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“The prosecutorial process was itself a punishment, the stark cruelty of which is now apparent after his [Manmohan Singh’s] exoneration by the Supreme Court,” says former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar

Stalin’s statement gives the wrong impression that Tamil Nadu was surrendering the super-speciality seats to the AIQ for the first time: K.G. Arunraj

Mehbooba Mufti urges Pakistan to adopt dialogue and humanity in response to recent violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Opposition Leader inaugurates LDF’s protest march from Martyrs’ Column to Secretariat against government slashing Plan fund allocation for local body institutions

After alighting at Nandanam Metro Rail station, he visited the Operational Control Centre (OCC) where the train services of the phase II network will be monitored and was briefed about the network.

Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested in June last year in connection with the killing of her businessman husband Raja Raghuvanshi

The tiger killed the cows near Mangapathidevipeta village in Koyyalagudem and is reported to have moved into the Muttappagudem forests; a team led by the Rajamahendravaram DFO is attempting to tranquillise it

The Madras High Court had rejected V. Senthilbalaji’s advance bail petition earlier, observing that it was a case requiring custodial interrogation

The protesters, gathered near AAP headquarters at Ferozshah Road and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains alleging six exam paper leaks under the four-and-a-half-year-old government in the State

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled new agreements for the Dreadnought submarine initiative. This crucial investment is projected to generate thousands of employment opportunities and apprenticeships within the defence industry. The modernization of the Trident nuclear deterrent is pivotal to the government's defence framework, aimed at replacing the outdated Vanguard-class submarines with enhanced vessels, reinforcing both national security and economic revival.

In Tamil Nadu, the noon-meal initiative is exploring the addition of chicken biryani to its menu, reflecting an evolution in its commitment to student welfare. Teachers have also addressed unresolved issues related to employment conditions and salaries. Furthermore, the government intends to digitize petition tracking, underscoring the growing importance of school meals in shaping education policy and ensuring accountability.

Together, these MoUs are expected to generate 2,920 direct and indirect jobs in the State, according to an official release

The case pertains to events on February 19, 2003, when armed police and forest officials moved into the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary to evict hundreds of landless indigenous families

Lake Chad's dramatic shrinkage has brought about severe impacts on the lives of millions. To counteract this crisis, governments are investing in initiatives aimed at rehabilitating the lake's ecosystem. A noteworthy solution includes the ambitious Transaqua project, which seeks to channel water from the Congo River back into Lake Chad. This vital endeavor aims not only to replenish the lake but also to foster economic growth in the surrounding regions.

An eighteen-year-old student developed a jute waste sponge for pollution control. This innovation removes a toxic tire pollutant harming salmon in waterways. The biodegradable sponge offers a sustainable and low-cost filtration alternative. It effectively filters 6PPD-quinone and other contaminants from water. This project won a major science award for its environmental impact.

Maintaining that the Court was not inclined to allow the petitioner to travel abroad when the investigation was under way, Justice Bhattacharyya said there are several reputed eye clinics in Kolkata

Registrar issues notice warning SFI-led university union that financial assistance sanctioned for conference, scheduled to be held on campus from August 3 to 6, will be withdrawn. It says union’s actions amounted to violation of varsity’s order prohibiting political content

The bypoll was necessitated by the death of senior BJP MLA and former Gujarat Minister Yogesh Patel on June 2 after a prolonged illness