February 18, 2026
  • February 18, 2026

3-judge SC bench will decide if PMLA verdict needs relook

by on October 19, 2023 0

The Supreme Court of India has decided to proceed with a hearing to determine whether its previous verdict upholding provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) should be re-examined. The Centre opposed this, arguing that it would set a wrong precedent. The bench clarified that the scope of the hearing was limited...

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Hamas attack spurs DGCA hang-glider curbs

by on October 19, 2023 0

India has tightened its rules for operating hang gliders after Hamas terrorists used paragliders to enter Israel and launch attacks. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised its rules for powered hang gliders, stating that no person can fly them without authorization from a DGCA approved examiner/instructor. The examiner/instructor must have at...

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‘India, US plan to put people at centre of tech revolution’

by on October 19, 2023 0

US ambassador Eric Garcetti expressed support for the partnership between India and the US in the field of technology. He emphasized the importance of using technology to connect and protect people, rather than dividing and hurting them. Garcetti stated that India and the US aim to prioritize people in the technological revolution and believe...

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ICMR successfully tests first long-lasting male contraceptive

by on October 19, 2023 0

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has concluded a seven-year study on the male contraceptive RISUG, finding it to be safe and effective. RISUG is a non-hormonal injectable contraceptive that provides long-lasting sterility with complete reversibility. The study involved 303 healthy male volunteers and found that non-hormonal injectable male contraceptive RISUG (Reversible Inhibition...

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Unstoppable 21: He’s fighting climate change the write way

by on October 19, 2023 0

Karnav Rastogi, a 14-year-old boy from Mumbai, has written 11 books centered around the environment. Inspired by the Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan launched by PM Narendra Modi, he wrote stories about a magical dustbin, trees, water pollution, and more. Karnav is focused on fighting climate change and has released his seventh book with an appeal...

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World Cup: India start favourites against Bangladesh

by on October 19, 2023 0

India’s red-hot form makes them the team to beat in their match against Bangladesh. The Indian team management is facing the pleasant dilemma of fitting pacer Mohammad Shami into the winning combination. The bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, stated that there is currently no discussion of rotation and they will field the best eleven suited...

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Soumya Vishwanathan murder: How accused were nailed

by on October 19, 2023 0

Ravi Kapoor, a brutal killer who posed as a police officer, judge, and doctor, was found guilty of murdering three individuals in South Delhi. Kapoor and his gang managed to evade suspicion by pretending to be police informants and driving official police vehicles. However, a determined police team led by DCP HGS Dhaliwal cracked...

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Student found dead: ‘IIT-Kgp could have helped my son’

by on October 19, 2023 0

A fourth-year student at IIT Kharagpur was found hanging in his hostel room. The 21-year-old had been depressed over a project and had confided in his professor, who dismissed his concerns. The family had not filed a police complaint as of Wednesday. This is the third unnatural death at IIT Kharagpur in the past...

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Rajasthan polls: Cong may drop 20-25 sitting MLAs

by on October 19, 2023 0

The Indian National Congress party is considering benching 20-25 sitting MLAs in Rajasthan based on internal surveys of their performance. The decision is said to be driven by merit and aims to strengthen the party’s position in the upcoming November 25 polls. The party’s Rajasthan chief, Govind Singh Dotasara, stated that MLAs facing anti-incumbency...

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Hindu Pathans from Pak-Afghan border keep Dussehra legacy alive

by on October 19, 2023 0

Yograj Sahni, an 84-year-old Hindu Pathan, reminisces about his migration from Pakistan’s North-West Frontier Province to India in 1947. He explains how the Hindu Pathan community has maintained its enthusiasm for Dussehra rituals and the shared harmony between Hindus and Muslims in their native land. Yograj’s family settled in Nagpur, where they established the...

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