IMPHAL: An indefinite shutdown was observed Friday in Manipur’s Churachandpur and a 24-hour closure in Kangpokpi over the death of a tribal woman in crossfire the previous day between security forces and unidentified gunmen. Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) called the shutdowns, supported by civil society organisations in both districts. Deceased Hoikholhing Haokip was the…
The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has extended the last date for submission of online Common Application Forms (CAF) for SAMS Odisha +3 Admission 2025. Eligible candidates can now register for undergraduate admissions through the official portal samsodisha.gov.in till June 1, 2025.Revised timelines released by the department confirm that OTP-based editing of submitted CAFs…
NEW DELHI: In a candid and reflective farewell address, Justice Abhay S Oka on Friday described the Supreme Court of India as a “Chief Justice-centric court,” calling for a more democratic administrative approach in light of the court’s diverse composition of 34 judges from across the country.Speaking at a farewell event organised by the Supreme…
India is keeping an active track on the possible tariff differentials that will come about as a result of Donald Trump administration’s August 1 duties move. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Even as India looks to finalise a trade deal with the US, officials have said that they are keeping an eye on the reciprocal…
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic yet decisive reversal, Supreme Court Thursday annulled its May 2 judgment ordering liquidation of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd, which had been revived in 2021 by the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW through a Rs 20,000 crore plan concurrently upheld by NCLT and NCLAT under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code process.Unabashedly admitting that…
NEW DELHI: Early on Thursday, the ED swooped in on more than 35 premises identified with industrialist Anil Ambani and at least 50 entities associated with his Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) across Mumbai in a larger money laundering investigation targeted at him based on multiple FIRs registered by CBI and other agencies over…
NEW DELHI: At least four people were killed and five injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The blast occurred at a factory in Chinnakamanpatti.The injured have been admitted to a government hospital for treatment.“Four people died and five others were injured in an explosion at a…
D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. Magnus Carlsen’s table fist smash at Norway Chess after losing to world champion Gukesh has become a global talking point, overshadowing the actual game between the two players. The incident, which occurred a few weeks ago, showed the former world champion’s frustration…
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi was forced to perform a “go-around” during its landing attempt at Patna airport on Tuesday, according to sources.Flight 6E 2482, carrying 173 passengers, did not land on its first approach as it was deemed “unstable” by the pilot. The aircraft then executed the go-around— a standard safety procedure—…
BHUBANESWAR: The 15-year-old girl from Puri district, who had alleged that three unidentified men had set her ablaze on July 19, has retracted her previous statement during her testimony to police at AIIMS Delhi on Friday, police sources said. “She withdrew her initial statement that was recorded at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on July 19. She has…
