NEW DELHI: In an interim order passed on Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

PRAYAGRAJ: The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, a grand spectacle of spirituality and devotion, witnessed thousands of colours and expressions of faith as sadhus and sants from across the country gathered to perform 'yagya' rituals in their unique ways. The sacred event, which is drawing millions of devotees, has also become a platform for spiritual leaders to make powerful statements, including promoting Sanatan Dharma and declaring the cow as the mother of the nation.

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Ravi and Chief Minister M. K. Stalin extended their wishes to the people of Tamil Nadu on the birth anniversary of iconic Tamil poet and saint Tiruvalluvar.

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Arvind Kejriwal, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday for the February 5 Assembly elections.

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday emphasised the importance of combating drug addiction through community efforts.

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated three frontline naval combatants INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation after their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard.

NEW DELHI: Before filing his nomination for the Assembly polls, former Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Verma prayed at the Gauri Shankar temple in the national capital and held a roadshow, which was attended by a large crowd.

NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination for the Assembly election from the New Delhi constituency on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: The Centre has given the go-ahead to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Aam Adami Party convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case, sources have said, adding that it has also okayed the agency's prosecution push in the case against senior AAP leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.

JAIPUR: After getting interim bail from the Rajasthan High Court in a 2013 rape case, self-styled godman Asaram was discharged from Arogya Hospital in Rajasthan's Jodhpur late Tuesday night.