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PM-led panel finalises name of next CEC, Cong says 'should've deferred meet'

Congress suggested that the government adjourns the meeting to select the CEC until hearing by the Supreme Court.

Congress leaders Ajay Maken and Jairam Ramesh(ANI/File)

india news

Updated on Feb 17, 2025 09:01 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

We must put Indian cricket ahead of an Indian great

Indian cricket faces a generational slump, losing heavily to top teams. Icon culture hinders rational decisions, affecting team performance and selection.

Indian fans cheer on the second day of the fourth Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy. (AFP)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 05:03 PM IST

BySanjay Manjrekar

Pakistan cricket chief says a lack of quality backup is eroding the strength of the test squad

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Published on Aug 27, 2024 05:05 AM IST

AP |

Uthappa tries on Gambhir, Rohit's shoes to settle KL vs Pant debate

Robin Uthappa feels that it is going to be a hard choice to make for new head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma to choose between Pant and Rahul

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will battle it out in the race for India's first choice wicketkeeper in ODIs.(AP)

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Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:04 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

USA Basketball explains Caitlin Clark's omission from the Paris Olympic 2024

USA Basketball explains Caitlin Clark's omission from the Olympic team due to experience. Learn about the players selected for Paris 2024.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever attempts a three point basket against the Connecticut Sun during the second half at the Mohegan Sun Arena on June 10, 2024 in Uncasville, (Photo by Brian Fluharty / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Jun 12, 2024 07:40 AM IST

AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra

Union ministry orders appointment of Haryana officer to IAS on tribunal’s directions

Since he retired on August 31, 2022, from the post of additional director, industries and commerce, the officer cannot be given appointment; Only a member of the state service could be appointed to IAS as per regulations, said DoPT

Ashwani Kumar Gupta on Friday got his first posting as an IAS officer when he was posted as additional managing director, Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation by the state government. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 04, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

PIL in SC seeking to include CJI in selection committee for CEC, EC appointment

It seeks direction to the Centre to include the Chief Justice of India in the selection committee for the appointment of the CEC and ECs which currently comprises of the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

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Updated on Jan 02, 2024 12:06 PM IST

ANI |

New Bill casts a cloud over EC appointments

It has missed the spirit of the Supreme Court order that sought to protect the autonomy of the Election Commission

Election Commission of India (Representative Photo)

opinion

Published on Dec 22, 2023 10:17 PM IST

ByGautam Bhatia

Haryana amends judicial branch recruitment rules

An official spokesperson said these amendments are tailored to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the judicial branch recruitment process in Haryana

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Updated on Nov 09, 2023 06:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

‘Kept in dark’: Adhir Chowdhury writes to President Murmu over CIC selection

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he was ‘totally kept in the dark’ about the selection of Heeralal Samariya as the new chief information commissioner despite being a member of the Selection Committee

Congress Lok Sabha floor leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. (File Photo)

india news

Updated on Nov 07, 2023 03:40 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

CWC resolutions: Congress to make INDIA bloc ‘electoral success’; 'PM rattled'

CWC meeting in Hyderabad: The CWC claimed the BJP-led central government has destroyed principles and practices of cooperative federalism.

Congress party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad on Saturday.(ANI)

india news

Published on Sep 16, 2023 09:25 PM IST

ByAniruddha Dhar

T20 invitational tourney: Former players stumped by UTCA women’s team selection

Members of the sporting fraternity question top performers being snubbed, selection panel’s composition

The clamour is largely centered on the three-member selection committee snubbing two bowlers — medium-pacer Rameeza Begam and off-spinner Monika Bishnoi — despite the duo doing considerably well in selection matches. (HT file)

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Updated on Sep 15, 2023 04:06 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

La Martinière College: Div Commissioner calls for timely principal selection process

The Commissioner’s letter to the principal states that a copy has been sent to the District Magistrate of Lucknow, Suryapal Gangwar.

cities

Published on Sep 09, 2023 08:35 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Safeguard the election panel’s independence

A new bill to select the CEC and ECs has sparked a row. But the real issue with the legislation is that it cedes control of the body to the executive

A few months ago, the Supreme Court held that the selection of the CEC must be done by a three-member committee comprising the Prime Minister (PM), the Leader of Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) (Representative Photo)

opinion

Published on Aug 17, 2023 09:55 PM IST

ByGautam Bhatia

Bill on EC appointments will override Supreme Court verdict: Opposition

The bill seeks to replace the CJI with a cabinet minister as one of the three members of the selection panel to choose the CEC and election commissioners.

The bill seeks to exclude CJI from the selection panel.

india news

Updated on Aug 11, 2023 12:09 AM IST

BySmriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi

Panel shortlists 2 candidates for UPERC chief post; govt to take final call

Now, the CM will finalise one of the two names from the two candidates recommended by the selection committee.

cities

Updated on Jul 11, 2023 10:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit questions legality of 2-day assembly session

The three bills passed by Vidhan Sabha will face rejection if found that the procedure was not followed, says Banwarilal Purohit

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit (File photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 12:28 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Five names shortlisted for post of SPPU V-C, interviews on May 26

The process of selecting a new vice-chancellor for Savitribai Phule Pune University is in the final stage, with five shortlisted candidates set to be interviewed by the governor on May 26. The selection committee received over 100 applications and interviewed 27 candidates before finalizing the five, including four from SPPU. Former V-C Nitin Karmalkar retired on May 18.

The process of selection of the new vice-chancellor (V-C) of the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) is in the final stage (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 21, 2023 10:47 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Regularisation issue:Teaching remains hit as Lohiya law univ teachers continue protest in Lucknow

The registrar is getting the agenda prepared for the meeting of the Executive Council scheduled for April 17, says VC of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

The faculty members of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, during their protest on April 8. (Sourced)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2023 11:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

SPPU may get its new VC by end-April

Over 100 professors from across India have applied for the vacant post of vice-chancellor at Savitribai Phule Pune University, with 10 senior professors among them. The university is ranked first in Maharashtra in terms of academic quality. After applications are verified, a list of eligible candidates will be announced, with five to be interviewed and one chosen as the new VC. The process is expected to take at least a month.

Former VC prof Nitin Karmalkar, retired on May 18, 2022 after which temporary charge of the post was given to prof Karbhari Kale. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Apr 05, 2023 11:48 PM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

‘Bengaluru to have film city of international standard’: CM Bommai

Bommai also said the government is working on a film city of an international standard which can attract not only the Bollywood but also Hollywood to make movies here.

Basavaraj Bommai also lauded the selection committee for selecting the best films for the Bengaluru International Film Festival.

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Published on Mar 24, 2023 01:22 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

‘My action will speak louder than words’, says BCCI’s new chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma

The new panel was formed on the sidelines of the Board’s 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM), with Chetan Sharma pipping Maninder Singh and Vijay Dahiya from the north zone. The other two new members joining the selection committee were Abey Kuruvilla (West ZOne) and Debashish Mohanty (East Zone).

Photo of BCCI’s new chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma(Facebook)

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Updated on Dec 25, 2020 08:37 AM IST

Ahmedabad | ByPress Trust of India

Chetan Sharma named BCCI’s new Chairman of selectors; Kuruvilla and Debashish Mohanty also included

The CAC will review the candidates after a one-year period and make the recommendations to the BCCI. The three new members will join Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh in the selection committee

Photo of BCCI’s new Chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma(Twitter)

cricket

Updated on Dec 24, 2020 09:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Salil Ankola named as Mumbai chief selector

The other members of selection committee are Sanjay Patil, Ravindra Thaker, Zulfiqar Parkar and Ravi Kulkarni.

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Published on Dec 16, 2020 07:50 PM IST

Mumbai | ByPress Trust of India

Neetu David appointed head of India women’s selection committee

Neetu David, the former left-arm spinner, will head the five-member women’s selection committee.

Neetu David played 10 Tests and 97 ODIs for India.(Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Sep 26, 2020 06:05 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Chandigarh’s child rights body without chairman for over a month

A former member of the commission has written to UT administrator, saying that the appointment of a chairperson to make the child rights commission ‘fully operational’ is long overdue

Due to reverse migration in the wake of the Covid outbreak, several children will drop out from Chandigarh’s schools, says a former member of the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights.(Anil Dayal/HT)

cities

Updated on Apr 24, 2020 01:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | BySrishti Jaswal, Chandigarh

Former England coach Andy Flower appointed assistant coach of Kings XI Punjab

Punjab had appointed Anil Kumble as its coach last year and they have instated KL Rahul as the captain for this season.

KL Rahul will lead the side this year(AFP)

cricket

Updated on Mar 08, 2020 09:39 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘Can take pride in that’: MSK Prasad reveals why Virat Kohli was chosen as MS Dhoni’s successor

MSK Prasad had a definite answer when asked about the biggest achievement of his selection committee. Prasad said the highlight of his tenure was the smooth transition from MS Dhoni era to the Virat Kohli one.

Former India chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.(Twitter)

cricket

Updated on Mar 07, 2020 11:57 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Sunil Joshi - All you need to know about the new BCCI chief selector

Sunil Joshi represented Karnataka in the domestic circuit and in the 1995–96 season of the Ranji Trophy, he achieved the impressive double of scoring 500 runs and capturing 50 wickets.

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Updated on Mar 04, 2020 06:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Cong calls process of appointment of CVC ‘illegal’, seeks withdrawal

At a meeting of the selection committee on Tuesday, the Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised objections over the procedure.

Congress on Wednesday termed “illegal, unlawful and unconstitutional” the process adopted for selecting the next chief vigilance commissioner (CVC) and vigilance commissioner

india news

Updated on Feb 20, 2020 01:18 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

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Latest from selection committee

Congress suggested that the government adjourns the meeting to select the CEC until hearing by the Supreme Court.

Indian cricket faces a generational slump, losing heavily to top teams. Icon culture hinders rational decisions, affecting team performance and selection.

Pakistan cricket chief says a lack of quality backup is eroding the strength of the test squad

Robin Uthappa feels that it is going to be a hard choice to make for new head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma to choose between Pant and Rahul

USA Basketball explains Caitlin Clark's omission from the Olympic team due to experience. Learn about the players selected for Paris 2024.

Since he retired on August 31, 2022, from the post of additional director, industries and commerce, the officer cannot be given appointment; Only a member of the state service could be appointed to IAS as per regulations, said DoPT

It seeks direction to the Centre to include the Chief Justice of India in the selection committee for the appointment of the CEC and ECs which currently comprises of the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

It has missed the spirit of the Supreme Court order that sought to protect the autonomy of the Election Commission

An official spokesperson said these amendments are tailored to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the judicial branch recruitment process in Haryana

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he was ‘totally kept in the dark’ about the selection of Heeralal Samariya as the new chief information commissioner despite being a member of the Selection Committee

CWC meeting in Hyderabad: The CWC claimed the BJP-led central government has destroyed principles and practices of cooperative federalism.

Members of the sporting fraternity question top performers being snubbed, selection panel’s composition

The Commissioner’s letter to the principal states that a copy has been sent to the District Magistrate of Lucknow, Suryapal Gangwar.

A new bill to select the CEC and ECs has sparked a row. But the real issue with the legislation is that it cedes control of the body to the executive

The bill seeks to replace the CJI with a cabinet minister as one of the three members of the selection panel to choose the CEC and election commissioners.

Now, the CM will finalise one of the two names from the two candidates recommended by the selection committee.

The three bills passed by Vidhan Sabha will face rejection if found that the procedure was not followed, says Banwarilal Purohit

The registrar is getting the agenda prepared for the meeting of the Executive Council scheduled for April 17, says VC of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

Bommai also said the government is working on a film city of an international standard which can attract not only the Bollywood but also Hollywood to make movies here.

The new panel was formed on the sidelines of the Board’s 89th Annual General Meeting (AGM), with Chetan Sharma pipping Maninder Singh and Vijay Dahiya from the north zone. The other two new members joining the selection committee were Abey Kuruvilla (West ZOne) and Debashish Mohanty (East Zone).

The CAC will review the candidates after a one-year period and make the recommendations to the BCCI. The three new members will join Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh in the selection committee

The other members of selection committee are Sanjay Patil, Ravindra Thaker, Zulfiqar Parkar and Ravi Kulkarni.

Neetu David, the former left-arm spinner, will head the five-member women’s selection committee.

A former member of the commission has written to UT administrator, saying that the appointment of a chairperson to make the child rights commission ‘fully operational’ is long overdue

Punjab had appointed Anil Kumble as its coach last year and they have instated KL Rahul as the captain for this season.

MSK Prasad had a definite answer when asked about the biggest achievement of his selection committee. Prasad said the highlight of his tenure was the smooth transition from MS Dhoni era to the Virat Kohli one.

Sunil Joshi represented Karnataka in the domestic circuit and in the 1995–96 season of the Ranji Trophy, he achieved the impressive double of scoring 500 runs and capturing 50 wickets.

At a meeting of the selection committee on Tuesday, the Congress’ leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised objections over the procedure.

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