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Surojit Nath Mitra appointed West Bengal's advocate general

The appointment takes effect from Friday afternoon itself, it added.
Published on May 29, 2026 11:24 pm IST

Ashok Lahiri, Bengal BJP MLA and ex-CEA, to become Niti Aayog vice-chairman

Ashok Lahiri is currently a BJP MLA in West Bengal.
Updated on Apr 25, 2026 09:00 am IST

IAS officer who emptied Delhi stadium for dog walk is new MCD commissioner

Sanjeev Khirwar takes charge in the run-up to the MCD’s budget presentation, slated for later this month
Updated on Jan 23, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Govt deadline nears, BBABU to clear decks for assistant professor joining

Social analyst Prof NK Choudhary said the delay in joining after recommendation was strange. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 01:57 pm IST

Waiting list candidates have no absolute right to appointment: Allahabad high court

The court held that a candidate on a waiting list has no absolute right to appointment and that a waiting list cannot be in existence for an indefinite period. (For representation)
Published on Jan 03, 2026 09:59 pm IST

Judicial officers having 7 yrs of experience at Bar entitled to become ADJ under bar quota: SC

Judicial officers having 7 yrs of experience at Bar entitled to become ADJ under bar quota: SC
Published on Oct 09, 2025 11:23 am IST

Amit Khare appointed Secretary to Vice-President of India

Amit Khare’s appointment will be on a contract basis for a tenure of three years
Published on Sept 14, 2025 01:15 pm IST

Justice BV Nagarathna dissents on collegium’s top court pick

Justice BV Nagarathna (PTI)
Updated on Aug 26, 2025 08:59 am IST

HC collegiums yet to recommend names for 193 vacancies of judges: Govt in RS

HC collegiums yet to recommend names for 193 vacancies of judges: Govt in RS
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:58 am IST

'Youth is capital and guarantee of India's bright future': PM at Rozgar Mela

The PM congratulated the youths who were given appointment letters at the 16th edition of Rozgar Mela.
Updated on Jul 12, 2025 04:36 pm IST

Prashant Kumar joins Zelestra India as head of financial operations

Zelestra India, a provider of renewable energy solutions, said on Thursday that Prashant Kumar has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect.
Published on Apr 17, 2025 03:17 pm IST

New authority in Mahayuti govt

Pardeshi, who is currently the CEO of the government think-tank MITRA, will advise the chief minister on policy decisions on state economy, finances and development (Photo by HT Archives) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:54 am IST

Several lakh appointment letters for govt jobs issued during 2022, 2023: Centre

Several lakh appointments have been issued by Central government ministries and departments between 2022 - 2023, as claimed by the Centre in Rajya Sabha. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 05:29 pm IST

UPSC ESE final result 2024 out, 206 qualify, direct link here

UPSC ESE final result 2024 out, direct link here
Published on Nov 23, 2024 08:35 am IST

PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 01:17 pm IST

SC denies expedited hearing to petitions against new law for appointing CEC, ECs

(Representative Photo)
Published on Aug 09, 2024 01:30 pm IST

SPPU panel to address plaints about registrar appointment 

The opportunity to offer a statement has been provided for the many institutions, organisations, and individuals who have submitted written complaints to this committee, and they have been called to the university on Tuesday.  (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 07:16 am IST

Prof Uma Kanjilal appointed IGNOU’s new Acting Vice Chancellor, details here

Prof Uma Kanjilal, who has been appointed IGNOU's new Acting Vice Chancellor, has an illustrious career to her credit.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 05:41 pm IST

Himachal governor, state government spar over delay in appointment of V-Cs

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla (HT File)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:32 am IST

Row over appointment of Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker explained

BJP leader and pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 12:23 pm IST

CAC interviews Gautam Gambhir, a step closer to becoming India head coach

Mumbai Indians player Rohit Sharma with Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir during a practice session
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 12:09 am IST

Academics seek action against Rahul Gandhi for comments on appointment of VCs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (ANI)
Published on May 06, 2024 10:43 am IST

Delhi LG Saxena removes 223 DCW employees, appointed by ex-chief Swati Maliwal

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. (ANI)
Updated on May 02, 2024 11:25 am IST

‘How can employees be asked to return salary’: Mamata Banerjee questions HC order

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee address a campaign rally ahead of the Lok Sabha election in West Medinipur on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 27, 2024 02:25 pm IST

Calcutta HC cancels appointment of 25,753 school employees in recruitment case

The bench directed the West Bengal School Service Commission to initiate a fresh appointment process. (Calcutta High Court)
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 03:14 pm IST

Role of LoP in appointment process cannot be rendered meaningless: SC

On March 16, the Madhya Pradesh government issued notification appointing justice Satyendra Kumar Singh (retired) as the new Lokayukta of the state (ANI)
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 05:46 am IST

Spice of Life | Questioning evolution sitting in a dental chair

My last visit to the a tooth-yanker had been aeons ago to get a cavity filled and the only thing I remember from that visit is that in complete ignorance of the stretcher-like chair meant for patients, I had seated myself on the doctor’s stool prompting the dentist to exclaim, “Excuse me, That’s my seat”. (Getty Images)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 08:34 am IST

SC refuses to stay appointment of poll officers through new law

SC noted that the law cannot be blamed exclusively for lacking a judge on the selection panel. (ANI)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 03:00 am IST

Supreme Court says it can't stay law on election commissioners' appointment

The Supreme Court of India
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 01:12 pm IST

System to pick ECs is valid even if no judge is on panel: Government

The Supreme Court. (AP)
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:20 am IST