The Jharkhand High Court addressed a petition challenging the assistant professor recruitment’s normalization process. The court subsequently instructed the JSSC to reserve 100 positions for para teachers and 14 for non-para teachers. The court also directed the JSSC to bring clear directives from the commission for the next hearing. Justice Deepak Roshan led the bench. The final hearing in the case is set for August 5th.
The Chhattisgarh government has launched a significant initiative to enhance healthcare delivery, with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagging off 151 vehicles for deployment across various districts. This move is aimed at improving healthcare accessibility, particularly in remote areas such as Bastar and Sarguja. The vehicles will assist in regular inspections, health camps, and emergency responses, thereby improving the operational efficiency of health programs. The government plans to introduce more ambulances and mobile medical units to further strengthen the healthcare infrastructure.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning for Himachal Pradesh, anticipating continued moderate to heavy rainfall across the state for several days. Rainfall is expected to last until July 23rd, with a temporary pause on July 19th. Districts like Sirmaur, Kangra, and Mandi have already experienced significant rainfall in the last 24 hours. The department has issued a yellow alert for Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts. Residents are advised to stay cautious and follow safety guidelines issued by local authorities.
Cybercriminals have devised a new method to defraud people, using water bills as bait. In Ranchi, a man lost ₹8.6 lakhs after falling prey to this scheme. The victim received a WhatsApp message impersonating the Ranchi Municipal Corporation, threatening to cut off his water supply if the bill wasn’t paid. He contacted the number provided and was asked to download an app and make a ₹19 payment. Shortly after, large sums of money were withdrawn from his account. The victim reported the incident to the cybercrime police, who are now working to track down the culprits. The incident highlights the…
Tejashwi Yadav, a key leader from the RJD and former Deputy CM of Bihar, has criticized the central government’s Special Intensive Review (SIR) exercise. He stated that the INDIA bloc will meet at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to strategize on the issue. Letters are being dispatched to the alliance’s senior leadership to coordinate the meeting. During his interaction with media representatives, Tejashwi Yadav expressed that the manner in which the SIR exercise is being implemented poses a risk to democracy. The alliance plans to confront this on every front, with a meeting scheduled at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK), led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, focusing on reinforcing the strategic partnership between India and South Korea. Key areas of discussion included economy, technology, defense, maritime security, and initiatives to promote greater people-to-people exchanges. Jaishankar provided updates on the meeting via his official X account, highlighting the range of collaborative opportunities discussed, including economic, technological, defense, and maritime cooperation. The discussions also covered ways to expand cultural and social exchanges between the two nations. This meeting took place amidst ongoing…
A Karnataka government report has pointed the finger at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the tragic stampede that occurred following the team’s IPL victory parade. The parade, held outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, resulted in 11 deaths and numerous injuries. The report, submitted to the High Court, stated that RCB unilaterally organized the parade without police approval. A video appeal by Virat Kohli inviting fans was highlighted as a key factor in attracting a massive crowd, even though permission for the event had been denied. The event organizers, DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt Ltd, had only informed the…
In a shocking incident, a petrol pump employee was murdered at an HP petrol pump in Umaria village, Arang, Raipur. The employee was found with his throat slit. The incident took place on National Highway 53 early this morning. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Yogesh Miri, a resident of Gujra village, was discovered at the scene. Police and forensic teams have begun investigating the crime and searching for the individuals responsible. The incident has intensified worries about increasing crime rates, including murder, theft, and robbery, in the Raipur region.
As the Bihar elections draw near, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has revealed a plan to provide free electricity to domestic users. Under the new policy, households will receive up to 125 units of electricity without charge, starting from the July 2025 billing period. The scheme is expected to impact approximately 16.7 million families across the state. The Chief Minister shared the details via a social media post, underscoring the government’s dedication to affordable energy. Further, the initiative includes plans to promote the installation of solar power plants over the next three years, with financial aid provided by the government. This…
Pakistani military convoys faced a series of attacks by Baloch insurgents, leading to significant casualties. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for the attacks. A suicide attack on a military transport bus in Kalat, carried out by the BLA’s Fateh Squad, resulted in the deaths of 27 military personnel. The BLF reported separate attacks, including an IED explosion in the Khazina area of Kalat that killed four soldiers and an ambush in the Gujro Kor area of Awaran where six soldiers died, among them Major Syed Rab Nawaz Tariq. The BLF has denied…
