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Supreme Court Halts Mumbai College’s Hijab Ban: Questions Raised on Religious Symbols !
On Friday, August 9, the Supreme Court temporarily halted a Mumbai private college’s ban on hijabs, caps, and badges worn by students. This interim order came as the Court reviewed a petition from Muslim women students of NG Acharya & DK Marathe College, who were challenging the Bombay High Court’s decision that had supported the…
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Supreme Court to Review Plea for NEET PG 2024 Exam Postponement today!
On Friday, August 9, the Supreme Court will consider a request to delay the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate (NEET PG) examination. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is scheduled to conduct the NEET PG 2024 examination on August 11, 2024, across two shifts, with over 228,000 candidates expected to participate.…
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Manish Sisodia Granted Bail: Supreme Court Criticizes Denial of Right to Speedy Trial
On Friday, the Supreme Court approved bail for Manish Sisodia, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former minister of Delhi, in relation to both the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases associated with the purported excise policy scam. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, observed…
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Neeraj Chopra Reflects on Paris Olympics: ‘I Gave My Best, But It Was Arshad’s Day !
Neeraj Chopra, the silver medallist from India, was seen celebrating with fans following the men’s javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. On August 9, 2024, Chopra reflected on his performance, acknowledging that while he gave his utmost effort, it was ultimately Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem who…
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Waqf Board Seized by Mafia: Centre Responds to Opposition Criticism on Reform Bill !
On Thursday, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented a bill aimed at amending the legislation that governs Waqf boards. This initiative has sparked protests from Opposition Members of Parliament, who have labeled it as “draconian” and an effort to “divide the country” along religious lines. In response to these accusations, the government asserted that…
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Japan Hit by Dual Earthquakes, Tsunami Advisory Issued !
On Thursday, Japan experienced two significant earthquakes. The first tremor registered a magnitude of 6.9, followed by a subsequent quake measuring 7.1, both occurring off the southern island of Kyushu, as reported by the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency indicated that the epicenter of the earthquake was located off the eastern coast…
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Waqf Act Amendment Bill Set for Introduction in Lok Sabha Today !
The government has opted to retract the Waqf Properties Bill, 2014 (file). New Delhi: The BJP-led administration is set to present the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, aimed at revising the Waqf Act of 1995. This proposed legislation intends to “effectively tackle issues” concerning the authority of State Waqf Boards,…
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India’s Bangladesh Gamble Falters: Sheikh Hasina Ousted !
For many years, India served as the most steadfast international supporter of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh, providing refuge during her youth as an exile and backing her administration even as public sentiment in Bangladesh turned against its oppressive measures. However, this week, New Delhi’s confidence in the long-serving prime minister resulted in a significant miscalculation.…
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RBI Holds Steady: Repo Rate Remains at 6.5% in Latest Monetary Policy Meeting !
Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced the bi-monthly monetary policy statement on Thursday, August 8, maintaining the repo rate at 6.5%, which is the rate for short-term loans to banks. The Governor indicated that inflation and economic growth are progressing in a balanced manner, although caution is necessary regarding…
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Tata Motors Unveils Curvv EV SUV: Priced at ₹17.49 Lakh with Up to 585 km Range and 15-Minute Fast Charging !
Tata Motors has introduced the Curvv EV in the Indian market, with a starting price of Rs. 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The premium long-range variant is priced at Rs. 21.99 lakh, and bookings for this coupe SUV are set to commence on 12 August 2024. In terms of design, similar to the Curvv ICE, the EV…
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