Harpal Singh, arrested for his alleged role in the April incident, made the allegation before judge B D Shelke when he was produced before the special court for Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) here through video link. He alleged that the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) demanded Rs 10,000 to refer him to...
Read MoreAnna Sebastian Perayil’s death at EY in Pune has led to calls for better employee well-being in India Inc. HR leaders emphasize the need for improved work-life balance. This incident follows another case of a young professional’s death due to work pressure, highlighting growing concerns over workplace stress and management practices.
Read MoreTRAI has put forward new recommendations to streamline the telecom licensing process, excluding OTT services such as WhatsApp and Telegram. The proposals include a unified authorization system for different telecom services and suggest enabling satellite-based voice calling and messaging. TRAI also advocates shared infrastructure use among service providers to improve efficiency and cut costs.
Read MoreAhead of the upcoming five-Test series between India and Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Aakash Chopra exposed how Australian media targets Indian players. He shared an incident from India’s 2018-19 tour where broadcasters amplified a heated exchange between Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja to tarnish their image, revealing this on a podcast on...
Read MoreCanada will reduce international student and worker permits to manage high immigration levels. In 2025, the country plans to issue fewer study permits compared to this year. Work permit eligibility will be limited to spouses of master’s degree students enrolled in programs lasting at least 16 months.
Read MoreZimbabwe plans to slaughter 200 elephants to support communities hit by a severe drought, the worst in four decades. The elephant meat will be distributed among affected areas. This measure also seeks to ease pressure on national parks and address rising human-wildlife conflicts, marking Zimbabwe’s first elephant cull since 1988.
Read MoreThe discovery of plant growth on the Taj Mahal’s central dome has sparked concerns over its maintenance. Recent rains caused water seepage and structural issues despite significant funds allocated for preservation. Authorities promise quick action to address these problems, but similar issues at other historical sites suggest ongoing conservation challenges.
Read MoreVirat Kohli pleased his fan by signing a hand-painted poster of his, while sitting in the team bus. After returning from his family vacation in London, Kohli joined the Indian Test squad in Chennai ahead of their two-Test home series against Bangladesh starting September 19. Kohli had been on a cricket break since early...
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