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A recent fatal accident at the Thirumayilai MRTS railway station has once again highlighted the huge gaps in the maintenance and safety of MRTS stations in Chennai. With the Railway Board giving the go-ahead for handing over the service to CMRL, this report throws light on what needs to be done

In France, protesters took to the streets, decrying the plight of underfunded schools and spiraling living expenses. This unrest sparked violent confrontations with the police in major cities like Paris and Lyon, where authorities resorted to tear gas and water cannons. As arrests mounted, President Macron's administration faces an escalating challenge, with students and teachers uniting to demand improvements in education and address deep-seated economic disparities affecting their communities.

Thousands demonstrated in Istanbul and Ankara to oppose the government's increasing restrictions on independent media and journalists. Protesters called for press freedom, chanting slogans that emphasized their demand for basic rights. Various media professionals have been arrested recently, raising concerns about freedom of speech in Turkey. Journalists and activists participated in these rallies to highlight the public's right to information.

An FIR was registered at the Chandrakona police station based on a complainant which accused 13 persons connected with the Bajrang Dal of attacking Christian families and pressured them to return to Hinduism

MSMER-2023 withdrawal removes overlapping procedures, eliminates duplication, says NMC; medical activists say the move dilutes regulatory oversight, will ultimately put patients at risk

The Chief Minister said political and ideological differences would not come in the way of investment and development and the government had a clear approach and strong determination to advance economic growth

Iran Air not allowed to fly medicines directly from India to Tehran, due to fear of U.S. sanctions; India says medicines can be taken through a third country; Tehran says humanitarian aid is exempted from sanctions

If the MHA does not return to the May 22 agenda, we will be forced to hit the streets, agitate and prepare to go to jail for our legitimate demands within the Constitution, says co-chairperson Asgar Karbalai 

Semi-arid areas are expanding in north-west India as oceanic cycle ‘Victoria Mode’ affects flow of moisture; this can dent food supply and cause displacement of people, say scientists from IMD and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology

Allegations against the Erattupetta police, who are accused of assaulting the youth during questioning in connection with a suspected cable theft case

Reviews security preparedness and policing measures; pushes for stronger intelligence gathering and close monitoring of emerging security challenges

In a representation to the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the group urges the government to replace Medanta chairman with a member free of potential conflicts of interest.

Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar has been transferred to the family court after awarding multiple death sentences. He gained national attention for his decisions in Muzaffarnagar, including a notable case of a husband burning his wife. His tenure included recalling numerous pending cases, raising questions regarding administrative authority. Diwakar previously faced threats following his involvement in a high-profile mosque survey case.

Absence of officials despite being summoned amounts to breach of privilege, Congress leader and panel chair Venugopal tells Speaker seeking appropriate action

The initiative was aimed at translating marine fisheries research into livelihood opportunities by promoting sustainable bivalve farming along the Maharashtra coast, says CMFRI Director Grinson George

The demand comes in anticipation of an additional influx of vehicles when the Munambam-Azhikode bridge linking Ernakulam with Thrissur is commissioned in a few months.

600 master trainers to be trained in first phase; programme aims to equip 60,000 civil defence volunteers across 12 States and Union Territories with emergency response skills

Congress general secretary K C Venugopal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday, seeking urgent action over the alleged assault, humiliation and coercion of three Christian families in Patlapur village of Paschim Medinipur district during Durga Puja celebrations.