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'Semen' Becomes 'Red Soil': Madras HC Reverses Acquittal of POCSO Accused for Typo in Chargesheet
Earlier this month, Justice P. Velmurugan heard the appeal of the mother of the child and overturned the trial court's judgment. The High Court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment.
Education Minister Terms NEP 'Guiding Philosophy', Calls for Fast-tracking Its Implementation
In a joint meeting with officers from Education and Skill Development ministries, Pradhan directed the officials to enhance awareness among stakeholders about the policy and create a strong skill-education convergence.
OnePlus TVs Will Cost Up To 17% More in India: Why Its Happening, New Prices & More
The OnePlus TV U1S series that was launched alongside the OnePlus Nord CE smartphone has also seen a substantial hike in its price in India.
Restrictions Eased in Kerala, Extended in Parts of Maha Including Pune; Check Full List of Guidelines Across States
The Maharashtra government on Friday decided to continue the lockdown restrictions in Pune and other districts.
16 Die in Bihar's W Champaran; Cops Says it's Hooch Tragedy, Kin Claim Deceased Didn't Have Liquor
Bihar police has detained five people for questioning as angle of hooch tragedy is being probed. But family members of eight said that they had not consumed alcohol.
Allahabad HC Issues Notice to BCI on Plea Seeking Ban on Present Dress Code for Lawyers
A division bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Ajai Kumar Srivastava issued the notice to the BCI on a PIL filed by lawyer Ashok Pandey. Considering the importance of the issue, it asked all the respondents to come up with their stand on...
Mandatory Exams for Final Year Students in August, Start New Session in October: UGC
UGC has asked colleges to select their mode of holding final exams, however, exams for final year students will be mandatory. For intermediate students new classes will start "as soon as possible"
Pizza Shop Owner Pleads Guilty in US to Charges of Illegally Exporting Semi-automatic Rifles to Pakistan
In order to take advantage of the lack of magazine capacity restrictions in Virginia, some of the purchases were made by Malik under the name, Virginia address and bank account of an associate.
Transmission Tower Falls In Brazil's Amazon, Killing 6
A transmission tower collapsed on Friday in the Brazilian Amazon, killing at least six people and injuring another 13.
Witness: Commissioner Used Arson Money To Buy Campaign Signs
Suspended Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck improperly took money from the private insurer he led and used it to buy campaign signs when the Republican ran for office in 2018, a witness testified Friday in Becks trial.
SA Violence: Govt Was Poorly Prepared, Says Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said his government was poorly prepared for the orchestrated violence witnessed by the country, but underlined that the attempted insurrection has failed because of citizens' support. Protests sparked on July 7...
UK To Keep Quarantine Rules For Travellers From France
Britain said on Friday that it was scrapping a planned easing of coronavirus rules for travellers from France, which had been due to take effect on Monday, because of the continued presence of the Beta variant of COVID first identified in South Africa.
Manipur Govt Imposes Covid Curfew for Till July 27
The declaration was made by state chief secretary, Rajesh Kumar, who is also chairman of the state disaster management authority.
Central Vista Project: Republic Day Parade Next Year to Be Held on Refurbished Rajpath
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said citizens will get an avenue that they will be proud of.
Covid Night Curfew Extended Till August 1 in 8 Gujarat Cities
Water parks and swimming pools are allowed to operate at 60 per cent capacity from July 20 provided their staff receive at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination by July 31.
Three Vaccine Doses Better Against Covid Than Two? Debate Over Third Booster Shot
Experts say it is too soon to know for sure if countries will need to organise a third vaccine round later in the year.