadda hits out at Mamata Banerjee over Kolkata rape-murder case | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union minster JP Nadda on Tuesday lashed out at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee‘s handling of the Kolkata rape-murder case and accused the government of conspiring to “suppress and hush” the matter. The union health minister charged that the state of West Bengal had spiraled into lawlessness and increasing “atrocities” against women,…

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Three laws to curb misleading advertisements but no penalties imposed, action taken is poor, says SC | India News – Times of India

Despite having three laws to protect the public against false claims and misleading ads of drugs, affidavits of various state governments in the Patanjali case in the Supreme Court showed that “in most cases penalties imposed are nil” and “action taken is poor”. The court order noted that “despite the statutes being in place, the…

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‘Telling the nation that I got money is ridiculous’: Ashwini Ponnappa expresses shock over SAI document | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ashwini Ponnappa, a prominent Indian doubles badminton player, expressed her disappointment on Tuesday regarding the lack of individual financial support from the sports ministry as she prepared for the Paris Olympics. She also mentioned that her request for a coach was rejected prior to the recently concluded Games.The Sports Authority of India (SAI)…

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