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Live Updates: Supreme Court Begins Hearing On NEET Exam Irregularities

Live Updates: Supreme Court Begins Hearing On NEET Exam Irregularities

NDTV News Desk | Monday July 08, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today began hearing a batch of pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024, including those alleging irregularities and malpractices in the May 5 test and seeking a direction to conduct it afresh.

Row Over Mamata Banerjee Aide's Remarks, BJP Alleges Appeasement Politics

Row Over Mamata Banerjee Aide's Remarks, BJP Alleges Appeasement Politics

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Monday July 08, 2024, Kolkata

Days after the public flogging of a couple in West Bengal drew massive criticism, the ruling party has waded into a controversy - this time involving a top aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

73% Indian Firms Plan To Use GenAI To Enhance Security Measures: Report

73% Indian Firms Plan To Use GenAI To Enhance Security Measures: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 08, 2024, New Delhi

About 73 per cent of Indian organisations plan to harness generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) within the next 12 months to enhance security measures and align IT objectives with broader business goals, a new report said on Monday.

Watch: Tej Pratap Yadav Hugs <i>Shivling</i> As Milk Is Poured Over Him

Watch: Tej Pratap Yadav Hugs Shivling As Milk Is Poured Over Him

NDTV News Desk | Monday July 08, 2024, Patna

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and elder son of Lalu Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav was spotted hugging a Shivling and taking part in a sacred ritual.

Menstrual Leave Petition In Supreme Court, Chief Justice Flags A Flip Side

Menstrual Leave Petition In Supreme Court, Chief Justice Flags A Flip Side

Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday July 08, 2024, New Delhi

Mandating menstrual leave for women may lead to them being shunned from the workforce and go against them, the Supreme Court said today, stressing that it is not a matter for courts to look into.

MLA Becomes Minister, Twice in 15 Minutes, In Bizarre Oath-Taking Ceremony

MLA Becomes Minister, Twice in 15 Minutes, In Bizarre Oath-Taking Ceremony

Written by Anurag Dwary | Monday July 08, 2024, Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Ramniwas Rawat - a Congress leader and a recent addition to the ruling party - was inducted into Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's cabinet this morning, after an error-strewn ceremony.

Chennai Police Commissioner Transferred After Tamil Nadu BSP Chief's Murder

Chennai Police Commissioner Transferred After Tamil Nadu BSP Chief's Murder

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Muskaan Sharma | Monday July 08, 2024

The Chennai Police Commissioner has been transferred, three days after Tamil Nadu Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief K Armstrong was killed in Chennai. Sandeep Rai Rathore is an IPS officer who formerly worked with the NDRF and CISF.

"Why Is State Interested In Protecting An Individual": Supreme Court On Sandeshkhali Case

"Why Is State Interested In Protecting An Individual": Supreme Court On Sandeshkhali Case

Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Monday July 08, 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will continue to probe the sexual assault and land-grabbing charges against Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh and his aides.

In 2024 Union Budget, Focus Likely On Jobs, Rural India: Goldman Sachs

In 2024 Union Budget, Focus Likely On Jobs, Rural India: Goldman Sachs

Reuters | Monday July 08, 2024, Mumbai

The 2024 Union Budget may tilt towards, but not pivot to welfare spending, with a focus on rural economy and job creation, economists at Goldman Sachs said in a note on Monday.

"Railways And Waterways": How Social Media Reacted To Mumbai Rains

"Railways And Waterways": How Social Media Reacted To Mumbai Rains

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday July 08, 2024

Reports of water-logging have surfaced in multiple locations, including Worli, Buntara Bhavan, Kurla East, King's Circle, Dadar and Vidyavihar Railway Station.

President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Concern Over "Extreme" Weather Events

President Droupadi Murmu Expresses Concern Over "Extreme" Weather Events

Asian News International | Monday July 08, 2024, Puri (Odisha)

President Droupadi Murmu who is on a four-day visit to her home state of Odisha, expressed concern over the terrible series of heatwaves witnessed in many parts of the country.

Mumbai Woman Survives After Local Train Runs Over Her, Loses Legs

Mumbai Woman Survives After Local Train Runs Over Her, Loses Legs

Reported by Sujata Dwivedi, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Monday July 08, 2024, Mumbai

A woman survived miraculously, but lost her feet after she was run over by a train at Mumbai's Belapur station this morning.

Supreme Court Sets Guidelines On Portrayal Of Disabled Persons In Visual Media

Supreme Court Sets Guidelines On Portrayal Of Disabled Persons In Visual Media

Press Trust of India | Monday July 08, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court laid down guidelines against "disparaging" portrayal of persons with disabilities in visual media and films on Monday, saying that terms such as "cripple" and "spastic" have acquired "devalued meanings" in societal perceptions.

Watch: Heavy Rain Brings Mumbai To A Standstill, Trains Hit, Schools Shut

Watch: Heavy Rain Brings Mumbai To A Standstill, Trains Hit, Schools Shut

NDTV News Desk | Monday July 08, 2024, Mumbai

Mumbai Rain: Heavy rain overnight pounded large parts of Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), affecting suburban and long-distance trains, roads, and highways.

Looking Forward To Review All Aspects Of India-Russia Ties With Putin: PM

Looking Forward To Review All Aspects Of India-Russia Ties With Putin: PM

Press Trust of India | Monday July 08, 2024, New Delhi

As he travels to Moscow on a high-profile visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to reviewing all aspects of India-Russia ties with President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues.

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