In 2016, over 2.3 million candidates took exams for just 24,000 job vacancies in West Bengal's government schools. However, the Calcutta High Court uncovered that some candidates had bribed their way into these positions. Some even submitted blank OMR sheets and still secured jobs!
As a result, on April 22, 2024, the Calcutta High Court cancelled the appointments of over 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff, ordering them to return their salaries with interest.
What's next? The affected individuals, along with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, strongly opposed the ruling and challenged it in the Supreme Court.
So, what did the top court decide? Watch the video to find out more.

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Addressing a press conference here on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting along with other Indian ministers and state leaders cutting across party lines, he said that global investors and leaders are convinced about India's potential.
Vaishnaw said it is a very special occasion to have one combined India team here in Davos.
"Despite all disruptions across the world, India has emerged as a trusted place. This is a country that believes in peace, inclusion and growth for everyone," the union minister of railways said.
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