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The collegium also approved the appointment of Justice Subhash Upadhyay, an additional judge, as a permanent judge of the Uttarakhand High Court.

The court held that records, testimony and statements did not support the charges. It noted gaps in the investigation and in sequence of events, as per the proceedings and advocates.

The Bezos Earth Fund is allocating more than $25 million for ocean conservation projects in five Pacific nations. This funding will support various efforts: enhancing ocean management, establishing marine protected areas, and improving monitoring. The initiative aims to protect a significant portion of the ocean while promoting local leadership and community involvement. Additionally, international waters will also benefit from proposed marine protected areas.

China's role as a self-proclaimed peace mediator is put into question with its increasing military backing for Iran. Recent findings indicate a sharp rise in military component deliveries from China, along with a surge in cargo flights by Chinese airlines dedicated to supporting Iranian defense. This partnership adds layers of complexity to U.S.-China diplomatic exchanges in the context of escalating tensions.

The salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensions will be credited on September 25, ahead of a three-day bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The proposed strike also falls during the half-yearly closing period for the banking sector.

The Speaker told the House that he had rejected Mr Patil’s resignation, as it did not comply with the rules; Describing Patil’s resignation as an emotional response, Shivakumar said the Indi MLA had been pacified

It was cancelled due to administrative reasons

Justice B.R. Gavai’s remark was in response to a plea to direct the Union government to invoke emergency powers and ‘protect’ the State of West Bengal from violence

The court asked the Election Commission’s counsel if the people to whom these notices were sent at least know what logical discrepancies they have to prove incorrect; petitioners argue that the term ‘logical discrepancies’ was not defined by the ECI

The Opposition party also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will be held accountable for their “diabolical designs"

A bus traveling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway, resulting in nine passenger fatalities. Passengers reported smelling smoke and urged the driver to stop, but the crew refused to cooperate. Flames eventually erupted, causing passengers to panic and resulting in many being trapped inside. Eight passengers suffered severe burns and had to be taken to the local hospital for treatment.

The Seva Sankalp yatra, involving youth from different States, is being organised to mark PM Modi’s 76th birthday and 25 years of his public life as an elected representative

A Sita Airlines plane faced a runway incident upon landing at Juphal Airport, Dolpa, Nepal, with 13 passengers and 3 crew on board. The rear right wheel was lost during landing, but the pilot acted swiftly by shutting down the engine, ensuring everyone's safety. Flight operations have been halted, leading a Nepali Army aircraft to divert. Efforts are underway to clear the runway for resuming normalcy.

Anand Kumar launched the Ramanujan School of Mathematics in 1992 with the vision of providing quality education for talented individuals, especially those from marginalized communities. Drawing from his own economic hardships, he initiated the Super 30 program to support deserving students in their quest for higher education without financial constraints. His commitment to educational equity earned him the Padma Shri award in 2023, showcasing his impact on disadvantaged learners.

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission to address the ongoing factional conflict within the All India Trinamool Congress. It has set a deadline for resolving the party's name and symbol, requiring a decision by Monday. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has temporarily assigned different names and symbols to opposing factions, both of which are vying for control of the party and its assets.

The cases involved Sathish V. Gulla and Sandeepkumar Vinayakarao Kulkarni, whose fathers, both working as Bandh Peons in the office of the Assistant Director of Land Records, died in harness in 2017.

“Bypassing fellow Commissioners to secretly issue public dictates under the banner of ‘full Commission’ constitutes willful defiance of the law declared by the Supreme Court under Article 141,” the advocate said

The meet examined how responsible leadership, innovation and collaboration translate sustainability ambitions into measurable impact 

NASA is reigniting its focus on experimental high-speed flight and cutting-edge aircraft design. At a recent summit, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman showcased a shadowy outline of an innovative aircraft, reminiscent of the iconic SR-71 Blackbird known for its extreme reconnaissance speeds. Isaacman highlighted the critical need to expand technological frontiers to boost aircraft performance, with future advancements potentially transforming survivability in hostile airspaces.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi expressed deep grief over the incident. According to the police officer, the speeding car in which four were travelling rammed the truck parked on the road.