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SSUS Syndicate decides on conditional withdrawal of suspension of 12 SFI activists
The revocation of their suspension will be subject to the submission of an unconditional apology stating that they will not breach the disciplinary norms in the future.
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Foreigners’ registration offices in all State Capitals by 2027: MHA
Ministry says the expansion is intended to improve access to immigration and consular services, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support India’s efforts to attract international visitors
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Nigeria’s unlawful judges and wholly-owned judicial surrogates, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
At the beginning of the new judicial year last month, Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pleaded for judges to be spared from “personal attacks, ridicule, threats and harassment.” That comes with responsibility on the part of the National Judicial Council (NJC) that she heads to take strong and urgent measures, especially in this political season, to
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Jake Paul to fight MMA star Cedric Doumbe
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul to face mixed martial arts star Cedric Doumbe in boxing bout in Dubai.
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$300m for Energy Access: ASIS spotlights NSIA’s renewable energy fund
The fund which targets Nigeria’s energy access gap is a milestone for development financing flowing from capital to impact
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Residents oppose relocation of pilgrim facilities from Sathram
Travancore Devaswom Board urged to secure 20 acres of land at Sathram and set up essential facilities for pilgrims
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BJP Mahila Morcha stages protest against milk price hike in Hubballi
Women members prepare tea without milk on road at Durgad Bail in protest against the State govt. decision to increase milk price
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No storming State House: Activists lose bid to have access during protests
Activists lose bid to have access during protests. Court says they challenged the notices but not the Protected Areas Act.
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Three BSF personnel, a civilian injured in Tripura clash
The clash occurred during a road blockade by locals protesting against the detention and assault of a youth
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Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
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Centre can intervene on airfares in ‘extraordinary’ circumstances, new rules say
Centre has previously imposed fare bands during the pandemic, IndiGo’s operational breakdown, and urged restraint during disasters, festivities; new rules also mandate closer monitoring of fares by DGCA
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Wizz Air flight from London in emergency landing after bomb threat
A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation probe into Belagavi trainer aircraft crash finds many deficiencies in training academy
On May 30, 2023, a 24-year-old student trainee pilot flying a TECNAM P2008JC aircraft was involved in a forced landing incident near Belagavi Airport while conducting a solo circuit and landing exercise.
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Rubber price touches record ₹300 a kg
Sharp rise in rubber prices is attributed to a combination of factors, including tight domestic supplies, low rubber production across Southeast Asian countries due to climatic factors, conflict in West Asia affecting synthetic rubber production. Centre plans to include Keralam in the second phase of ATMA’s plantation programme to boost local output.
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ECI to enable tribunal judges in Bengal to e-sign and upload orders
The ECI’s move comes after tribunal judges had flagged that the Commission’s requirement for Aadhaar authentication on its portal hindered the issuance of final orders
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LA communities kick out Big Oil
After years of advocacy from residents and legal battles with Big Oil, LA has voted to ban drilling and phase out oil extraction in the city. It's the first city in the country to kick the oil industry out.
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Karnataka HC nominates ADGP Hitendra as new head of SIT to probe KPSC cases
High Court directs State government not to transfer SIT members out of Bengaluru till investigation is completed