The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Commission of Air Quality Management for its failure to address stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, leading to severe winter air pollution in Delhi. Despite the CAQM Act providing extensive powers, no effective measures have been implemented. The court calls for concrete actions and accountability from officials.
Read MoreAt least 64 people have been killed in renewed violence between Pashtun Sunni and Shia tribes in Pakistan’s Kurram district, despite a ceasefire signed last month. The clashes began over land disputes and have led to road closures, food shortages, and school shutdowns in the region bordering Afghanistan. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi of Khyber...
Read MoreAn office-bearer from Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office has accused Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim’s OSD, Kalicharan Bandyopadhyay, of extorting money using Banerjee’s name. The complaint was lodged at Shakespeare Sarani PS. Mayor Hakim defended his OSD and questioned the need for a police complaint without prior departmental inquiry. A preliminary probe is ongoing.
Read MoreBibek Debroy has resigned as chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune on moral grounds. This comes after the Bombay High Court allowed Ajit Ranade to remain as vice-chancellor until October 7, despite Debroy’s earlier order for his removal. The court’s decision challenges Debroy’s authority.
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