Two prisoners in Nagpur Central Prison, India, have received special remissions of 90 days for completing their BA and MA degrees, respectively. They are among 145 inmates from nine prisons in Maharashtra to have received such remissions for completing various educational programs. Pursuing education in prison provides inmates with purpose and the opportunity for...
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The DGCA is proposing to ban flight crew from using perfumes, medicines, and dental hygiene products that contain alcohol to prevent them from testing positive in breathalyzer tests. The draft amendment also includes requirements for crew members undergoing medication to consult with the company doctor before flying.
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CM Nitish Kumar expressed confidence that the Bihar caste survey would provide an impetus for a nationwide census of all social groups. Nitish said he had been raising the demand for a nationwide headcount of castes since 1989 when he first became a member of Parliament.
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Former US President Donald Trump appeared in a state court in New York for a civil fraud case involving him and his family business. The case alleges that Trump provided inaccurate financial information to banks and insurers and lied about his assets to obtain better loan and insurance terms.
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The cost of the US’s F-35 fighter jet program has increased by $26 billion, bringing the total cost to $438 billion, according to the Pentagon’s new report. The increase, which is relatively modest compared to previous increases, is due to inflation and readjustment of production plans. The per-jet cost has also risen to $179...
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India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, indirectly criticized Pakistan’s economic problems, attributing them to excessive military spending and imprudent borrowing. He highlighted that these issues are long-term and historically deep-rooted. Pakistan is currently facing a rise in terror attacks, stalled Belt and Road Initiative projects, an economic crisis with high inflation rates, and increased...
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