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"Both Hands Intact" Guideline For Pursuing MBBS Reeks Of Ableism: Court
- Feb 22, 2025 02:26 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Friday said the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines requiring students with specified disabilities to have "both hands intact" to pursue MBBS course was "completely antithetical" and reeked of "ableism".
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In Telangana, 2,500 Chickens Die In 3 Days Due To Mysterious Disease
- Feb 22, 2025 01:37 am IST
- Asian News International
Around 2,500 chickens died in a span of three days following an outbreak of a "mysterious disease" in the poultry farms of Konnur, Madanapuram mandal of the Wanaparthy district, said an official on Friday.
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New FBI Director Kash Patel's Family Has Roots In This Gujarat Village
- Feb 22, 2025 00:12 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Indian-American Kash Patel, confirmed by the US Senate to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), traces his roots to Bhadran village in Gujarat's Anand district, from where his family migrated to Uganda 70 to 80 years ago.
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Revised Pilot Duty Norms, With More Rest Hours, From July 1: Aviation Regulator DGCA
- Feb 22, 2025 00:00 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court has been informed by DGCA that airlines would implement the revised norms on duty and rest hours for pilots in a phased manner starting July 1.
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"No Plan To Allow Muslim Staff To Leave Early During Ramzan": Karnataka Minister
- Feb 21, 2025 23:46 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that there was no proposal before the government, nor had any discussion taken place, regarding allowing Muslim government employees to leave work early during Ramzan.
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Pakistan Issues 154 Visas To Indian Pilgrims To Visit Katas Raj Temples
- Feb 21, 2025 23:44 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Pakistan High Commission on Friday said it has issued 154 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the Shree Katas Raj temples in the country's Punjab province.
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"Abused, Assaulted For Not Speaking In Marathi In Belagavi": Bus Conductor
- Feb 21, 2025 23:41 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A conductor of the state-owned transport corporation bus was assaulted on Friday for not replying to a passenger in Marathi on the outskirts of the district headquarters town of Belagavi bordering Maharashtra.
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Teams Led By Chief Justice, Solicitor General To Face Off On Cricket Pitch
- Feb 21, 2025 23:36 pm IST
- Reported by: Ashish Kumar Bhargava
On Sunday, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host the beginning of a unique cricket league, with a team led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna playing against a squad captained by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
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"Dowry Demand Not Needed To Invoke Cruelty Charge Against Husband": Top Court
- Feb 21, 2025 23:33 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court has said dowry demand was not a prerequisite to constitute the offence of cruelty under section 498A of the IPC introduced in 1983 to protect married women from the husband and in-laws.
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"Chhaava Ki Dhoom Machi Hui Hai ": PM Modi On Vicky Kaushal's Historical Drama
- Feb 21, 2025 23:23 pm IST
- Asian News International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Vicky Kaushal starrer historical period drama 'Chhaava' and spoke about Maharashtra's role in shaping both Marathi and Hindi cinema.
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"Dignity...": Railways On Why X Was Asked To Remove Some Stampede Pics
- Feb 21, 2025 23:15 pm IST
- NDTV Newsdesk
The Railway Ministry issued a clarification after some social media posts claimed that it had asked X to remove all stampede videos from the platform.
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UP Admin Steps Up Measures For Maha Shivratri, Final Holy Bath At Maha Kumbh
- Feb 21, 2025 23:10 pm IST
- Asian News International
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has intensified preparations for the last major bath of Maha Shivratri, scheduled for February 26, at the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
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Delhi Terminates Appointments Of Volunteers, Staff Posted By AAP Ministers
- Feb 21, 2025 23:03 pm IST
- Asian News International
The Delhi government has terminated all co-terminus appointments made earlier in the offices of former Chief Minister and cabinet ministers.
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"Those In Situation Like Asrani In Sholay ...": Eknath Shinde's Dig At Uddhav Thackeray
- Feb 21, 2025 22:55 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Shiv Sena supremo and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday targeted his former boss and Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying a wolf does not become a tiger by wearing the skin of a big cat.
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"Tamilians Have Died For A Language, Don't Play With It": Kamal Haasan
- Feb 21, 2025 22:45 pm IST
- Asian News International
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan addressed party cadres in Chennai on Friday on the 8th foundation day of his party, Makkal Needhi Maiyam, emphasizing the importance of linguistic pride.
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Kolkata Man Arrested For Buying LSD Online Using Cryptocurrency: Gurugram Cops
- Feb 21, 2025 22:38 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Gurugram police has arrested a man hailing from Kolkata for allegedly procuring LSD from an international source using cryptocurrency , officials said on Friday.
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"If Individual Judges Have Quibbles, Correct Thing Is To...": DY Chandrachud
- Feb 21, 2025 22:26 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Friday that if an individual judge has a certain quibble about a particular decision, the correct thing is to approach the chief justice and have a conversation.
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Mizoram Plans To Amend Liquor Prohibition Law, May Allow Sale Of Wine, Beer
- Feb 21, 2025 21:59 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday said his government was planning to amend the liquor prohibition law, which has been in force since May 2019, to allow the sale of wine and beer in the state.
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
- Feb 21, 2025 21:58 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.