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19 Aug

Govt Makes 2-3 Month Trial Run Mandatory Before Opening New Highways, No Toll During Test

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The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to take strict measures to address issues like road cave-ins, potholes, and artificial flooding that have been occurring immediately after the inauguration of newly built national highways and expressways. Keeping in mind the deterioration of road quality even before the scheduled time, the government has now prepared a far-reaching plan to conduct a 2 to 3-month ‘road test’ or trial run for any new highway before its formal opening. During this trial period, no toll will be collected from pedestrians or vehicles. Recently, several flaws were observed in major projects…

18 Aug

251 Lok Sabha, 75 Rajya Sabha MPs Face Criminal Cases: SC Told

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A recent report filed in the Supreme Court has revealed a worrying picture of the criminalisation of politics in the country. According to data presented in the apex court on Monday, criminal cases have been registered against 251 out of 543 members of the Lok Sabha. Similarly, various criminal cases have also been registered against 75 out of 233 members of the Rajya Sabha. Senior Advocate Vijay Hansaria, appointed as Amicus Curiae to assist the Supreme Court while hearing a Public Interest Litigation, filed this affidavit. Based on data from the 'Association for Democratic Reforms' (ADR), the report states that…

14 Aug

Tripura High Court Refuses To Quash FIRs Against Content Creator Over Remarks On PM Modi, Mayor And Mata Tripureswari

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The Tripura High Court has refused to quash FIRs and charge-sheets filed against a content creator accused of making derogatory and defamatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor Dipak Majumder and Mata Tripureswari. A Division Bench comprising Justice Dr T. Amarnath Goud and Justice S. Datta Purkayastha was hearing two petitions challenging cases registered at East Agartala Police Station and West Agartala Police Station. The cases were registered under Sections 356, 356(2) and 356(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The petitioner had also challenged…

01 Aug

Strong 5.8 Quake Hits Northern Japan, No Tsunami Alert

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The recent earthquake struck at a depth of 80 kilometers and was notable for the absence of a tsunami advisory, as well as no reports of casualties or substantial damage. This event comes after a previous severe earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, which resulted in considerable destruction and was measured at a maximum intensity of 7 on Japan's seismic scale. Authorities have confirmed that the death toll from the Kumamoto earthquake has reached 35, with rescue and recovery operations ongoing in affected areas. Japan's vulnerability to earthquakes is significant, stemming from its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area…

29 Jul

Flood Havoc In Assam Continues, 3.3 Lakh People Still Affected

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This year's monsoon floods have claimed the lives of 75 people. Although the flood situation in the state has eased somewhat, bodies are now being recovered one after another as the water recedes. With the recovery of 7 more bodies in Sivasagar district recently, the death toll in this flood tragedy has risen to 75. According to information shared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), all 7 bodies recovered in the last 24 hours were from Sivasagar district. As a result, the number of deaths due to the current year's floods has gone up to 75. At present,…

28 Jul

After Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit, Kangana Ranaut Attacks Gen-Z For “Demanding Freedom Without Responsibility”

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Actress-turned-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has now hit out against Gen-Z, the same group whose month-long protest in Delhi had forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down. On Monday, the MP made several controversial remarks targeting the protesting youth, especially female students, through multiple posts on social media. In an Instagram post, Kangana Ranaut claimed that many Gen-Z youth today want to live an independent life without taking responsibility. She even called this generation "Generation Gutter". Kangana Ranaut wrote, "Truly independent women make brave decisions, stand firm in their opinions and take responsibility for their own actions. But demanding independence…

27 Jul

Bombay High Court Gives Green Signal; Nitin Gadkari To File Defamation Suit Against Meta, Google, X

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Amid the ongoing nationwide debate over the E-20 fuel policy, the Bombay High Court has now cleared the way for Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a defamation suit against digital platforms like Meta, Google, and X. Gadkari had approached the court alleging that his and his family's reputation was damaged through deepfake videos and misleading campaigns. With the court's permission, Gadkari can now file a civil suit against Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta, as well as against X, Google, and unidentified individuals or pages that created and circulated the defamatory content. The Ministry of Electronics and…

23 Jul

Seven Raids in 48 Hours Yield Major Narcotics Seizure in Cachar

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In a span of 48 hours, Cachar police executed seven raids, leading to the seizure of narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 5 crore in the international market. Additionally, the authorities recovered 1,050 bags of Bharat Urea Fertilisers and arrested thirteen individuals tied to these operations. In recent police operations, 10 soap cases containing 119.11 grams of heroin were seized in the first raid. During a second operation in Dholai, an additional 49 grams of heroin in 4 soap cases was recovered, leading to the arrest of a peddler. The police conducted two more operations in Silchar, resulting in a total…

10 Jul

From Rebuilding Team India To Hall Of Fame: Sourav Ganguly Gets ICC’s Highest Honour

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Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly received a special gift on his 54th birthday on Wednesday. As per a decision taken at the International Cricket Council's annual meeting held in Edinburgh, Ganguly has been inducted into the prestigious 'ICC Hall of Fame'. With this honour, he becomes the 12th Indian cricketer to be conferred the recognition. Expressing gratitude to the ICC for the recognition, Ganguly also thanked ICC Chairman Jay Shah. Calling it a "matter of immense pride", the former captain wrote on social media platform 'X' (Twitter), "Thank you to the ICC and Chairman Jay Shah for inducting…

07 Jul

Trent Shares Plunge 12% as Q1 Revenue Growth Falls Short of Elevated Market Expectations

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Shares of Trent Ltd. fell nearly 12% after the company released its first-quarter business update, as a 19% year-on-year revenue growth failed to meet the high expectations built into the stock following its strong rally over the past year. Although the retailer continued to deliver healthy sales growth, investors were disappointed by the pace of expansion, which was slower than anticipated amid lofty market valuations. The correction reflected profit booking and concerns that the company's exceptional growth momentum may be moderating after several quarters of robust performance. Analysts noted that while Trent's core retail formats continue to attract strong consumer…