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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicCivil defence worker

Topic: civil defence worker

Quashing civil defence volunteers’ dismissal, HC notes need for ‘fairness’, even for ‘voluntary’ service

Delhi High Court found dismissal of two volunteers to be punitive, not routine, and upheld supremacy of judicial review, partially allowing their writ petitions.

Chandigarh gives a call for civil defence volunteers. Thousands show up

Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs gathered chanting together ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai!’ and ‘Hindustan Zindabad!' 'This is about India,' said one volunteer.

‘CBI probe must to get to bottom of matter’ says family of murdered civil defence worker in Delhi

The victim, associated with the Lajpat Nagar District Magistrate office, was found murdered on 26 August. She had stab wounds all over her body, including her private parts, her family said.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.