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Politics, policy and the national stories shaping India — reported and explained by The Guardian Chronicle.
Gujarat: Four of a family killed as car crashes into stationary truck in Junagadh
Junagadh: Four members of a family from Banaskantha district were killed and four others injured after an Ertiga car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on the four-lane road near Majevadi village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Saturday. Two of the injured are reported to be in a critical condition, while a…
Photo: AI imageFrom newborn to teenagers, diabetes emerging in younger age group
Once widely considered a disease affecting people above the age of 50, diabetes is now being detected among children, teenagers, and even newborns. Shift in Lifestyle and Genetics Leading to Early-Onset Diabetes in Youth Doctors say the trend reflects a growing shift in lifestyle patterns, dietary habits, and genetic factors that are affecting younger…
Photo: AI imageBanka Double Murder Case: Main Accused Arrested from Ranchi Injured in Police Encounter
Patna : The prime accused in the July 5 double murder near Baliya village under the Amarpur Police Station area of Bihar’s Banka district was injured in a police encounter on Saturday morning after allegedly opening fire on a police team during a weapon recovery operation. According to police, Sachin Kumar Singh, who was recently…
Photo: AI imageHC directs state to restore seniority of delayed TGT recruits
The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to grant notional appointment from 2019 and extend all consequential service benefits, except back wages, to a batch of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) whose appointments were delayed despite being selected through the same recruitment process. The bench of Justice Deepak Roshan passed the order while allowing…
Photo: AI imageKerala High Court Rejects IAS Officer’s Apology in Cashew Graft Case
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to accept the unconditional apology tendered by IAS officer and Cashew Department Secretary K. Biju in connection with a controversial government order on prosecution sanction in the multi-crore Cashew Development Corporation corruption case, directing him to file a fresh affidavit after incorporating crucial omissions pointed out by…
Bokaro Steel Plant to Secure Iron Ore through India’s Longest Steel-Sector Slurry Pipeline
Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) is set to receive iron ore directly from SAIL mines through a modern slurry pipeline system. To achieve this, the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is developing the longest slurry pipeline in India’s steel sector. From Rail Rakes to Pipelines: Inside SAIL’s Mega Logistics Shift for Bokaro Steel Plant …
Photo: AI image/IANSCentre Clarifies on Misleading Reports on 1600 and 140 Series Phone Numbers
New Delhi: The government on Friday issued clarifications on certain media reports regarding the functioning of designated 1600 series and 140 series phone numbers, which could potentially lead to misinformation or misinterpretation of the operation of these designated series. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the 1600 series numbers are mandated for…
Photo: IANSNIA Files Charges Against Shabir Shah, Five Others in 1996 Srinagar Violence Case
Srinagar, July 10 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Friday that it has charged Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah and five other separatists in connection with the 1996 Srinagar violence. A press release by the NIA said the agency has chargesheeted six senior leaders of the separatist Hurriyat Conference in connection with a…
Photo: IANSIndia’s UPI Welcome in New Zealand as We Modernise Our Economy: Trade Minister
Auckland: As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) expands its global footprint, New Zealand is ready to experience the digital payment freedom that comes with India’s unique and indigenously developed QR-based system, its Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay, said on Friday. Speaking to IANS, the minister stressed that New Zealand is a very open economy…
Photo: IANSFIR against 150 persons in JSCA incident
Ranchi: Police have registered an FIR against 150 unknown persons in connection with the stampede-like situation in front of the Jharkhand State Cricket Association stadium in Dhurwa during the Jharkhand T20 final on June 23. Paras Rana, Superintendent of Police (City), said that the case was registered after a preliminary inquiry. He said that the…
