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Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Setback for Guv as Kerala HC rejects appeals over temporary VC appointments at two varsities
Kochi, In a setback to the Kerala Governor, who also serves as the Chancellor of major universities in the state, the High Court on Monday dismissed writ petitions challenging a single judge's verdict that declared the temporary appointments of Vice-Chancellors at J Abdul Kalam Technological University and Kerala Digital University as unsustainable. Setback for Guv as Kerala HC rejects appeals over temporary VC appointments at two varsities The appeals were filed by the Chancellor and others, against the May 19, 2025 judgment which said the appointments were made without following proper legal procedure. The controversy began after the Chancellor appointed two persons Ciza Thomas to the Kerala Digital University and K Sivaprasad to the J Abdul Kalam Technological University to the temporary posts of VC through notifications issued on November 27, 2024. These appointments were made under the respective University Acts, citing powers to fill the post for a maximum of six months in the absence of a regular VC. However, the state government challenged the appointments, arguing that they did not follow the procedure laid down in the Acts which require a panel of names to be recommended by the government and did not comply with University Grants Commission regulations. The High Court's Division Bench, comprising Justices Anil K Narendran and P V Balakrishnan, upheld the single judge's ruling, agreeing that the notifications lacked legal backing. The court observed that although the appointments were temporary, they still required adherence to the statutory process, including the submission of a panel of at least three eligible names by the government. The judges also emphasised the importance of the VC's role, calling them the "bridge between academic and administrative functions" of a university. They referred to earlier Supreme Court judgments which stressed that VCs must be selected independently, without political or external pressure, and in the best interest of the university. While dismissing the appeals, the court noted the ongoing administrative deadlock in both universities and its negative effect on students. It urged the Chancellor and the state government to act promptly to make regular VC appointments in line with the law and UGC norms. "Considering the stalemate existing in the administration of the Technological University and the Digital University, which is continuing for a considerably long period, and which had an adverse impact on the functioning of the said universities and the interest of the student community, we are of the view that the Chancellor as well as the State Government will have to act pro-actively, to ensure that regular appointment to the post of Vice-Chancellor in the said Universities are made, without any further delay," the court said. The court also clarified that the UGC's 2018 regulations regarding qualifications and appointment procedures for university teachers and academic staff would override any conflicting provisions in state legislation. The verdict has come as a relief for the CPI-led Left government, which has been at odds with the Governor over the administration of universities in the state. Welcoming the HC order, Higher Education Minister R Bindu said the court had confirmed that the Governor's actions in appointing Vice-Chancellors were unlawful. She said the High Court's rejection of the Governor's appeal supported what the state government had been saying all along. "The Governor has powers, but when he crosses the limits, it causes problems," the minister said. She also called the Chancellor's move which she claimed could damage the reputation of universities disgraceful. General Education and Labour Minister V Sivankutty also welcomed the ruling, calling it a win for the government's efforts to ensure transparency in the education sector. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delay in assent to bills: Centre opposes in SC Kerala's stand to withdraw plea against Guv
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to July 25 the pleas of the Kerala government against Governor over the delay in approving bills passed by the state assembly. Delay in assent to bills: Centre opposes in SC Kerala's stand to withdraw plea against Guv A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar deferred the matter after attorney general R Venkataramani sought time. Senior advocate K K Venugopal, appearing for the Kerala government, sought to withdraw the plea saying that the issue had become infructuous in view of the recent judgment passed in the Tamil Nadu Governor case. Venkataramani and solicitor general Tushar Mehta opposed the submission and urged the court to await the top court's decision on the reference of President under Article 143 of the Constitution over the grant of assent to bills. Mehta said the Kerala government's petition could also be referred to be tagged along with the presidential reference. Calling it strange , Venugopal asked how could his plea be opposed. "Why my lords are hesitant for the state to withdraw the petition? There has to be some only means both parties will charge money," he said. The bench then remarked, "We will make it very clear, tentatively there can't be an objection to withdraw." The matter was then posted on July 25. On April 22, the top court said it would examine whether the recent judgement on a plea of Tamil Nadu, fixing timelines for the grant of assent to bills, covered the issues raised by the Kerala government in its pleas. Acting on a plea of Tamil Nadu government, an apex court bench on April 8 set aside the reservation of the 10 bills for President's consideration in the second round holding it as illegal, erroneous in law. The bench, for the first time, also prescribed a time limit for President to decide on the bills reserved for her consideration by Governor. It set a three-month timeframe from the date on which such reference was received. Kerala sought similar directions in its petition. In 2023, the top court expressed displeasure over then Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan "sitting" for two years on bills passed by the state legislature. Khan is currently Governor of Bihar. The top court, on July 26, last year, agreed to consider the plea of opposition-ruled Kerala alleging the denial of assent to bills passed by the legislative assembly. The Kerala government alleged that Khan referred certain bills to President Droupadi Murmu and those were yet to be cleared. Taking note of the pleas, the top court issued notices to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the secretaries of Kerala Governor. The state said its plea related to the acts of Governor in reserving seven bills, which he was required to deal with himself, to the President. Not one of the seven bills had anything to do with Centre-state relations, it argued. The bills were pending with the Governor for as long as two years and his action "subverted" the functioning of the state legislature, rendering its very existence "ineffective and otiose", the state added. "The bills include public interest bills that are for the public good, and even these have been rendered ineffective by the Governor not dealing with each one of them 'as soon as possible', as required by the proviso to Article 200," the plea said. The state government had said the home ministry informed it that President had withheld assent to four of the seven bills University Laws Bill, 2021; Kerala Co-operative Societies Bill, 2022; University Laws Bill, 2022; and University Laws Bill, 2022. The Constitution is silent on how much time the President can take in granting assent to a bill passed by a state legislature and referred to the Rashtrapati Bhavan for presidential consideration or for denying consent. Article 361 of the Constitution says the President, or Governor of a state, shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025 dates released, check schedule here
The Railway Recruitment Board, RRBs, have released the dates for the NTPC Undergraduate Examinations - 2025. Candidates who have registered for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) exam can check the schedule on the official websites of regional RRBs. RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025 dates have been announced. Check the dates here. (Arvind Yadav / HT file) As per the official schedule, the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam 2025 will be conducted from August 7 to September 8, 2025. Also read: RRB JE Result 2025 released for CBT 2 for 9 regions, check scorecard here The RRBs stated that the link for viewing the Exam City and Date and downloading of Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates will be available 10 days prior to the exam date on the official websites of all RRBs. In addition, downloading of E-Call letters will start four days prior to exam date mentioned in Exam City and Date intimation link. It may also be mentioned here that Aadhaar linked biometric authentication of candidates will be done in the exam centre prior to entry in the exam hall. Also read: NICL AO Recruitment 2025: Last date today to apply for 266 posts at link here As such, candidates need to bring their original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar. Candidates are advised to authenticate their identification through Aadhaar verification by logging in with their credentials at Meanwhile, RRBs have released RRB NTPC Answer Key 2025 for CBT 1 of graduate level posts. Candidates who wish to challenge the answer key will be allowed to do so on the official website till July 6, 2025, up to 11:55 PM. Also read: Kerala University VC sparks row by suspending registrar over event attended by Guv The prescribed fee for raising objection is Rs.50 plus applicable Bank Service Charges per question. For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of RRBs.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Be Zohran Mamdani, not Vivek Ramaswamy': Internet divided on whether it should be the other way round
Vivek Ramaswamy or Zohran Mamdani? Politics aside, Internet is debating who is more American. Indian-Americans are divided over Zohran Mamdani, the NYC mayoral candidate of Indian-origin, and Vivek Ramaswamy , the Indian-origin GOP leader who is a Guv candidate of Ohio. While Ramaswamy fell out of MAGA favor after his rant against American culture, Republicans have no love for Mamdani -- but the Indian-American community feels there should be no comparison between Vivek Ramaswamy and Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani fans think Mamdani is what Vivek Ramaswamy could not become, while Ramaswamy fans think Mamdani has not achieved anything to be compared to Ramaswamy -- one of the youngest billionaires in the US. Their only point of comparison is their Indian origin, though none of them was born in India. Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio; Mamdani was born in Uganda. 'Nothing can be more wrong' — ProfVemsani (@ProfVemsani) Dr Lavanya Vemsani, author and professor, said some far left handles on social media are comparing Vivek Ramaswamy with Mamdani but nothing can be more wrong. "Vivek is a successful businessman and well liked Republican candidate running for the Governor of an important state, Ohio. Zohran is running as a mayor and doesn't really have any career accomplishments to show other than a mediocre music gig and working for his mom. He is just having fun running and creating fake larger-than-life-projection of himself. This is just a self-fulfilling story for Zohran than anything purposeful for New Yorkers," Dr Vemsani posted on X. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "Zohran Mamdani ran a very clever campaign while Vivek Ramaswamy destroyed his career with a tweet," one wrote. "Zohran Mamdani is what everyone thought Vivek Ramaswamy would be last year," another wrote. 'Be Zohran Mamdani, not a Vivek Ramaswamy' One particular post fawning over Mamdani said: "Oh the Indian origin kids of America, when given a choice, be Zohran Mamdani. Not a Vivek Ramswamy." Some people put them in the same bracket and said both of them should be deported. "We shouldn't support either, but Mamdani is also a communist who explicitly identifies as anti-White. His religion and race are not the only factors to mention. Vivek is an anchor-baby – both he and Mamdani must be deported IMMEDIATELY," one wrote. Debate over who's more American Another simultaneous debate that took off on X was who is more American between Zohran Mamdani and Vivek Ramaswamy. People pointed out that though Vivek Ramaswamy has America First ideals, Mamdani seems more assimilated in American culture.
