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SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against Parliamentary inquiry committee

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to form an inquiry committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
The panel was set up in connection with an impeachment motion against him following the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence.
The judgment was delivered by a Bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma.
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'Atmanirbhar' or 'America-nirbhar' Bharat? Surjewala questions govt over India–US trade framework

16 Feb 2026 | 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (UNI) Criticising India–US interim trade agreement, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Monday questioned the very slogan of "Atmanirbhar Bharat," asking the Modi-led government at the Centre whether India is turning "America-nirbhar." .

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Seven killed in factory fire in Bhiwadi, PM Modi expresses grief

16 Feb 2026 | 2:34 PM

New Delhi/Jaipur Feb 16(UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident where seven people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a major fire at a factory in the Khushkhera industrial area of Bhiwadi in Rajasthan on Monday morning.

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Stock market opens higher on positive momentum ahead of AI Summit

16 Feb 2026 | 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (UNI) Indian equity markets kicked off trading on a positive note on Monday, with both the BSE Sensex and the NIFTY 50 inching higher in early deals, reflecting firm investor confidence and optimism ahead of a major artificial intelligence summit beginning here.

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India’s Administrative History: South Block to Seva Teerth

16 Feb 2026 | 1:31 PM

India’s Administrative History: South Block to Seva Teerth
(UNI SPECIAL)
Vivek Shukla
New Delhi, Feb 13(UNI) Reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's “commitment to building a modern, efficient, accessible and citizen-centric governance ecosystem”, the PMO -- the sandstone citadel that has served as the nerve centre of Indian governance for nearly eight decades-- has officially shifted from South Block to the newly constructed Seva Teerth, underscoring a new phase in India’s administrative infrastructure.

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Delhi Govt moves Supreme Court against HC's retrospective pay order

16 Feb 2026 | 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (UNI) The Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court of India, challenging a Delhi High Court order directing payment of enhanced remuneration to law researchers with retrospective effect.

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