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Delhi HC notice to Shashi Tharoor on Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation petition | Latest News India

Delhi HC notice to Shashi Tharoor on Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s defamation petition | Latest News India

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May 20, 2025 02:07 PM IST Chandrasekhar alleged that Tharoor defamed him by making “false” and “derogatory” statements on national television The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s petition challenging the dismissal of his defamation complaint against the Congress parliamentarian. The next hearing in the case will take place on September 15. (Facebook photo) Chandrasekhar alleged that Tharoor defamed him by making “false” and “derogatory” statements on national television, had allegedly tarnished his image by accusing him of bribing voters in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Tharoor had defeated Chandrashekhar with a margin of over 16,000 votes. A bench of Justice Ravinder Dudeja sought Tharoor’s response, while observing that the matter required consideration. The next hearing in the case will take place on September 15. “Matter requires consideration. Issue notice to the respondent returnable on 15 September,” the court said in the order. Also Read: ‘Not going to say anything’: Tharoor amid Congress’ objections to govt’s …

Hockey India opens player registrations for 2026

Hockey India opens player registrations for 2026

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Hockey India on Monday announced that player registrations for the 2026 Hockey India League will open at 1700 hrs on 19 May 2025 and close at 1700 hrs on 20 August 2025. Building on the resounding success of the 2024–25 revival season, which featured eight men’s and four women’s franchises, the upcoming edition promises to be even bigger. Registrations are open to all eligible Indian and international players, with invitations extended to athletes from the world’s leading hockey nations. Eligible Nations Men: India, Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Spain, Argentina, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Malaysia, South Korea Women: India, Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, China, Australia, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Chile, Japan, USA, Scotland HIL 2026 Player Registration Details: Opening Date: 19 May 2025, 1700 hrs Closing Date: 20 August 2025, 1700 hrs Last season, more than 1,000 players signed up, underscoring the league’s global appeal and its role as a launchpad for emerging talent. The Odisha Warriors captured the inaugural Women’s Hero HIL crown, while Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers lifted …

UPSC Key | 18th May, 2025: ISRO’s EOS-09, Rare-earth magnets, and Left Wing Extremism

UPSC Key | 18th May, 2025: ISRO’s EOS-09, Rare-earth magnets, and Left Wing Extremism

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Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-III: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. What’s the ongoing story: In a rare failure, India’s main rocket PSLV developed problems a few minutes after take-off and failed to place earth observation satellite EOS-09 into the intended orbit in an early morning launch on Sunday. Key Points to Ponder: — What are the Earth observation satellites? Story continues below this ad — What are the different types of launch vehicles of ISRO? — What is the difference between PSLV and GSLV? — What are the various stages of rockets? — Learn about the important ISRO’s missions – Aditya L1, Chandrayaan 4, Chandrayaan 5, Shukrayaan-1 — What do you understand by space debris? Key Takeaways: — “Today’s 101st launch was attempted. PSLV-C61 performance was normal till second stage. Due to an observation in the third stage, the mission could not be accomplished,” ISRO said. — This was the 101st mission launched by ISRO, and the 63rd one using …

Delhi Hardlook: To pursue or not to pursue? Delhi University’s undergraduates face a crucial decision on the new four-year degree programme | Delhi News

Delhi Hardlook: To pursue or not to pursue? Delhi University’s undergraduates face a crucial decision on the new four-year degree programme | Delhi News

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Sitting with his juniors, surrounded by the red-brick corridors of St Stephen’s College, Delhi University student Adithyan Ajith is clear about his plans for the future — he wants to pursue a fourth year at the varsity. “It’s not just about one more year,” he says. “It’s about opening the door to places like the London School of Economics.” The 20-year-old History (Honours) student from Kerala will be among the first batch of DU undergraduates who, come July, must choose whether to continue with the newly formalised fourth year under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 or exit with a standard three-year degree. Story continues below this ad For Adithyan, who comes from a middle-class family — his father is an engineer and his mother a homemaker — the decision is clear. “I want to build a solid application — dissertation, recommendations, everything. That fourth year gives me the kind of academic depth and research experience that top global universities expect.” DU officials agree. The four-year course under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF 2022), which …

“Utter Rubbish” Ben Stokes Defends England’s Cricket Team Over Critics

“Utter Rubbish” Ben Stokes Defends England’s Cricket Team Over Critics

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Ben Stokes has broken his silence regarding the criticism of his England Team’s training methods, calling it ‘utter rubbish.’ The Three Lions faced several criticisms from several cricket pundits for being more focused on playing golf rather than training in the nets during the white-ball series against India. England has a poor run during the White-ball series against India. They criticised for being more focused on playing golf rather than training in the nets during the white-ball series against India. They also suffered a humiliating run in the white-ball formats and this led to the side crashing out of the Champions Trophy before making the semi-finals. The poor run in the Champions Trophy led to Jos Buttler stepping down as the white-ball captain. Harry Brook was recently appointed as the new skipper, and he will take charge of the upcoming ODI and T20I series against West Indies beginning on May 29. England Test captain Ben Stokes, who has not played a white-ball games for almost two years, defended his team’s work ethic saying it is …

Mohan Yadav On Minister’s Army Officer Remarks

Mohan Yadav On Minister’s Army Officer Remarks

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Bhopal: After a prolonged silence, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has eventually addressed the controversy that has ignited the state’s political landscape. Responding to the Congress’ demand for Minister Vijay Shah’s resignation, he countered by stating that the Congress itself is entangled in legal troubles, with cases pending against several of its leaders. “How can they demand resignations from others when they have failed to uphold accountability within their own ranks?” he remarked, questioning why the Congress had not sought the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda separately confirmed that the issue is under serious discussion at the highest levels of party leadership. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Minister Vijay Shah has been absent from public view since Wednesday afternoon, following continuous protests by Congress members demanding his removal from office. His disappearance also comes in the wake of the High Court’s strong criticism of the police’s handling of the FIR, which lacked proper legal drafting. In Bhopal, police intervened to prevent a group of Congress women activists from demonstrating …

From Slum To Supreme Court’s Top Post: Justice BR Gavai Takes Oath As 52nd CJI

From Slum To Supreme Court’s Top Post: Justice BR Gavai Takes Oath As 52nd CJI

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Last Updated:May 14, 2025, 10:18 IST Justice BR Gavai will be sworn in today as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai to take oath as the 52nd CJI today. (Photo: X) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He assumed office a day after Justice Khanna formally demits office. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist CJI and only the second from the Dalit community, after former CJI KG Balakrishnan who held office in 2007, to take over the highest judicial post in India. His swearing ceremony was held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. #WATCH | Delhi: CJI BR Gavai greets President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.(Video Source:… pic.twitter.com/yMUL0Sw3LH — …

MP Minister Vijay Shah summoned by state BJP over controversial remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi

MP Minister Vijay Shah summoned by state BJP over controversial remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi

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Vijay Shah’s remarks drew wide-scale condemnation, with Congress demanding his immediate dismissal from the Madhya Pradesh cabinet. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah on Tuesday (May 13) apologised for making an objectionable remark against female Army Officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Shah expressed regret, stating, “I am not a God; I’m too human, and I apologise ten times. After the controversial statement of the minister, the BJP summoned him, and later, leaders visited Sofiya Qureshi’s residence in MP’s Chhatarpur with a message from BJP State President VD Sharma. Former MLA Manvendra Singh, along with other BJP leaders, visited Qureshi’s home and met with her family members. Sharma said, “Sofiya Qureshi is the daughter of the nation.” Vijay Shah said “Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is more than a real sister for me, who took revenge from them. I neither had the will nor the desire (to hurt someone). If anyone felt bad about what I said, I apologise from the bottom of my heart.” Know more about the controversy- “The controversy arose after a video clip of …

“Your Determination & Skill” Cricket Fraternity Reacts to Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement

“Your Determination & Skill” Cricket Fraternity Reacts to Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement

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One of the prolific batters, Virat Kohli, has announced his test retirement on Monday with Immediate effect. Having made his test debut against West Indies on June 20, 2011, he has scored 9230 runs in 123 tests with an average of 46.85 with 30 centuries. He was India’s most successful batter between 2010 and 2019 and was third third-highest test run getter in the period, scoring over 7202 runs at an average of 54.97 and 27 centuries. Since his test retirement, reactions from the cricketing and the whole sporting fraternity have been pouring in on social media. His beloved friend AB de Villiers has shared a social media post on Kohli’s retirement. He congratulated the batting stalwart on his legendary test career. Congrats to my biscotti @imVkohli on an epic Test career! Your determination & skill have always inspired me. True legend! ❤️🙌🏻 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/2DnNLRzSrI — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 12, 2025 Virat Kohli’s retirement has suprised almost everyone as many did not expected him to retire from test cricket, especially with him calling …

Pakistan pleaded for an understanding after suffering catastrophic losses: BJP | Latest News India

Pakistan pleaded for an understanding after suffering catastrophic losses: BJP | Latest News India

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A day after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that Islamabad pleaded for an understanding after suffering “catastrophic losses”. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari during a press conference.(X/BJP) In a post on X, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said India called out Pakistan’s “nuclear bluff” with strategic resolve. “Make No Mistake — Pakistan Pleaded for Understanding After Suffering Catastrophic Losses,” Bhandari wrote on X. “In just 72 hours, under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has rewritten the rules of engagement with Pakistan.” Also Read | Ceasefire after 4 days of fighting: What weapons did India, Pakistan use? He added that India struck deep inside Pakistani military zones, from Lahore to Rawalpindi, and destroyed terror headquarters of Jaish and LeT in Munirke and Bahawalpur. “Sent a clear message: no inch of Pakistani territory is beyond India’s reach, crippled Pakistan economically by pausing the Indus Water Treaty,” he said. Bhandari also said that India isolated Pakistan diplomatically, exposing its terror ecosystem globally. Also Read | Pakistan’s …