Under the proposed amendments, Waqf Boards’ claims, which were previously unrestricted, will be subject to mandatory verification. A similar mechanism of mandatory verification has been proposed also for properties for which Waqf Boards and individual owners have made claims and counter-claims.
Read MoreSeveral families gathered at AIIMS to honor their loved ones’ organ and skin donations, highlighting the selfless act despite challenging rituals and emotional distress. The donations, including those by Raj Dhingra and Rakesh Solanki, demonstrate a growing awareness and contribution towards saving lives amidst low overall donation rates. Experts emphasize the importance of such...
Read MoreA 26-year-old woman and her 22-year-old brother died by suicide by jumping in front of a train in Chikkaballapur, reportedly due to depression over their mother’s recent death. Navya, who worked for a private firm, and Prabhu, a daily-wage laborer, were deeply affected by the loss of their mother four months ago.
Read MoreIn September 2022, the NPCI launched UPI Lite, a simplified version of UPI aimed at streamlining low-value transactions under Rs 500 per day. Supported by PhonePe, Paytm, and Google Pay, UPI Lite does not require a PIN and allows users to manage small transactions without cluttering their bank statements. The RBI has also introduced...
Read MoreA high-level committee tasked with rejuvenating the Yamuna extended timelines for several key projects. These include the construction of three new sewage treatment plants and the upgradation of 18 existing ones. Financial issues and construction bans contributed to delays. The committee also addressed sewer networks in unauthorized colonies and JJ clusters. This meeting came...
Read MoreTwo landslides have devastated P Joseph’s family. The 2019 Puthumala disaster injured Joseph and claimed his sister-in-law’s life. After relocating, another landslide hit Mundakkai, killing his father-in-law and brother-in-law. Joseph, who helped in search operations, lamented inadequate compensation and unfulfilled promises from authorities.
Read MorePolice in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, responded to a video showing two men attempting to drown six stray dogs by throwing them into a river. The men, identified as Nandu and Pradeep Banshkar, were apprehended after local residents rescued the dogs. Authorities charged the duo under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, following the...
Read MoreIn a display of unity, a Muslim organization helped Ravi Rosan Kumar, a Bihar-native, fulfill his late mother’s wish to have her ashes taken to her homeland for immersion. Kumar lost his mother and family members in a landslide in Kerala. Despite financial losses, the organization arranged air tickets for Kumar to carry out...
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