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Public health perspective must trump individual rights, says Ministry, noting that the right of the recipient to receive a safe blood transfusion far outweighs the right of an individual to donate blood

The Supreme Court ruled that parental job status, not just income, must determine OBC 'creamy layer' exclusion. This decision impacts wards of PSU and private sector employees, aligning their criteria with government employees. The court emphasized that income alone is insufficient for exclusion, stressing the importance of job category and status.

The approval, issued by the ASI on February 26, is valid for a year and authorises the agency’s Patna Circle to undertake excavation at the site, officially listed as the ‘Remains of Ancient Fort of Garh’

The Supreme Court stated that public interest cannot justify broad access to private information of public officials, emphasizing a balance with the right to privacy. The court will consider a petition challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection Act's restrictions, which a petitioner argued nullifies RTI provisions for accessing background data of appointees and could enable state surveillance.

Move comes after councillors across party lines voiced sharp criticism of KSINC over mounting losses and urged the civic body to identify a new operator to ease its financial burden

The prime minister also said the government is actively working on multiple fronts, and in the past few days, he spoke with the leaders of several countries about the developments in West Asia

Hundreds of nurses working in private hospitals across Kerala are on an indefinite strike in pursuit of their demands, including a wage revision. Aathira Haridas listens to the grievances of the protesters

Given Vellappally Natesan’s close ties with the ruling establishment, the Kerala government will have a tough task abiding by the High Court’s directive to temporarily take charge of the Yogam and to set up a provisional board to oversee affairs till elections are held

Newlyweds Gaurav Kapur and Kritika Kamra hosted a wedding reception on Thursday evening, bringing together close family members, friends, and personalities from the cricket and film industries.