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The Bombay High Court revived a Public Interest Litigation addressing potholes in Mumbai and Maharashtra, following a contempt petition by Advocate Ruju Thakkar alleging non-compliance with a 2018 order. Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya emphasized public welfare, directing municipal corporations to repair roads and comply with earlier directives. The next hearing is set for December 3.
The MMRDA informed the Bombay High Court that it will delay opening bids for the ₹16,577 crore Ghodbundar Road-Bhayandar bridge and tunnel by 60 days from October 8. L&T, which had filed petitions alleging MMRDA’s haste before the upcoming Assembly elections, agreed to withdraw them. They emphasized the need for geotechnical investigations before proceeding with […]
The Bombay High Court issued a temporary injunction barring Shherryi Singh, the 2023 Mrs. India winner, from participating in any beauty contests amid a dispute with the Mrs. India organization. The conflict arose when Singh planned to compete in Mrs. Universe in South Korea. The court will hear the case again on October 18, as […]
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee condemned the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to President K Meghachandra Singh, calling it “politics of vendetta.” MPCC spokesperson N Bupenda Meitei emphasized Meghachandra’s advocacy against the BJP governments and criticized the Union Government for attempting to cover up its failures amid ongoing turmoil in Manipur.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will hand over appointment papers to selected candidates at LB Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Officials have already notified the candidates via phone calls, and special buses will transport them to the stadium. While some candidates will receive their appointment papers directly from the CM, others will be served at district-wise […]
The Andhra Pradesh Excise Department is currently accepting applications for liquor shop licenses in the state, charging a non-refundable fee of ₹2 lakh for applicants. So far, 39,259 applications have been received for 3,396 shops. With the deadline approaching, a significant number of applications were submitted on Tuesday. Applications will be accepted until 5 PM […]
The Bombay High Court has raised concerns about Mumbai University’s management of its historic coin collection, questioning its inaction in preserving heritage amid ongoing auctions. A petition from the Mumbai Coin Society revealed the Dinesh Mody Numismatic Museum’s alarming decline, with only a few non-antique coins left from its original 25,000, amid allegations of loss […]
The flow of floodwater into the Singur project, located in Singooru village near Sangareddy district of Telangana, has gradually decreased, prompting officials to close the crest gates. A total of 2,810 cusecs of water was released to TG Genco for power generation. Dam officials reported that while the project’s full capacity is 29.917 TMCS, the […]
The CBI reported that the postmortem of the trainee doctor in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case was conducted “transparently,” with no discrepancies in the findings. To confirm this, the agency provided the postmortem video to AIIMS, Kalyani, where experts concluded that the report aligned with the video evidence, addressing concerns over potential tampering […]
Senior commanders of the Indian Army will gather in Sikkim on October 10-11 for a crucial conference near the Line of Actual Control with China. Addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, discussions will focus on security concerns along the LAC, particularly in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. This meeting marks General Upendra Dwivedi’s first conference as […]
A new Siena College and The New York Times poll shows Kamala Harris taking a slim lead over Donald Trump in the presidential race, with 49% to Trump’s 46%. Kamala Harris emphasizes change and connection with voters, while Trump is viewed as the stronger leader. The race remains tight, especially in key battleground states, reflecting […]
IIT Madras launched the Centre for Cybersecurity, Trust and Reliabilityon Oct 8, 2024, to enhance research and innovation in cybersecurity. CyStar will focus on blockchain, AI security, and quantum security, collaborating with global and local partners to equip students and professionals. It aims to address critical security challenges across industries like finance, healthcare, and automotive.
Matthew Richardson, ‘OnlyFans’ website creator, has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography. Matthew Richardson faces five to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he’s sentenced on December 19. Richardson was arrested in Ohio after posting a sex video of a 16-year-old girl on ‘OnlyFans’ and recording a sexual abuse video under the […]
A cheetah has been spotted in Devigutta, a suburban area of Vaddepalli in the Siddipet district of Telangana. Local farm laborers reported that the cheetah was seen roaming with two cubs. In response, forest officials have set up trap cameras in the area and advised villagers to remain alert. As a result, residents have been […]
Brazil’s Supreme Court has lifted the ban on Elon Musk’s social network “X,” which had been blocked for over a month due to disinformation issues. Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the platform’s immediate return after X paid millions in fines. The standoff arose from X’s failure to deactivate accounts linked to former president Jair Bolsonaro […]