Bengal lifted its border blockade against Jharkhand at 6.30pm Friday, opening the floodgates for traffic that had been stalled for 20 hours after CM Mamata Banerjee had sealed the border accusing DVC of “flooding Bengal to save Jharkhand”.
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The Supreme Court has demanded an explanation from the Centre regarding delays in implementing collegium recommendations for High Court judges. Emphasizing the importance of the collegium, the court expects prompt action on its suggestions. The Attorney General is set to provide a status update on pending names next week.
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The labour ministry is probing the death of Ernst & Young India employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, whose family claims she faced extreme work pressure. Her father highlighted her demanding schedule. EY chairman Rajiv Memani expressed regret for missing her funeral but denied that work-related stress caused her death.
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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has called for legislation to implement an 8-hour workday, five days a week, following the death of a 26-year-old EY employee allegedly due to work-related stress. Tharoor plans to raise the issue in Parliament, emphasizing the need to eliminate workplace inhumanity through stringent punishments and fines.
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In a recent social media post, Mukesh Khanna criticized major celebrities for promoting pan masala and alcohol brands. He questioned their sense of social responsibility and highlighted the detrimental effects on society and youth. Khanna emphasized that financial gain drives these endorsements, urging a halt to such practices due to their harmful consequences.
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