The collegium headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud recommended the appointment of Prasanna Bhalchandra Varale, the Chief Justice of Karnataka HC, as a judge of the Supreme Court. This would bring the Supreme Court back to its full strength of 34 judges, including the CJI.
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Six people have been arrested and 18 booked over Thursday’s drownings of 12 schoolchildren and two teachers when an overloaded boat capsized in a Vadodara lake while they were on a picnic. Those arrested over the tragedy included three partners and a manager of Kotia Projects — the firm contracted to run the boats...
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Indian Immunologicals Ltd rolls out Havisure, India’s first indigenous Hepatitis-A vaccine. The two-dose inactivated virus vaccine, developed over eight years, is priced at Rs 2,150 per dose. Extensive clinical trials have shown that Havisure is safe and efficacious for pediatric, adolescent, and adult use.
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Israel and the Gaza Strip. Yemen and the Red Sea. Lebanon, Syria, Iraq – and now Pakistan, too. At every flashpoint in a set of conflicts spanning 2897 km and involving a hodgepodge of unpredictable armed actors and interests, there’s been a common thread: Iran. The Iran connection stems partly from Iran’s decades-long efforts...
Read MoreThirteen people lost their lives in a school dormitory fire in China’s Henan province on late Friday night, according to the Global Times.
Read MoreThe chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman emphasised on Friday the importance of taking “positive steps” to address the concerns between Pakistan and Iran in light of cross-border incursions and increased tension in the region.
Read MoreManoj Jarange rejects CM Eknath Shinde’s appeal, to kick off march for Maratha quota today
Read MoreDevin Booker’s commanding performance led the Phoenix Suns to a 123-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Booker scored a season-high 52 points, showcasing his scoring prowess. The Suns’ sharpshooting and offensive surge, spearheaded by Booker and Kevin Durant, helped them build a 69-52 halftime lead. Phoenix’s win solidifies their position as one of...
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