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SC collegium denies Justice Shamim's request, repeats transfer to Madras HC

The Collegium said it considered the request made by Justice Ahmed in his representation but did not find any merit in the request made by him

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Railway ministry approves final location survey of Nashik-Dahanu new line

The new line will also provide connectivity from Deccan plateau to Vadhvan port in Dahanu, the foundation stone of which was laid during the day by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said

Odisha to establish breastfeeding cabins in offices, public spaces

This is one of the measures taken by the new BJP government after approving one day's paid menstrual leave for women employees on August 16

All you need to know about Karnataka's 'anywhere registration' of property

From September 2, property registrations can be carried out at any sub-registrar office within the same district, streamlining property registration in Karnataka

Somanathan takes over as cabinet secretary following Gauba's term end

Until recently the Union finance secretary, Somanathan was named as the next cabinet secretary on August 10 with a two-year tenure

Two-thirds land of Yamuna floodplain encroached in recent years: DDA survey

On April 8, while dealing with a suo motu case about waterlogging in Delhi during monsoon, the high court ordered the removal of encroachments from the Yamuna's floodplain and sought a report from DDA

Mamata writes to PM Modi again, demands stringent central rape legislation

In her letter, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reiterated her request for a stringent central law with mandatory provisions for timely case disposal by trial authorities

SC reserves verdict on ineligible arbitrator's ability to nominate another

The apex court had in 2017 and 2020 held that ineligible people cannot nominate another person, however, in another matter, SC allowed appointment made by person who was ineligible for the post

PM Modi to flag off 2 Vande Bharat trains on Saturday: Southern Railway

Only the inaugural special of the Nagercoil-bound service will be flagged off from Dr MGR Chennai Central station but the regular service will be from Chennai Egmore, the release added

CAG, General Court of Audit of Saudi Arabia sign pact for mutual support

The CAG stated that the support and cooperation between the two SAIs will energise their capacity development initiatives and encourage exchange of knowledge and information

'Chhatrapati Shivaji our deity': PM Modi apologises for statue collapse

The statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, located at the Rajkot fort in Malvan tehsil of Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, came crashing down on Monday

Will make proposal on financial aid to rescued bonded labourers: NHRC to SC

In July 2022, the apex court had agreed to hear the petition and sought responses from the Centre, the NHRC and some states and union territories on the plea of fundamental rights of bonded labourers

Bombay HC likely to ban use of PoP idols for Ganesh Chaturthi festival

The bench also criticised the civic body of Mumbai for its inability to enforce a ban on PoP idol production, despite the Central Pollution Control Board issuing clear guidelines against its use since

35% of doctors, mostly women, feel unsafe at night shifts, says IMA survey

The survey revealed that about one-third of doctors, including a higher percentage of women, felt unsafe, with 24.1 per cent feeling 'unsafe' and 11.4 per cent feeling 'very unsafe'

Delhi's Okhla demolition: Residents say not enough time given to move out

According to police, adequate security personnel have been provided to maintain law and order situation in the area during the demolition, which is still underway

Badlapur sexual assault: SIT declares 2 trustees of school absconding

The crime branch and cyber police team have been searching for both the Trustees

RG Kar rape-murder: CBI continues to quiz ex-principal Sandip Ghosh

Ghosh, officials said, has already been quizzed by the agency for over 140 hours

VP Dhankhar condemns Kolkata rape-murder case, calls for strong punishment

He slammed those justifying the rape incident by calling it a regular occurrence, saying he is appalled by their thought process

Indoor air pollution poses bigger health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (women who are mostly at home) is as much as auto-rickshaw passengers going around outdoor