Bihar Government: Don’t touch water bodies under garb of beautification, Supreme Court tells Bihar government | India News

File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Taking a stern view of allegations that the Bihar govt is filling parts of three historic ponds in Darbhanga to create public amenities such as recreation spaces and stalls, Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the state govt “not to touch the water bodies under the garb of…

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Mehbooba Mufti: ‘I regret it’: Mehbooba Mufti claims Jantar Mantar remark a slip of tongue, apologises | India News

File photo: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti SRINAGAR: Under fire for her Jantar Mantar remark that appeared to justify the use of force in Kashmir on grounds of “militancy”, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday apologised, but claimed it was a slip of tongue and accused governing NC and chief minister Omar Abdullah of deliberately misinterpreting her…

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Indian Seafarers Safety: ‘Every possible measure must be taken’: Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal says no Indian seafarer should be caught in crossfire | India News

Safety of Indian mariners remains the government’s top priority, Sonowal said NEW DELHI: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions affecting key global shipping routes and posing risks to Indian sailors, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday directed officials to ensure “no Indian seafarer finds himself caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflict”.Safety of Indian mariners remains govt’s top…

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CBI Chargesheet Against 13 in NEET-UG Paper Leak; Fast-Track Court Hearing Soon | India News

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case before the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi.The chargesheet, filed by the Economic Offences Wing of the CBI, will be placed before the special fast-track court constituted to hear paper leak cases…

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After SC order, West Bengal govt says no action against NEET protesters, except those with criminal records | India News

A protest over the NEET paper leak issue, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Tuesday announced that it would not take any coercive action against students who participated in protests over the NEET (UG) paper leak issue.However, the BJP-led state government clarified that the relief would not apply…

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‘Uninformed, unacceptable’: CJP claims SC order contradicts govt assurance; warns of protest | India News

CJP gives it’s statement to the government NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to restart its nationwide agitation if the government fails to withdraw FIRs against student protesters, saying a Supreme Court interim order on the batch of PILs related to the protest “rings alarm bells across the country.“In an urgent statement…

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Evening news wrap: Govt, oppn clash as Lok Sabha discusses new anti-paper leak law; India rejects PoK legislative polls, and more | India News

Lok Sabha debate; PoK polls The Lok Sabha witnessed a clash between the government and the opposition as the House took up the Centre’s proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law amid nationwide demands for stricter safeguards after the NEET (UG) paper leak. A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu region, triggering tsunami warnings…

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