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Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, aged 92, passed away at AIIMS Delhi after a sudden loss of consciousness at home. Despite multiple attempts of CPR and extensive efforts by cardiologists, he could not be revived. Singh had a long history of heart ailments and diabetes, having undergone multiple heart surgeries over the years.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns over the hiring of retired individuals and the extension of government officials' tenures, suggesting it hinders career progression for others. Speaking at the National Conference of State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of objectivity and non-favoritism in public service appointments.
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The Madhya Pradesh high court has ordered the UPSC to provide EWS candidates with a five-year age relaxation and nine attempts for the Civil Services Exam, similar to other reserved categories. This decision comes despite UPSC's argument that DoPT guidelines do not support such relaxations for EWS candidates.
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against a bank official after his live-in partner accused him of raping her on false promises of marriage. The court found the relationship was consensual, lasting 16 years, making the woman's accusation implausible.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the difficulty faced by high courts and subordinate courts in determining whether its judgments are meant for decision-making or precedent-making. It stressed the need for clarity in its verdicts to indicate if they should be treated as binding precedents.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that contemporary politics demands performance and connection with the public. He highlighted the recent BJP victories in various states as evidence of the people's support for a developed India and underscored his government's commitment to addressing citizens' issues with sensitivity.
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched a crowdfunding campaign, urging public support for her election bid from the Kalkaji seat. Highlighting BJP's financial power, she emphasized AAP's reliance on honest public contributions. Campaign billboards feature former CM Arvind Kejriwal, aiming to capitalize on his popularity. Atishi faces BJP's Ramesh Bhiduri in the upcoming Delhi elections.
The Centre for Public Interest Litigation argued in SC that the independence of the CAG has diminished because of fewer audits of governments led by the ruling party. Justice Kant disagreed, stating the Constituent Assembly addressed these concerns during its debates.