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Centre Transfers Manipur Women’s Assault Case to CBI, SC Expresses Concern Over Video

The top court, on July 20, took note of the incident and had said it was "deeply disturbed" by the video and use of women as instruments for perpetrating violence was "simply unacceptable in a constitutional democracy".

Delhi Battles Sudden Outbreak of Conjunctivitis After Heavy Rains & Flooding

Delhi's Health Minister, Saurabh Bharadwaj, gave a statement on Tuesday, highlighting that hospitals across the city are on high alert to manage the increasing cases of conjunctivitis.

Internet Ban In Manipur Partially Eased, Broadband Services Allowed

The Manipur government on Tuesday partially lifted the internet ban in the strife-torn state by conditionally allowing broadband service while keeping the ban on mobile internet.

Madhya Pradesh Has Highest Number Of Missing Girls, Reveals Govt Data

The Ministry of Women and Child Development data indicates that from January 1, 2018, to June 30, 2023, a staggering 2,75,125 children went missing, out of which 2,12,825 were girls and 62,237 were boys.

Manipur Govt Asks Assam Rifles To “Push Back” 718 Refugees From Myanmar

The Manipur government has expressed concern over the entry of 718 Myanmar nationals, including 301 children, into India without proper travel documents between July 22 and 23.

No Proposal To Extend Deadline For Exchange Of Rs 2000 Notes, Says Finance Ministry

The finance ministry on Monday said there is no proposal to extend the deadline for the exchange of Rs 2,000 notes beyond September 30, 2023.

SC Warns State & UTs To Submit Report On Menstrual Hygiene Policy

The Supreme Court Monday warned the states, which are yet to submit their response to the Centre on forming a uniform national policy on menstrual hygiene for girls studying in schools.

Gyanvapi Mosque Case: SC Stays Varanasi Court Order Till 26 July

The Supreme Court has put stay on ASI survey to determine whether the Gyanvapi mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi was built upon a temple.

Manipur Govt Plans To Airlift Meiteis Amid Violence, US Expresses Concern Over Incident

This decision came after a former militant organization in Mizoram advised the Meiteis to return to Manipur for their own safety, as tensions escalated following a disturbing incident on May 4.

Manipur Violence: SC Asks Centre & State To Act Over Viral Video, Calls It “Unacceptable”

The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, directed both the Centre and the Manipur government to take immediate remedial, rehabilitative, and preventive measures in response to the video.

Death Toll Reaches 21 In Raigad Landslide Tragedy, Rescue Operations Continue

The death toll in the landslide in Maharashtra's Raigad district climbed to 21 on Friday, as the rescue and search teams recovered five more bodies from the site.

Over 87,000 Indians Gave Up Citizenship Till June, Says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

As many as 87,026 Indians renounced their citizenship till June this year, with more than 17.50 lakh people giving up their Indian citizenship since 2011.

India & Sri Lanka Sign Vision Document To Expand Economic Partnership

PM Narendra Modi said a vision document for economic partnership has been adopted. He also said that the vision is to accelerate mutual cooperation in areas of tourism, power, trade, higher education, skill development and connectivity.

Varanasi Court To Rule On Petition Seeking ASI Survey On Gyanvapi Mosque Area

The Varanasi court is set to announce its decision regarding a plea seeking a "scientific survey" of the entire Gyanvapi mosque premises by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Karnataka CM Launches Registration For Gruha Laxmi Scheme

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday launched the registration for the Congress government's 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, which provides ₹2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family in the state.

Cyber Security Startup PingSafe Raises $3.3 Million In Seed- Fund Round

PingSafe specializes in helping businesses tackle their most pressing cloud security challenges by providing comprehensive coverage for exploitable vulnerabilities. Over the course of 2022, the startup witnessed a 10-fold increase in revenues and quadrupled its customer base.

Post-Godhra Riots: SC Grants Bail To Activist Teesta Setalvad

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case linked to the 2002 post-Godhra riots cases. Teesta Setalvad was arrested for allegedly fabricating the evidence to “frame innocent people" in the post-Godhra riots cases.

India Secures ’80th’ Rank On Henley Passport Index

The Indian passport has moved up five places and is now ranked 80th on the index, allowing visa-free access to 57 destinations. Additionally, Indian passport holders can avail visas on arrival in countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Rwanda.

Horrific Video Two Women Paraded Naked In Violence-Hit Manipur Surfaces; ‘First Arrest’ Made

A video of two women, paraded naked by a mob, assaulted and gang-raped two months ago in Manipur was widely circulated on social media groups on Wednesday.

WRI Report: NCR Witnesses Economic Developments With Investments & Employment Opportunites

This spatial analysis of the region's economic geography reveals a rise in investment, employment, and income in the NCR, highlighting the importance of consolidating the economic potential of the entire region.

Intensified Efforts Required To Fully Vaccinate Children, Says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for intensified efforts towards childhood immunization with a focus on reaching the 2.3 million unvaccinated and 650,000 partially vaccinated children.

Canada Launches Open Work Permit For US H-1B Visa Holders, Indians Likely To Benefit

These visa holders will have the flexibility to work for almost any employer anywhere in Canada. Moreover, their spouses and dependents will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa, with a work or study permit if needed.

Yamuna River Reaches Tajmahal Walls, Orange Alert Issued In Mumbai As Rains Continue

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an ‘orange’ alert for parts of Mumbai and its suburbs for Wednesday stating that the areas were likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall with a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas.

“Deliberate & Malicious Intent To Tarnish Reputation”: Gautam Adani On Hindenburg Report

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group, referred to the Hindenburg report as a mix of targeted misinformation and discredited allegations, with most of them dating from 2004 to 2015, which were already resolved by authorities at that time.