NLSIU cancels convocation amid row over CJI Surya Kant’s attendance

NLSIU students to receive degrees in absentia after convocation is cancelled BENGALURU: Days after controversy over inviting the Chief Justice of India for convocations at law colleges, Bengaluru’s National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Thursday announced it is cancelling its Sept 12 convocation due to “unavoidable circumstances”. Students will now receive degrees in absentia.The…

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Rajasthan monsoon crisis: Jaisalmer farmers fear crop losses as rainfall deficit hits kharif sowing | Jaipur News

JAISALMER: An erratic monsoon and a prolonged dry spell have pushed farmers in Rajasthan’s border district of Jaisalmer into a severe agricultural crisis, with the crucial kharif sowing season nearing its end. As rain continues to elude most parts of the district, anxiety is mounting among farmers, who fear heavy crop losses and financial hardship…

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1,100-page chargesheet filed in Mumbai train murder case; Govt Railway Police seeks special prosecutor

21-year-old Mayank Lohar was killed by a co-traveller on a local train over a trivial dispute on keeping the compartment door shut. His family has demanded strictest punishment possible for the perpetrator Mumbai: The Govt Railway Police (GRP) on Wednesday submitted a 1,100-page-long chargesheet before a magistrate court in the murder of a 21-year-old commuter,…

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Dug-up roads, cloud of dust, and a ‘gritty’ life for Ludhiana. | Ludhiana News

Ludhiana: Incomplete road repairs have triggered “mini dust storms” that are choking locals and crippling small businesses. Commuters and shopkeepers report sand screens on major stretches left dug up for months.The situation has shifted from a mere traffic inconvenience to a public health crisis, with families reporting a surge in respiratory issues as loose soil…

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PMPML to install live-feed & dash cameras in buses | Pune News

Dash cameras would help address recurring complaints of rash driving, skipping bus stops, rude behaviour towards passengers and allegations of drivers working under the influence of alcohol Pune: PMPML will soon introduce live-feed surveillance cameras in its buses to improve passenger safety, enhance monitoring and enable quick action in emergencies.CMD Mahesh Awhad said 400 buses…

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