The Supreme Court ruled on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) addressing allegations of caste-based discrimination and segregation in various prisons. The court noted that assigning tasks like sweeping and cleaning to lower castes while reserving cooking duties for upper castes constitutes a violation of Article 15. The Supreme Court emphasized that such practices promote division.
In southern Vietnam, dozens of captive tigers and lions have died from bird flu, with tests confirming the H5N1 strain. Twenty tigers at Mango Garden Resort perished since early September, while 30 animals died at My Quynh Safari. Authorities suspect infection from sick chickens. The World Health Organization advises against consuming undercooked meat from avian […]
After resigning as Delhi Chief Minister, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal plans to vacate the official CM residence on Friday. Reportedly, he will move to a bungalow at 5 Ferozshah Road, currently allotted to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal, who offered his residence. The AAP confirmed the shift, noting Kejriwal is seeking a property that […]
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy lauched the prestigious ‘One State – One Card program’ at a meeting in Secunderbad a few minutes ago. He said that we have thought of giving a family digital card to make welfare schemes accessible to all. It has been stated that a decision has been taken to design a digital […]
A police case was registered against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleging extortion and life threat. It was lodged by former JD(S) social media vice president Vijay Tata in Bengaluru. Vijay alleged in his complaint that MLC Ramesh Gowda came to his residence recently and handed over his phone to him, making him speak to Kumaraswamy. […]
MG Motors has opened bookings for the Windsor EV with a token fee of ₹ 11,000. Prices start at ₹ 9.99 lakh with a battery rental option and go up to ₹ 15.5 lakh for full purchase. The EV features a 38kWh battery, offering 331 km of range, 136 hp, and a 15.6-inch touchscreen. Competing […]
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation approached Supreme Court on Thursday against a Madras High Court order that requested a report from Tamil Nadu govt regarding all criminal cases against him and the foundation. CJI DY Chandrachud indicated that the HC order would likely be stayed, as it lacked prima facie justification. The bench will meet […]
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has claimed the men’s singles championship at the China Open ATP tournament, defeating world number one Jannik Sinner in a thrilling match with scores of 6-7, 6-4, and 7-6. Alcaraz secured the title with a 7-6 victory in the tiebreaker, marking his first win at the China Open. Notably, Alcaraz has now […]
The 5-door Mahindra Thar Roxx 4×4 SUV debuted in India on August 15, with bookings now open and deliveries starting during Dussehra 2024. Prices range from ₹12.99 lakh to ₹22.49 lakh. The SUV offers petrol and diesel options, with the petrol engine producing 175 bhp and 12.4 kmpl, while the diesel delivers 173 bhp and […]
Former Rajya Sabha MP Roopa Ganguly was arrested on Thursday. This comes after her night-long sit-in demonstration in front of a police station in South Kolkata demanding the release of woman BJP leader Rubi Das. She was arrested as they were protesting against the death of a local schoolboy, who was hit by a payloader […]