British climber Fay Jane Manners and Michelle Theresa Dvorak were stranded for four nights at 20,997 feet in the Garhwal Himalayas during an expedition to summit Chaukhamba-III peak. They lost their equipment, food, and water in a rockfall and faced sub-zero temperatures with only a sleeping bag for survival.
Read MoreA sessions court in Ahmedabad has raised a Rajkot businessman’s maintenance payments to his estranged wife from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 monthly after uncovering attempts to hide his wealth. The court also increased her rent allowance from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000.
Read MoreKarnataka’s government plans to form a cabinet sub-committee to evaluate the contentious socio-economic and educational survey, known as the caste census report, after its presentation on October 18. The sub-committee will review the findings and provide recommendations within three months before it is presented to the legislative houses.
Read MoreThe home ministry has mandated the completion of road projects in left-wing extremism-affected regions by March 2026, stressing the importance of a strong road network for security forces. Agencies are to adopt a flexible approach, expedite forest clearances, and ensure security deployment. Notably, roads in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region require significant security measures for progress.
Read MoreDelhi court granted bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his sons, Tejaswi and Tej Pratap Yadav, in a money laundering case tied to the land-for-jobs scam during Lalu’s tenure as railway minister. The judge asked them to furnish bail bonds of Rs 1 lakh, setting October 25 as the next hearing date.
Read MoreSenior BJP and JD(U) leaders in Bihar have accused ex-deputy CM Tejashwi Prasad Yadav of taking furniture and appliances while vacating his official bungalow. Union minister Giriraj Singh called for an inquiry, while RJD dismissed the claims as politically motivated.
Read MoreGilead Sciences collaborates with Indian companies to produce affordable generic versions of its HIV prevention therapy, lenacapavir, potentially dropping prices from $40,000 to $200-$300 annually in India. Despite the promise, experts criticize the restrictive voluntary license, which may hinder API supply and delay significant price cuts in developing countries.
Read MoreMaharashtra’s assembly polls signal a generational shift as political scions like Kunal Raut, Salil Deshmukh, and Jay Pawar, among others, prepare to debut. Various prominent families across Congress, NCP, and BJP are setting up fresh leadership to uphold their political legacies.
Read MoreThe nine-member panel in Dehradun has completed drafting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) rules and regulations, with the report now heading for printing. The UCC likely will be implemented in Uttarakhand on November 9. A notable feature is enabling online registrations for marriage, wills, and other certificates.
Read MoreCISCE will implement significant reforms in its education system from 2025-26, introducing AI, robotics, and holistic progress cards for Classes XI-XII. Competency-based questions in Board exams will increase gradually from 25% to 50% by 2027, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.
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