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Photo: TGCHC pulls up RIMS over delay in appointments, equipment procurement, building repairs
The Jharkhand High Court on Thursday expressed strong displeasure over the delay in filling vacant posts, procuring essential medical equipment, and repairing dilapidated buildings at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) related to RIMS, a division bench comprising Chief Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Rajesh Shankar termed the…
Photo: IANSBhiwandi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 9 in Thane, NDRF Rescue Operations Underway in Balaji Nagar
Mumbai: The death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse in Maharashtra’s Thane has risen to nine, with rescue teams recovering bodies from the debris, according to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Rescue operations are still underway as authorities fear that more people may be trapped beneath the rubble. The tragic incident occurred late on…
Photo: IANSMajor Banned Chinese Manjha Racket Busted in Delhi; 424 Reels Seized
New Delhi: The Special Staff of Delhi Police’s Central District has busted a major racket involved in the illegal storage and sale of banned Chinese manjha, arresting one accused and seizing 424 reels of the prohibited kite-flying thread from the Nabi Karim area. According to police, the operation was carried out as part of an…
Photo: IANSBengaluru Could Face Drinking Water Crisis in 5-6 Months Without Adequate Rain: BWSSB
Bengaluru: The state capital could face a drinking water shortage within the next five to six months if Karnataka does not receive adequate rainfall, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Chairperson Dr N. Manjula said on Thursday. Addressing reporters, Manjula said the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir presently holds a gross storage of 20 TMC…
Photo: IANSSupreme Court Hears Plea Against Metallic Pellet Guns, Directs Medical Aid for Injured Student Protesters
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the petitioners seeking a ban on the use of metallic pellet guns for dispersing civilian assemblies to amend their plea to specifically challenge the police regulations permitting the use of such weapons in exceptional circumstances, while directing the Delhi government to ensure medical treatment for those injured…
Photo: TGCFather taking away his own child is not kidnapping, rules HC
In a significant ruling reinforcing a father’s legal status as the natural guardian of his minor child, the Jharkhand High Court has held that a father cannot be charged with kidnapping merely for taking his own son with him. The court also ruled that vague allegations of assault without specific averments of bodily injury or…
Photo: IANSCoal block allocation case: SC closes case against former PM Manmohan Singh
The Supreme Court on Wednesday closed a criminal case against former prime minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block allocation case while setting aside a summoning order passed against him. Singh, who passed away on December 27, 2024, now stands formally acquitted in the high-profile criminal case. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and…
Photo: IANSGovernance Crisis in TN Higher Education as 15 State Universities Function Without Vice-Chancellors
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s higher education sector is facing mounting administrative and academic challenges as 15 state universities continue to function without Vice-Chancellors, raising concerns over governance, research, and decision-making across the institutions. The vacancies have affected several prominent universities, including the University of Madras, Annamalai University, Madurai Kamaraj University, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,…
Photo: IANS/Sansad TVLok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill 2026
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, through a voice vote. This Bill, passed after a stormy debate spanning several hours over two days, seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and…
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