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Courts cannot direct states to implement particular schemes: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) The scope of judicial review in examining policy matters of the government is very limited and the courts cannot direct the States to implement a particular policy or scheme on the grounds that a “better, fairer or wiser” option is available, the Supreme Court has said. The observation came while disposing of a PIL seeking formulation of a scheme on setting up of community kitchens to combat hunger and malnutrition. The top court refused to pass any direction in the matter observing that the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and other welfare schemes are being

Sena’s suave face, unflinching loyalty towards his ‘saheb’ was hallmark of Manohar Joshi’s politics

Mumbai, Feb 23 (PTI) A suave face of the Shiv Sena at a time when the party was known for its rustic and street politics, former Maharashtra chief minister Manohar Joshi who went on to become the Lok Sabha speaker never severed ties with the Thackerays despite snubs. From stepping down as chief minister following the “aadesh” (orders) of “saheb” Bal Thackeray to being booed and heckled by Shiv Sainiks at the party’s first Dussherra rally after the founder’s demise in 2012, Joshi never openly criticised the party leadership. It was also a matter of faith and an unflinching loyalty

FDA warns against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without needles

February 22, 2024 Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels for medical purposes without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday. The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency said. The FDA said it has not authorized any such device. The agency’s notice doesn’t apply to smartwatch apps linked to sensors, such as continuous glucose monitoring systems that measure blood sugar directly. Roughly 37 million Americans have diabetes. People with

CBI raids locations linked with former J-K Governor Satyapal Malik in Kiru hydel project case

New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): The CBI on Thursday conducted raids at more than 30 places, including the premises linked to former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik, as part of its investigation into alleged corruption in the awarding of a contract for a hydel project in the Union territory. The case relates to alleged corruption in awarding contract for the civil work for the Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP) worth Rs 2,200 crore in Kisthtwar in 2019. “I have been ill for the last three to four days and am admitted to the hospital. Despite this, my

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