Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar expressed regret over fielding his wife, Sunetra Pawar, against cousin Supriya Sule in Baramati during the LS polls. He acknowledged the mistake of involving family in politics. Supriya, Sharad Pawar’s daughter, defeated Sunetra by over 1.55 lakh votes. Sunetra was later nominated as an NCP Rajya Sabha member.
Read MoreThe BJP government in Madhya Pradesh had mandated colleges to include books by RSS-linked authors in their syllabi to introduce students to ‘Bharatiya Gyan Parampara.’ Some Opposition criticized the move as divisive. Indian Knowledge Tradition Cells were set up to facilitate this, aligning with the National Education Policy-2020. Opposition vowed to reverse the decision...
Read MoreProtests erupted at medical colleges across India on Tuesday over the RG Kar Medical College case. Students at Calcutta National Medical College blocked Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who resigned from RG Kar, from assuming the principal role. In Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Assam, and Chandigarh, resident doctors and students went on strike, severely impacting healthcare services.
Read MoreA 68-year-old director of a private school in Bokaro, Jharkhand, immolated herself after arguments with NHAI officials who asked her to vacate the building for an expansion project. Villagers and supporters blocked the highway, demanding action against NHAI officials and compensation for her family. Local authorities promised a thorough investigation.
Read MoreThe Calcutta high court ordered the outgoing principal of RG Kar Medical College, Sandip Ghosh, to go on leave after he was quickly reassigned to Calcutta National Medical College. The court criticized Ghosh for not taking action in the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor. Ghosh was accused of victim-blaming and not filing a...
Read MoreAn SUV ran over auto driver Ganesh Yadav, 36, while he was sleeping on Versova beach, leading to his death. His friend, Bablu Shrivastav, narrowly escaped with injuries. The SUV’s driver, Nikhil Jawade, and his friend were arrested shortly after the incident. Blood samples were collected to determine if they were intoxicated.
Read MoreHackers have been using malicious browser extensions to infect devices of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users. Since 2021, over 300,000 people have been affected. These fake extensions steal sensitive information and remain in systems even after removal. This has raised concerns about increased risks and further attacks on compromised systems.
Read MoreThe Delhi high court directed the Centre to clarify whether sodomy and non-consensual unnatural sex remain offences under the new Bharat Nav Nirmaan Samhita, which replaces the IPC. A PIL challenged the absence of legal provisions similar to IPC Sec 377, which punished non-consensual unnatural sex and related acts. The matter will be heard...
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