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Indian women wrestlers and their families are deeply disturbed by allegations of sexual harassment made against a prominent sports administrator, leading them to advocate for reforms within the wrestling community.
Three local village volunteers were killed in a fresh violence which broke out in Bishnupur district of Manipur, police said on Sunday.
The Gujarat High Court on Saturday rejected the regular bail plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad and directed her to surrender immediately in a case pertaining to the alleged fabrication of evidence to frame innocent people in 2002 post-Godhra riots cases.
The railway officials clarified that the report submitted by the CRS would not be made public to prevent any potential influence or interference in the CBI's independent inquiry into the accident.
The accident resulted in the deaths of 25 individuals, including three children, while the remaining eight passengers were fortunate enough to escape with injuries. The injured individuals were promptly transported to Buldhana civic hospital for medical treatment.
The IARC's decision is based on an extensive evaluation process that considers all available published evidence to determine whether a substance poses a potential hazard. However, it does not take into account the safe consumption levels for individuals.
A Section 8 company, as defined under the Companies Act, 2013, is an organisation that primarily intends to promote charitable causes, social welfare, art, science, education, research, religion, or other philanthropic objectives.
Earlier this week, the floods affected around 121,247 people across the seven districts. Tthe rivers, including the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, are currently flowing below the danger level, according to the ASDMA.
The Karnataka government has decided to provide ₹170 per person per month instead of the promised five kilograms of free rice under the scheme of Anna Bhagya.
Businesses and people engaged in import and export activity in India must have an IEC code. It is a prerequisite for registration and serves as the primary form of identification for customs officials when passing goods through customs ports.
Around 70,000 Indians have surrendered their passport at regional passport offices (RPTs) in the last 10 years, according to the response to the Right to Information Act application.
The Delhi Police on June 15 filed a charge sheet against the WFI chief for offenses such as outraging the modesty of women, stalking, and other offenses under the Indian Penal Code.
One of the most disheartening aspects Samudrala mentioned was the difficulty of finding a job as an international graduate. Despite her qualifications, she felt that her degree and capabilities held little value in the job market.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud launched the electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) project on January 2, which provided free access to approximately 34,000 Apex Court judgments for lawyers, law students, and the general public.
The story of Srinivas Rapolu, a skilled Java developer turned Rapido driver, has captured the attention of netizens on Twitter. After being laid off from Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL), Rapolu has resorted to driving a Rapido bike to connect with potential employers.
Google has approached NCLAT to challenge CCI’s fine on the internet giant for abusing its dominant position in relation to Android mobile devices.
When people face issues with products or services they bought, complaining is a crucial step to find a solution. Complaints ensure that companies are responsible for their actions.
One of the typical challenges of due diligence is dealing with incomplete information. This could be due to improper record-keeping or a lack of access to the necessary data. Businesses need to be prepared to make decisions based on limited information while also being alert to the possibility of intentional obfuscation by the other party.
The International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated on Monday, 19 June, that IMF is working on a platform to enable transactions between countries through central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
The Shops and Establishments Act 1961 is a piece of legislation enacted by the Indian government to regulate the working conditions of commercial establishments, including shops, hotels, theatres, and other establishments. The act sets out the rules and regulations governing the working hours, wages, and other working conditions of employees working in these establishments.
FSSAI is instructing its food safety officers to urge schools to register for the ‘Eat Right Campus’ program. This will allow them to monitor whether schools follow proper hygiene and quality standards while preparing meals.
WHO probe has flagged 7 Indian manufactured cough syrups that are being supplied across the world. The investigation has flagged 20 medicines, out of which 7 are Indian-made and the rest are from Indonesia.
Coke Zero's TVC featuring Tiger Shroff has already made waves, but now, with the addition of these big influencers, the campaign is set to reach new heights.
The Indian government is taking steps to tackle the youth unemployment issue in the country. It includes initiatives like Rozgar Mela initiated last year in June that aimed to fill 10 lakh vacant government job seats by the end of 2023.