The Supreme Court refused to consider a plea challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam due to alleged paper leakage, stating that it would cause chaos. The bench highlighted the need for certainty for students, and the exam is rescheduled for August 21. The court had previously dismissed a PIL on similar grounds.
Read MoreFrom the deep, almost inaccessible, corners of the country to the well-lit urban neighbourhoods and plush metropolitan housing societies, everyone in India celebrates major hockey triumphs. The connection further shows in the fact that despite the lack of resources, money and facilities, parents never pulled their kids out of dusty village hockey grounds.
Read MoreBJP leader Kangana Ranaut criticized Rahul Gandhi for endorsing the latest Hindenburg Report against Sebi chief Madhabi Buch. She accused Gandhi of trying to destabilize national security and economy. BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli also rebuked Gandhi’s stance. The Sebi chief and her husband denied the allegations made by Hindenburg, defending their credibility and rejecting...
Read MoreThe Delhi High Court granted temporary relief from arrest to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer accused of fraudulently claiming OBC and disability benefits, until August 21. Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered the Delhi Police and UPSC to respond to her anticipatory bail plea. Khedkar is accused of providing false information in her UPSC Civil...
Read MoreIndia’s Bharti Enterprises has announced its plan to acquire a 24.5% stake in Britain’s BT Group. The deal involves buying out Altice UK’s shares. Bharti will initially acquire a 9.99% stake, followed by an additional 14.51% pending regulatory approvals.
Read MoreA 40-year-old man was arrested in Mumbai for driving under the influence and assaulting a traffic officer. The motorist, Shaileshkumar Singh, collided with a two-wheeler and attempted to flee, raising police suspicion. After a chase, Singh was taken into custody and booked under various charges, including criminal intimidation and rash driving.
Read MoreIndia’s next challenge is a series against Bangladesh, starting September 19. They are scheduled to play two Tests and three T20Is against Bangladesh.
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